Al Bashiq vs Catamaran Extrait
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
52%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Al Bashiq takes 3 of 5 categories.
Al BashiqChoose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Catamaran ExtraitChoose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in spring, evening wear.
Al Bashiq3/5
Catamaran Extrait2/5
- Ratings & consensus
- Al Bashiq
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Catamaran Extrait
- Sillage & projection
- Al Bashiq
- Value for money
- Catamaran Extrait
- 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 BashiqNabeelCatamaran ExtraitNilafar du NilWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.14/ 5 · 177 votes
Have 88%Had 12%Want 0%
4.01/ 5 · 20 votes
Have 38%Had 8%Want 54%
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
56%Love
22%Like
11%Ok
0%Dislike
11%Hate
9 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityCatamaran Extrait
SillageAl Bashiq
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerCatamaran ExtraitBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothamber100%
woody92%
warm spicy84%
aromatic77%
balsamic69%
leather61%
woody100%
warm spicy92%
fresh spicy84%
aromatic77%
amber69%
earthy61%
Scent match52%Some overlap · both woody, warm spicy and amber
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
LavenderBergamot
Heart
CoconutNutmegSaffronGeraniumCoffee
Base
OlibanumIncenseCypriol Oil or NagarmothaPatchouliSandalwoodVetiver
InformationalShared notesIncense, Saffron, Lavender and Olibanum. 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
Summer83
Fall100
Winter83
Day67
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#4,211
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews19
Overall rank#22,713
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews6
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 →Catamaran Extrait by Nilafar du Nil is a warm, spicy Oriental Fougere launched in 2022. It centers on an unexpected contrast of creamy coconut against grounding incense and deep, earthy coffee notes. This fragrance performs exceptionally well in cooler autumn temperatures and winter weather, offering a distinctively m…
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 Catamaran Extrait?
Al Bashiq takes 3 of 5 categories. Al Bashiq is rated 4.14/5 from 177 votes; Catamaran Extrait is rated 4.01/5 from 20 votes. Choose Al Bashiq for a amber and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. Choose Catamaran Extrait for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in spring, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, Al Bashiq or Catamaran Extrait?
Catamaran Extrait lasts longest (Catamaran Extrait 85/100, Al Bashiq 82/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Al Bashiq or Catamaran Extrait?
Al Bashiq projects furthest (Al Bashiq 75/100, Catamaran Extrait 72/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Al Bashiq and Catamaran Extrait smell similar?
Some overlap: a 52% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, warm spicy and amber accords. Common notes include Incense, Saffron, Lavender and Olibanum.
Is Al Bashiq or Catamaran Extrait better for summer or winter?
Catamaran Extrait suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Al Bashiq and Catamaran 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. Catamaran Extrait has top notes of Lavender and Bergamot, heart notes of Coconut, Nutmeg, Saffron and Geranium, a base of Olibanum, Incense, Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha and Patchouli.
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