Fragrance comparison

Al Bashiq vs Black

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

Updated 24 Oct 2026 231 ratings analysed

6 wins

Al Bashiq

Nabeel

4.14177 votes

Rank #3,892 AmberWoody

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34%scent match

Clearly different

Black

Undergreen

3.9154 votes

Rank #17,856 Warm SpicySmoky

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Al Bashiq takes 6 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 warm spicy and smoky character. Wins on versatility. Best in fall, evening wear.

Al Bashiq6/7

Black1/7

Ratings & consensus: Al Bashiq
Community sentiment: Al Bashiq
Longevity: Al Bashiq
Sillage & projection: Al Bashiq
Value for money: Al Bashiq
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

BlackUndergreen

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.14/ 5 · 177 votes

Have 88%Had 12%Want 0%

3.91/ 5 · 54 votes

Have 25%Had 19%Want 56%

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

41%Love

33%Like

2%Ok

24%Dislike

0%Hate

54 votes

Category winnerAl BashiqMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity82

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate73

Category winners

LongevityAl Bashiq

SillageAl Bashiq

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value78

¤ Price value58

Category winnerAl BashiqBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

woody92%

warm spicy84%

aromatic77%

balsamic69%

leather61%

warm spicy100%

smoky92%

leather84%

soft spicy77%

woody69%

fresh spicy61%

Scent match34%Clearly different · both warm spicy, woody and leather

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

PepperCinnamonGinger

Heart2-4 hrs

LicoriceCoffeeTonka Bean

Base6-8+ hrs

BirchGuaiac WoodIncenseAgarwood (Oud)

InformationalShared notesIncense, Agarwood (Oud) 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–

Spring59

Summer53

Fall100

Winter59

Day50

Night100

Category winnerBlackMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men82

Unisex13

Women5

Men22

Unisex78

Women0

Casual 33%Date 30%Party 22%Work 15%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#3,892

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews19

Overall rank#17,856

PerfumerFabrice Olivieri

Launched—

Reviews8

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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Undergreen Black is a dark, dry woody scent with serious backbone. It does not coddle you. A brisk flash of black pepper and ginger hits the air first before settling into roasted coffee beans and bittersweet licorice. Deep underneath, birch tar and incense create a smoky leather effect that clings close to your skin.…

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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 6 of 7 categories. Al Bashiq is rated 4.14/5 from 177 votes; Black is rated 3.91/5 from 54 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 warm spicy and smoky character. Wins on versatility. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Al Bashiq or Black?

Al Bashiq lasts longest (Al Bashiq 82/100, Black 71/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Al Bashiq or Black?

Al Bashiq projects furthest (Al Bashiq 75/100, Black 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Al Bashiq and Black smell similar?

Clearly different: a 34% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, woody and leather accords. Common notes include Incense, Agarwood (Oud) and Guaiac Wood.

Is Al Bashiq or Black better for summer or winter?

For summer, Black 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, Cinnamon and Ginger, heart notes of Licorice, Coffee and Tonka Bean, a base of Birch, Guaiac Wood, Incense and Agarwood (Oud).