Fragrance comparison

Al Bashiq vs Cherry Syrup Gold

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 248 ratings analysed

4 wins

Al Bashiq

Nabeel

4.14177 votes

Rank #4,107 AmberWoody

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27%scent match

Clearly different

Cherry Syrup Gold

Proad

4.6571 votes

Rank #6,701 Warm SpicyVanilla

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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.
Cherry Syrup Gold
Choose it for a warm spicy and vanilla character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in winter, evening wear.

Al Bashiq4/7

Cherry Syrup Gold3/7

Ratings & consensus: Cherry Syrup Gold
Community sentiment: Cherry Syrup Gold
Longevity: Al Bashiq
Sillage & projection: Al Bashiq
Value for money: Al Bashiq
Versatility: Cherry Syrup Gold
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

Cherry Syrup GoldProad

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.14/ 5 · 177 votes

Have 88%Had 12%Want 0%

4.65/ 5 · 71 votes

Have 35%Had 5%Want 60%

Category winnerCherry Syrup GoldRating 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

72%Love

24%Like

1%Ok

3%Dislike

0%Hate

71 votes

Category winnerCherry Syrup GoldMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity82

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate91

Category winners

LongevityAl Bashiq

SillageAl Bashiq

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value78

¤ Price value67

Category winnerAl BashiqBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

woody92%

warm spicy84%

aromatic77%

balsamic69%

leather61%

warm spicy100%

vanilla91%

woody83%

whiskey74%

cherry65%

cinnamon56%

Scent match27%Clearly different · both warm spicy and woody

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

Top30 to 45 minutes

CherryNutmegSaffron

Heart2 to 4 hours

CinnamonWhiskeyRose

Base6 to 8 hours

VanillaTonka BeanBenzoinOak

InformationalShared notesSaffron and Benzoin. Durations are only published for Cherry Syrup Gold, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring32

Summer14

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring38

Summer12

Fall91

Winter100

Day32

Night100

Category winnerCherry Syrup GoldMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men82

Unisex13

Women5

Men11

Unisex72

Women17

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#4,107

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews19

Overall rank#6,701

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews23

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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Cherry Syrup Gold by Proad opens with a bold burst of dark cherry spiced with nutmeg and warm saffron. Instead of turning into a simple fruit punch, the scent immediately deepens into a rich pour of boozy whiskey, balanced by cinnamon and a subtle rose petal undertone. As it settles, warm vanilla, benzoin, tonka bean,…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Al Bashiq or Cherry Syrup Gold?

Al Bashiq takes 4 of 7 categories. Al Bashiq is rated 4.14/5 from 177 votes; Cherry Syrup Gold is rated 4.65/5 from 71 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 Gold for a warm spicy and vanilla character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Al Bashiq or Cherry Syrup Gold?

Al Bashiq lasts longest (Al Bashiq 82/100, Cherry Syrup Gold 75/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Al Bashiq or Cherry Syrup Gold?

Al Bashiq projects furthest (Al Bashiq 75/100, Cherry Syrup Gold 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Al Bashiq and Cherry Syrup Gold smell similar?

Clearly different: a 27% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Saffron and Benzoin.

Is Al Bashiq or Cherry Syrup Gold better for summer or winter?

For summer, Al Bashiq is the stronger pick. For winter, Al Bashiq is the stronger pick. Cherry Syrup Gold suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Al Bashiq and Cherry Syrup Gold?

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 Gold has top notes of Cherry, Nutmeg and Saffron, heart notes of Cinnamon, Whiskey and Rose, a base of Vanilla, Tonka Bean, Benzoin and Oak.