Al Bashiq vs Black Oud
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
46%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
No clear winner: the 7 categories split 3–3.
Al BashiqChoose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Black OudChoose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on community sentiment, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in winter, daytime wear.
Al Bashiq3/7
Black Oud3/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Al Bashiq
- Community sentiment
- Black Oud
- Longevity
- Tie
- Sillage & projection
- Black Oud
- Value for money
- Al Bashiq
- Versatility
- Black Oud
- 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 OudBy KilianWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.14/ 5 · 177 votes
Have 88%Had 12%Want 0%
3.70/ 5 · 122 votes
Have 82%Had 18%Want 0%
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
65%Love
21%Like
4%Ok
9%Dislike
1%Hate
106 votes
Category winnerBlack OudMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityTie
SillageBlack Oud
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%
warm spicy92%
amber84%
oud77%
rose69%
smoky61%
Scent match46%Some overlap · both woody, amber and warm spicy
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
RoseGeraniumCardamomPink Pepper
Heart
PapyrusPatchouliCedarMethyl Pamplemousse
Base
Agarwood (Oud)IncenseMossSandalwoodMuskLabdanum
InformationalShared notesIncense, Cardamom, Agarwood (Oud) 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–
Spring19
Summer12
Fall94
Winter100
Day100
Night–
Category winnerBlack OudMost 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#6,900
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews14
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 Oud by By Kilian is a potent, incense-heavy composition built around a core of animalic agarwood. Launched in 2014, this unisex fragrance balances dark, resinous woods with spicy accents of cardamom and pink pepper. It creates a bold, assertive presence, making it ideal for formal evening events or cold winter d…
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 Oud?
No clear winner: the 7 categories split 3–3. Al Bashiq is rated 4.14/5 from 177 votes; Black Oud is rated 3.70/5 from 122 votes. Choose Al Bashiq for a amber and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. Choose Black Oud for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on community sentiment, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in winter, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Al Bashiq or Black Oud?
They last about the same: Al Bashiq 82/100, Black Oud 82/100 for longevity in community votes.
Which projects more, Al Bashiq or Black Oud?
Projection is very close: Black Oud 76/100, Al Bashiq 75/100 for sillage.
Do Al Bashiq and Black Oud smell similar?
Some overlap: a 46% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, amber and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Incense, Cardamom, Agarwood (Oud) and Labdanum.
Is Al Bashiq or Black Oud better for summer or winter?
For summer, Al Bashiq is the stronger pick. For winter, Al Bashiq is the stronger pick. Black Oud suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Al Bashiq and Black Oud?
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 Oud has top notes of Rose, Geranium, Cardamom and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Papyrus, Patchouli, Cedar and Methyl Pamplemousse, a base of Agarwood (Oud), Incense, Moss and Sandalwood.
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