Fragrance comparison

Al Bashiq vs Blue Danube x 7 Scents

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

Updated 23 Oct 2026 217 ratings analysed

4 wins

Al Bashiq

Nabeel

4.14177 votes

Rank #3,874 AmberWoody

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46%scent match

Some overlap

Blue Danube x 7 Scents

Parfums Dusita

4.4040 votes

Rank #15,862 WoodyWarm Spicy

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Al Bashiq takes 4 of 7 categories.

Al Bashiq
Choose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter.
Blue Danube x 7 Scents
Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in fall, evening wear.

Al Bashiq4/7

Blue Danube x 7 Scents3/7

Ratings & consensus: Blue Danube x 7 Scents
Community sentiment: Blue Danube x 7 Scents
Longevity: Al Bashiq
Sillage & projection: Al Bashiq
Value for money: Al Bashiq
Versatility: Blue Danube x 7 Scents
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

Blue Danube x 7 ScentsParfums Dusita

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.14/ 5 · 177 votes

Have 88%Had 12%Want 0%

4.40/ 5 · 40 votes

Have 29%Had 2%Want 69%

Category winnerBlue Danube x 7 ScentsRating 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

68%Love

15%Like

10%Ok

5%Dislike

3%Hate

40 votes

Category winnerBlue Danube x 7 ScentsMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity82

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity81

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate85

Category winners

LongevityAl Bashiq

SillageAl Bashiq

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value78

¤ Price value45

Category winnerAl BashiqBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

woody92%

warm spicy84%

aromatic77%

balsamic69%

leather61%

woody100%

warm spicy92%

amber84%

powdery77%

vanilla69%

sweet61%

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 = shared

Top

LeatherIncenseCypressStyraxSaffronCardamomLavenderArtemisia

Heart

Agarwood (Oud)MyrrhBalsamic NotesEarthy NotesGuaiac WoodOlibanumLabdanumCedar

Base

VetiverAmberTobaccoTolu BalsamBenzoinPatchouliSweet NotesAmbergris

Top20-30 mins

CardamomDried Fruits

Heart3-4 hrs

TobaccoClovesBenzoinSandalwoodOrris

Base6-8+ hrs

Guaiac WoodMadagascar VanillaAmberVirginia Cedar

InformationalShared notesCardamom, Guaiac Wood, Cedar and Amber. Durations are only published for Blue Danube x 7 Scents, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring32

Summer14

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring63

Summer11

Fall100

Winter74

Day82

Night100

Category winnerBlue Danube x 7 ScentsMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men82

Unisex13

Women5

Men9

Unisex59

Women32

Date 37%Casual 28%Work 21%Party 14%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#3,874

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews19

Overall rank#15,862

PerfumerPissara Umavijani

Launched—

Reviews7

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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Blue Danube x 7 Scents by Parfums Dusita offers a warm, comforting twist on spiced woods. It starts with a dry burst of cracked cardamom and chewy dried fruits. Within minutes, the scent softens into aromatic tobacco leaf, powdery orris root, and sweet benzoin resin. Creamy Madagascar vanilla and smoky guaiac wood anc…

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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 Blue Danube x 7 Scents?

Al Bashiq takes 4 of 7 categories. Al Bashiq is rated 4.14/5 from 177 votes; Blue Danube x 7 Scents is rated 4.40/5 from 40 votes. Choose Al Bashiq for a amber and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter. Choose Blue Danube x 7 Scents for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Al Bashiq or Blue Danube x 7 Scents?

They last about the same: Al Bashiq 82/100, Blue Danube x 7 Scents 81/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Al Bashiq or Blue Danube x 7 Scents?

Al Bashiq projects furthest (Al Bashiq 75/100, Blue Danube x 7 Scents 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Al Bashiq and Blue Danube x 7 Scents smell similar?

Some overlap: a 46% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, amber and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Cardamom, Guaiac Wood, Cedar and Amber.

Is Al Bashiq or Blue Danube x 7 Scents better for summer or winter?

For summer, Al Bashiq is the stronger pick. For winter, Al Bashiq is the stronger pick. Blue Danube x 7 Scents suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Al Bashiq and Blue Danube x 7 Scents?

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. Blue Danube x 7 Scents has top notes of Cardamom and Dried Fruits, heart notes of Tobacco, Cloves, Benzoin and Sandalwood, a base of Guaiac Wood, Madagascar Vanilla, Amber and Virginia Cedar.