Fragrance comparison

Al Bashiq vs Bleu 2.0

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 200 ratings analysed

4 wins

Al Bashiq

Nabeel

4.14177 votes

Rank #3,815 AmberWoody

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48%scent match

Some overlap

Bleu 2.0

Maracujá Brasil

3.8723 votes

Rank #54,890 AromaticFresh Spicy

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Al Bashiq takes 4 of 5 categories.

Al Bashiq
Choose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.
Bleu 2.0
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Al Bashiq4/5

Bleu 2.01/5

Ratings & consensus: Al Bashiq
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Al Bashiq
Sillage & projection: Al Bashiq
Value for money: Bleu 2.0
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 BashiqNabeel

Bleu 2.0Maracujá Brasil

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.14/ 5 · 177 votes

Have 88%Had 12%Want 0%

3.87/ 5 · 23 votes

Have 33%Had 19%Want 48%

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

22%Love

48%Like

26%Ok

4%Dislike

0%Hate

23 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity82

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity56

〰 Sillage43

♥ Love / hate72

Category winners

LongevityAl Bashiq

SillageAl Bashiq

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value78

¤ Price value79

Category winnerBleu 2.0Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

woody92%

warm spicy84%

aromatic77%

balsamic69%

leather61%

aromatic100%

fresh spicy92%

citrus84%

amber77%

woody69%

warm spicy61%

Scent match48%Some overlap · both amber, aromatic and woody

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

CorianderMandarin OrangeBergamotGrapefruit

Heart2-4 hrs

Black PepperLavenderMyrrhGeranium

Base5-7 hrs

MuskCedarAmberGuaiac WoodAgarwood (Oud)Tonka Bean

InformationalShared notesLavender, Agarwood (Oud), Myrrh and Guaiac Wood. Durations are only published for Bleu 2.0, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring32

Summer14

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer67

Fall92

Winter25

Day100

Night48

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men82

Unisex13

Women5

Men88

Unisex12

Women0

Casual 38%Work 35%Date 18%Party 10%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#3,815

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews19

Overall rank#54,890

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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Bleu 2.0 by Maracujá Brasil opens with a brisk splash of grapefruit, bitter bergamot, and sweet mandarin orange. A sharp pinch of coriander adds immediate green snap. It kicks off energetic and clean. Within twenty minutes, the citrus gives way to aromatic French lavender, minty geranium, and warm black pepper. The dr…

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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 Bleu 2.0?

Al Bashiq takes 4 of 5 categories. Al Bashiq is rated 4.14/5 from 177 votes; Bleu 2.0 is rated 3.87/5 from 23 votes. Choose Al Bashiq for a amber and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter. Choose Bleu 2.0 for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Al Bashiq or Bleu 2.0?

Al Bashiq lasts longest (Al Bashiq 82/100, Bleu 2.0 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Al Bashiq or Bleu 2.0?

Al Bashiq projects furthest (Al Bashiq 75/100, Bleu 2.0 43/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Al Bashiq and Bleu 2.0 smell similar?

Some overlap: a 48% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, aromatic and woody accords. Common notes include Lavender, Agarwood (Oud), Myrrh and Guaiac Wood.

Is Al Bashiq or Bleu 2.0 better for summer or winter?

Bleu 2.0 suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Al Bashiq and Bleu 2.0?

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. Bleu 2.0 has top notes of Coriander, Mandarin Orange, Bergamot and Grapefruit, heart notes of Black Pepper, Lavender, Myrrh and Geranium, a base of Musk, Cedar, Amber and Guaiac Wood.