Al Bashiq vs Cherry Syrup
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
36%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Cherry Syrup takes 4 of 7 categories.
Al BashiqChoose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter.
Cherry SyrupChoose it for a warm spicy and cherry character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in winter, evening wear.
Al Bashiq3/7
Cherry Syrup4/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Cherry Syrup
- Community sentiment
- Cherry Syrup
- Longevity
- Al Bashiq
- Sillage & projection
- Al Bashiq
- Value for money
- Al Bashiq
- Versatility
- Cherry Syrup
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Cherry Syrup
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Al BashiqNabeelCherry SyrupProadWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.14/ 5 · 177 votes
Have 88%Had 12%Want 0%
4.53/ 5 · 193 votes
Have 33%Had 5%Want 62%
Category winnerCherry SyrupRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate56%Love
23%Like
7%Ok
8%Dislike
6%Hate
177 votes
65%Love
27%Like
4%Ok
3%Dislike
1%Hate
193 votes
Category winnerCherry SyrupMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityAl Bashiq
SillageAl Bashiq
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%
warm spicy100%
cherry92%
vanilla84%
sweet77%
woody69%
amber61%
Scent match36%Some overlap · both warm spicy, amber and woody
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
Top1 to 2 hours
CherryRumSaffronNutmeg
Heart3 to 5 hours
CinnamonJasmineRose
Base6 to 10+ hours
VanillaTonka BeanAmbroxanOakSandalwoodBenzoinPatchouliCypress
InformationalShared notesCypress, Saffron, Benzoin and Patchouli. Durations are only published for Cherry Syrup, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring32
Summer14
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Spring59
Summer19
Fall85
Winter100
Day53
Night100
Category winnerCherry SyrupMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#4,107
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews19
Overall rank#2,789
PerfumerJutinat Piyaweerawong
Launched—
Reviews45
Category winnerCherry SyrupHigher 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 →Proad Cherry Syrup delivers a bold mix of boozy sweetness and rich woodiness. The scent opens with a sharp burst of sweet maraschino cherry paired with dark rum, warm saffron, and grated nutmeg. As the initial sweetness settles, a spicy heart of cinnamon blends with soft rose and jasmine petals. The foundation rests o…
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 Cherry Syrup?
Cherry Syrup takes 4 of 7 categories. Al Bashiq is rated 4.14/5 from 177 votes; Cherry Syrup is rated 4.53/5 from 193 votes. Choose Al Bashiq for a amber and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter. Choose Cherry Syrup for a warm spicy and cherry character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in winter, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, Al Bashiq or Cherry Syrup?
They last about the same: Al Bashiq 82/100, Cherry Syrup 80/100 for longevity in community votes.
Which projects more, Al Bashiq or Cherry Syrup?
Al Bashiq projects furthest (Al Bashiq 75/100, Cherry Syrup 69/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Al Bashiq and Cherry Syrup smell similar?
Some overlap: a 36% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, amber and woody accords. Common notes include Cypress, Saffron, Benzoin and Patchouli.
Is Al Bashiq or Cherry Syrup better for summer or winter?
For summer, Cherry Syrup is the stronger pick. For winter, Al Bashiq is the stronger pick. Cherry Syrup suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Al Bashiq and Cherry Syrup?
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. Cherry Syrup has top notes of Cherry, Rum, Saffron and Nutmeg, heart notes of Cinnamon, Jasmine and Rose, a base of Vanilla, Tonka Bean, Ambroxan and Oak.
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