Fragrance comparison

Al Bashiq vs Cloud Nine

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

Updated 12 Oct 2026 246 ratings analysed

6 wins

Al Bashiq

Nabeel

4.14177 votes

Rank #3,771 AmberWoody

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41%scent match

Some overlap

Cloud Nine

Paradis des Sens

4.2269 votes

Rank #9,824 Warm SpicyOud

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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.
Cloud Nine
Choose it for a warm spicy and oud character. Wins on versatility. Best in winter, evening wear.

Al Bashiq6/7

Cloud Nine1/7

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

Cloud NineParadis des Sens

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.14/ 5 · 177 votes

Have 88%Had 12%Want 0%

4.22/ 5 · 69 votes

Have 31%Had 15%Want 54%

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

64%Love

14%Like

7%Ok

9%Dislike

6%Hate

69 votes

Category winnerAl BashiqMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity82

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate80

Category winners

LongevityAl Bashiq

SillageAl Bashiq

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value78

¤ Price value56

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%

oud92%

fresh spicy84%

patchouli77%

woody69%

amber61%

Scent match41%Some overlap · both warm spicy, amber 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

Top15-30 mins

NutmegChili PepperCypriol Oil or NagarmothaLavender

Heart2-4 hrs

Agarwood (Oud)SaffronIncense

Base8-12 hrs

PatchouliAmberVetiverMusk

InformationalShared notesIncense, Saffron, Lavender and Agarwood (Oud). Durations are only published for Cloud Nine, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring32

Summer14

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring63

Summer25

Fall75

Winter100

Day41

Night100

Category winnerCloud NineMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men82

Unisex13

Women5

Men32

Unisex55

Women13

Date 36%Party 29%Casual 19%Work 16%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#3,771

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews19

Overall rank#9,824

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews8

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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Cloud Nine by Paradis des Sens delivers a punch of sharp warmth right out of the nozzle. The nutmeg hits immediately. A vivid jolt of chili pepper cuts through herbal lavender, followed by the dry, smoky edge of cypriol oil. You will see a glossy oil sheen on your skin after spraying. Give it ten minutes to breathe. O…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Al Bashiq or Cloud Nine?

Al Bashiq takes 6 of 7 categories. Al Bashiq is rated 4.14/5 from 177 votes; Cloud Nine is rated 4.22/5 from 69 votes. Choose Al Bashiq for a amber and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter. Choose Cloud Nine for a warm spicy and oud character. Wins on versatility. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Al Bashiq or Cloud Nine?

Al Bashiq lasts longest (Al Bashiq 82/100, Cloud Nine 77/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Al Bashiq or Cloud Nine?

Al Bashiq projects furthest (Al Bashiq 75/100, Cloud Nine 69/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Al Bashiq and Cloud Nine smell similar?

Some overlap: a 41% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, amber and woody accords. Common notes include Incense, Saffron, Lavender and Agarwood (Oud).

Is Al Bashiq or Cloud Nine better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Al Bashiq and Cloud Nine?

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. Cloud Nine has top notes of Nutmeg, Chili Pepper, Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha and Lavender, heart notes of Agarwood (Oud), Saffron and Incense, a base of Patchouli, Amber, Vetiver and Musk.