Al Bashiq vs Black Forest
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
42%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Al Bashiq takes 5 of 5 categories.
Al BashiqChoose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.
Black ForestChoose it for a woody and oud character. Best in fall, evening wear.
Al Bashiq5/5
Black Forest0/5
- Ratings & consensus
- Al Bashiq
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Al Bashiq
- Sillage & projection
- Al Bashiq
- Value for money
- Al Bashiq
- Versatility
- Not scored
- 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 BashiqNabeelBlack ForestMGO DuftankerWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.14/ 5 · 177 votes
Have 88%Had 12%Want 0%
3.93/ 5 · 14 votes
Have 20%Had 3%Want 77%
Category winnerAl BashiqRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate56%Love
23%Like
7%Ok
8%Dislike
6%Hate
177 votes
36%Love
43%Like
7%Ok
7%Dislike
7%Hate
14 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityAl Bashiq
SillageAl Bashiq
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerAl BashiqBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothamber100%
woody92%
warm spicy84%
aromatic77%
balsamic69%
leather61%
woody100%
oud90%
amber80%
smoky70%
balsamic60%
earthy50%
Scent match42%Some overlap · both woody, amber and balsamic
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
LeatherIncenseCypressStyraxSaffronCardamomLavenderArtemisia
Heart
Agarwood (Oud)MyrrhBalsamic NotesEarthy NotesGuaiac WoodOlibanumLabdanumCedar
Base
VetiverAmberTobaccoTolu BalsamBenzoinPatchouliSweet NotesAmbergris
Top
IncenseIndian OudLimeGrapefruitAmalfi Lemon
Heart
Agarwood (Oud)Cypriol Oil or NagarmothaGuaiac WoodPatchouli
Base
LabdanumBourbon VanillaCedarSandalwoodHedione
InformationalShared notesIncense, Agarwood (Oud), Guaiac Wood and Labdanum. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring32
Summer14
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Spring29
Summer14
Fall100
Winter86
Day75
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#4,213
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews19
Overall rank#56,946
PerfumerHans Georg Staudt
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerAl BashiqHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotAl 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.
Reviews →Black Forest is a dark, woody oud scent brightened by a quick flash of lime, grapefruit, and Amalfi lemon. The opening suggests smoke and citrus together, then settles into earthy cypriol, patchouli, guaiac wood, and a resinous amber base with soft vanilla in the background. It usually reads more masculine than fully …
Reviews →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.
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Common questions
Straight answers from the data above.
Which is better, Al Bashiq or Black Forest?
Al Bashiq takes 5 of 5 categories. Al Bashiq is rated 4.14/5 from 177 votes; Black Forest is rated 3.93/5 from 14 votes. Choose Al Bashiq for a amber and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter. Choose Black Forest for a woody and oud character. Best in fall, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, Al Bashiq or Black Forest?
Al Bashiq lasts longest (Al Bashiq 82/100, Black Forest 76/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Al Bashiq or Black Forest?
Al Bashiq projects furthest (Al Bashiq 75/100, Black Forest 55/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Al Bashiq and Black Forest smell similar?
Some overlap: a 42% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, amber and balsamic accords. Common notes include Incense, Agarwood (Oud), Guaiac Wood and Labdanum.
Is Al Bashiq or Black Forest better for summer or winter?
Black Forest suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Al Bashiq and Black Forest?
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 Forest has top notes of Incense, Indian Oud, Lime and Grapefruit, heart notes of Agarwood (Oud), Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha, Guaiac Wood and Patchouli, a base of Labdanum, Bourbon Vanilla, Cedar and Sandalwood.
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