Al Bashiq vs Brioni Extrait
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
42%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Brioni Extrait takes 3 of 5 categories.
Al BashiqChoose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Brioni ExtraitChoose it for a woody and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, evening wear.
Al Bashiq2/5
Brioni Extrait3/5
- Ratings & consensus
- Brioni Extrait
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Brioni Extrait
- Sillage & projection
- Brioni Extrait
- 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 BashiqNabeelBrioni ExtraitBrioniWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.14/ 5 · 177 votes
Have 88%Had 12%Want 0%
4.62/ 5 · 16 votes
Have 9%Had 2%Want 89%
Category winnerBrioni ExtraitRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate56%Love
23%Like
7%Ok
8%Dislike
6%Hate
177 votes
75%Love
19%Like
0%Ok
6%Dislike
0%Hate
16 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityBrioni Extrait
SillageBrioni Extrait
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%
floral92%
warm spicy84%
powdery77%
amber69%
fresh spicy61%
Scent match42%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
NutmegVioletLavenderSicilian Lemon
Heart
MagnoliaCognacCedarSaffron
Base
SandalwoodCashmere WoodTonka BeanAmberAgarwood (Oud)Incense
InformationalShared notesIncense, Saffron, Lavender and Agarwood (Oud). 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–
Spring100
Summer60
Fall100
Winter100
Day50
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#29,406
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews4
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 →Brioni Extrait opens with a sharp burst of Sicilian lemon and crushed lavender before settling into a warm core of nutmeg and violet leaf. Rich cognac and dry cedarwood build depth across the heart, anchored by dark saffron accents that temper the early floral brightness. As the scent matures on warm skin, heavy agarw…
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 Brioni Extrait?
Brioni Extrait takes 3 of 5 categories. Al Bashiq is rated 4.14/5 from 177 votes; Brioni Extrait is rated 4.62/5 from 16 votes. Choose Al Bashiq for a amber and woody character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. Choose Brioni Extrait for a woody and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, Al Bashiq or Brioni Extrait?
Brioni Extrait lasts longest (Brioni Extrait 91/100, Al Bashiq 82/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Al Bashiq or Brioni Extrait?
Projection is very close: Brioni Extrait 76/100, Al Bashiq 75/100 for sillage.
Do Al Bashiq and Brioni Extrait smell similar?
Some overlap: a 42% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, amber and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Incense, Saffron, Lavender and Agarwood (Oud).
Is Al Bashiq or Brioni Extrait better for summer or winter?
Brioni Extrait suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Al Bashiq and Brioni Extrait?
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. Brioni Extrait has top notes of Nutmeg, Violet, Lavender and Sicilian Lemon, heart notes of Magnolia, Cognac, Cedar and Saffron, a base of Sandalwood, Cashmere Wood, Tonka Bean and Amber.
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