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Al Bashiq vs Bois Extreme

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

Updated 190 ratings analysed
Some overlap
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 value for money. Best in winter.

  • Bois Extreme

    Choose it for a amber and warm spicy character. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Al Bashiq4/5
Bois Extreme0/5
Ratings & consensus
Al Bashiq
Community sentiment
Not scored
Longevity
Al Bashiq
Sillage & projection
Tie
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 BashiqNabeel
Bois ExtremeMansfield
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
4.14/ 5 · 177 votes
Have 88%Had 12%Want 0%
4.31/ 5 · 13 votes
Have 27%Had 17%Want 57%
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

46%Love
46%Like
0%Ok
8%Dislike
0%Hate

13 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity82
〰 Sillage75
♥ Love / hate79
⏱ Longevity70
〰 Sillage75
♥ Love / hate83
Category winners

LongevityAl Bashiq

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value78
¤ Price value25
Category winnerAl BashiqBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
amber100%
woody92%
warm spicy84%
aromatic77%
balsamic69%
leather61%
amber100%
warm spicy83%
balsamic65%
sweet48%
animalic30%
Scent match49%Some overlap · both amber, warm spicy and balsamic

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
BenzoinIncense
Heart2-4 hrs
MyrrhHoney
Base6-8 hrs
AmberLeather
InformationalShared notesLeather, Incense, Myrrh and Amber. Durations are only published for Bois Extreme, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring32
Summer14
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Spring43
Summer14
Fall100
Winter71
Day100
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men82
Unisex13
Women5
Men75
Unisex25
Women0
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#4,037

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews19

Overall rank#35,552

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

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.

Reviews →

Mansfield Bois Extreme is a warm, resinous woody fragrance built for cool weather. The first spray reveals rich benzoin resin and dry incense. You will notice a quick burst of alcohol solvent lift before the oils settle down. Then, the sweetness appears. Thick golden honey and earthy myrrh take center stage, creating …

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 Bois Extreme?

Al Bashiq takes 4 of 5 categories. Al Bashiq is rated 4.14/5 from 177 votes; Bois Extreme is rated 4.31/5 from 13 votes. Choose Al Bashiq for a amber and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and value for money. Best in winter. Choose Bois Extreme for a amber and warm spicy character. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Al Bashiq or Bois Extreme?

Al Bashiq lasts longest (Al Bashiq 82/100, Bois Extreme 70/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Al Bashiq or Bois Extreme?

Projection is very close: Al Bashiq 75/100, Bois Extreme 75/100 for sillage.

Do Al Bashiq and Bois Extreme smell similar?

Some overlap: a 49% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, warm spicy and balsamic accords. Common notes include Leather, Incense, Myrrh and Amber.

Is Al Bashiq or Bois Extreme better for summer or winter?

Bois Extreme suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Al Bashiq and Bois Extreme?

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. Bois Extreme has top notes of Benzoin and Incense, heart notes of Myrrh and Honey, a base of Amber and Leather.

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