Fragrance comparison

Al Bashiq vs Chrysalide

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 213 ratings analysed

6 wins

Al Bashiq

Nabeel

4.14177 votes

Rank #4,213 AmberWoody

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29%scent match

Clearly different

Chrysalide

L'Arc

4.0836 votes

Rank #21,904 CitrusWoody

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Al Bashiq takes 6 of 7 categories.

Al Bashiq
Choose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.
Chrysalide
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on versatility. Best in fall, evening wear.

Al Bashiq6/7

Chrysalide1/7

Ratings & consensus: Al Bashiq
Community sentiment: Al Bashiq
Longevity: Al Bashiq
Sillage & projection: Al Bashiq
Value for money: Al Bashiq
Versatility: Chrysalide
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

ChrysalideL'Arc

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.14/ 5 · 177 votes

Have 88%Had 12%Want 0%

4.08/ 5 · 36 votes

Have 35%Had 7%Want 58%

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

61%Love

11%Like

11%Ok

8%Dislike

8%Hate

36 votes

Category winnerAl BashiqMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity82

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity79

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate77

Category winners

LongevityAl Bashiq

SillageAl Bashiq

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value78

¤ Price value43

Category winnerAl BashiqBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

woody92%

warm spicy84%

aromatic77%

balsamic69%

leather61%

citrus100%

woody91%

fresh spicy83%

tobacco74%

aromatic65%

oud56%

Scent match29%Clearly different · both woody and aromatic

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

GrapefruitBergamotVetiverOlibanum

Heart2-4 hrs

Laotian OudRoseJasmineNutmegBlack PepperCloves

Base8-12+ hrs

TobaccoAmberGuaiac WoodCedarPatchouliMusk

InformationalShared notesGuaiac Wood, Olibanum, Cedar and Vetiver. Durations are only published for Chrysalide, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring32

Summer14

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring75

Summer50

Fall100

Winter94

Day69

Night100

Category winnerChrysalideMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men82

Unisex13

Women5

Men54

Unisex42

Women4

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#4,213

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews19

Overall rank#21,904

PerfumerMarc Daniel Heimgartner

Launched—

Reviews5

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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Chrysalide by L'Arc kicks off with an energetic flash of tart grapefruit and bitter bergamot, paired right away with earthy green vetiver and clean frankincense. As the sharp citrus settles, the perfume shifts into a deep, textured core of rich Laotian oud, velvet red rose, warm nutmeg, and crushed cloves. The dry-dow…

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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 Chrysalide?

Al Bashiq takes 6 of 7 categories. Al Bashiq is rated 4.14/5 from 177 votes; Chrysalide is rated 4.08/5 from 36 votes. Choose Al Bashiq for a amber and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter. Choose Chrysalide for a citrus and woody character. Wins on versatility. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Al Bashiq or Chrysalide?

Al Bashiq lasts longest (Al Bashiq 82/100, Chrysalide 79/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Al Bashiq or Chrysalide?

Al Bashiq projects furthest (Al Bashiq 75/100, Chrysalide 68/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Al Bashiq and Chrysalide smell similar?

Clearly different: a 29% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and aromatic accords. Common notes include Guaiac Wood, Olibanum, Cedar and Vetiver.

Is Al Bashiq or Chrysalide better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Al Bashiq and Chrysalide?

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. Chrysalide has top notes of Grapefruit, Bergamot, Vetiver and Olibanum, heart notes of Laotian Oud, Rose, Jasmine and Nutmeg, a base of Tobacco, Amber, Guaiac Wood and Cedar.