Fragrance comparison

Al Bashiq vs Black

Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.

Updated 11 Oct 2026 235 ratings analysed

5 wins

Al Bashiq

Nabeel

4.14177 votes

Rank #3,755 AmberWoody

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54%scent match

Some overlap

Black

Everlast

3.9058 votes

Rank #30,753 AmberWarm Spicy

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Al Bashiq takes 5 of 7 categories.

Al Bashiq
Choose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.
Black
Choose it for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in winter, evening wear.

Al Bashiq5/7

Black2/7

Ratings & consensus: Al Bashiq
Community sentiment: Al Bashiq
Longevity: Al Bashiq
Sillage & projection: Al Bashiq
Value for money: Black
Versatility: Black
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Al Bashiq

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance

Al BashiqNabeel

BlackEverlast

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.14/ 5 · 177 votes

Have 88%Had 12%Want 0%

3.90/ 5 · 58 votes

Have 39%Had 42%Want 19%

Category winnerAl BashiqRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

56%Love

23%Like

7%Ok

8%Dislike

6%Hate

177 votes

29%Love

48%Like

9%Ok

10%Dislike

3%Hate

58 votes

Category winnerAl BashiqMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity82

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity58

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate72

Category winners

LongevityAl Bashiq

SillageAl Bashiq

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value78

¤ Price value84

Category winnerBlackBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

woody92%

warm spicy84%

aromatic77%

balsamic69%

leather61%

amber100%

warm spicy92%

woody84%

smoky77%

leather69%

fresh spicy61%

Scent match54%Some overlap · both amber, woody and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top

LeatherIncenseCypressStyraxSaffronCardamomLavenderArtemisia

Heart

Agarwood (Oud)MyrrhBalsamic NotesEarthy NotesGuaiac WoodOlibanumLabdanumCedar

Base

VetiverAmberTobaccoTolu BalsamBenzoinPatchouliSweet NotesAmbergris

Top15-30 mins

PepperCardamomCedarFreesia

Heart2-4 hrs

IncenseLeatherGuaiac WoodViolet Leaves

Base4-6+ hrs

AmberCitrusesPatchouliSandalowoodSantolina

InformationalShared notesLeather, Incense, Cardamom and Guaiac Wood. Durations are only published for Black, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring32

Summer14

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring54

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day39

Night100

Category winnerBlackMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men82

Unisex13

Women5

Men86

Unisex9

Women5

Casual 34%Date 29%Party 22%Work 15%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#3,755

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews19

Overall rank#30,753

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerAl BashiqHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Al Bashiq by Nabeel delivers a heavy dose of leather, dark resins, and bitter almond. It is a bold, cold weather scent that cuts through freezing air, pairing best with heavy wool coats or leather jackets during winter nights.

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Everlast Black hits your skin with an assertive burst of black pepper and crushed cardamom. That initial sharp alcohol flash burns off within three minutes, revealing crisp cedarwood and a pale touch of freesia. Give it twenty minutes. The core settles into dark leather, dry guaiac wood, and smoldering incense. It fee…

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InformationalRead bothTaste is personal

How we score: ratings blend public fragrance ratings with Fragranxe member votes; longevity, sillage, value and sentiment are community vote scores, and season bars are relative to each fragrance's strongest season. Categories with too little data are shown but not scored. The scent match weighs accord overlap (60%) and shared notes (40%). More in the FAQ.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Al Bashiq or Black?

Al Bashiq takes 5 of 7 categories. Al Bashiq is rated 4.14/5 from 177 votes; Black is rated 3.90/5 from 58 votes. Choose Al Bashiq for a amber and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter. Choose Black for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Al Bashiq or Black?

Al Bashiq lasts longest (Al Bashiq 82/100, Black 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Al Bashiq or Black?

Al Bashiq projects furthest (Al Bashiq 75/100, Black 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Al Bashiq and Black smell similar?

Some overlap: a 54% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, woody and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Leather, Incense, Cardamom and Guaiac Wood.

Is Al Bashiq or Black better for summer or winter?

For summer, Al Bashiq is the stronger pick. For winter, Al Bashiq is the stronger pick. Black suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Al Bashiq and Black?

Al Bashiq has top notes of Leather, Incense, Cypress and Styrax, heart notes of Agarwood (Oud), Myrrh, Balsamic Notes and Earthy Notes, a base of Vetiver, Amber, Tobacco and Tolu Balsam. Black has top notes of Pepper, Cardamom, Cedar and Freesia, heart notes of Incense, Leather, Guaiac Wood and Violet Leaves, a base of Amber, Citruses, Patchouli and Sandalowood.