Fragrance comparison

Al Bashiq vs Coco Noir

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

Updated 28 Oct 2026 11,793 ratings analysed

5 wins

Al Bashiq

Nabeel

4.14177 votes

Rank #3,959 AmberWoody

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46%scent match

Some overlap

Coco Noir

Chanel

4.1311,616 votes

Rank #27,012 Warm SpicyWoody

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Al Bashiq takes 5 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.
Coco Noir
Choose it for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus and community sentiment. Best in winter, evening wear.

Al Bashiq5/7

Coco Noir2/7

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

Coco NoirChanel

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.14/ 5 · 177 votes

Have 88%Had 12%Want 0%

4.13/ 5 · 11,616 votes

Have 76%Had 24%Want 0%

Category winnerCoco NoirRating 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

44%Love

39%Like

5%Ok

12%Dislike

1%Hate

11,616 votes

Category winnerCoco NoirMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity82

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate78

Category winners

LongevityAl Bashiq

SillageAl Bashiq

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value78

¤ Price value41

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%

woody92%

citrus84%

fresh spicy77%

amber69%

aromatic61%

Scent match46%Some overlap · both woody, warm spicy and amber

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

GrapefruitBergamotOrange

Heart2-4 hrs

RoseGeraniumJasmineNarcissusPeach

Base6-8+ hrs

PatchouliSandalwoodOlibanumTonka BeanVanilleWhite MuskClovesBenzoin

InformationalShared notesOlibanum, Benzoin and Patchouli. Durations are only published for Coco Noir, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring32

Summer14

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring42

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day53

Night100

Category winnerAl BashiqMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men82

Unisex13

Women5

Men2

Unisex18

Women80

Date 38%Work 26%Casual 20%Party 16%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#3,959

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews19

Overall rank#27,012

PerfumerChristopher Sheldrake, Jacques Polge

Launched—

Reviews0

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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Chanel Coco Noir takes the effervescent citrus sparkle of Coco Mademoiselle and submerges it into warm Venetian shadows. The first spray releases a sharp burst of bitter grapefruit and Calabrian bergamot that quickly cuts through the air. Do not rush it. Within twenty minutes, the citrus bite softens into velvety rose…

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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 Coco Noir?

Al Bashiq takes 5 of 7 categories. Al Bashiq is rated 4.14/5 from 177 votes; Coco Noir is rated 4.13/5 from 11,616 votes. Choose Al Bashiq for a amber and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter. Choose Coco Noir for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus and community sentiment. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Al Bashiq or Coco Noir?

Al Bashiq lasts longest (Al Bashiq 82/100, Coco Noir 70/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Al Bashiq or Coco Noir?

Al Bashiq projects furthest (Al Bashiq 75/100, Coco Noir 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Al Bashiq and Coco Noir smell similar?

Some overlap: a 46% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, warm spicy and amber accords. Common notes include Olibanum, Benzoin and Patchouli.

Is Al Bashiq or Coco Noir better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Al Bashiq and Coco Noir?

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. Coco Noir has top notes of Grapefruit, Bergamot and Orange, heart notes of Rose, Geranium, Jasmine and Narcissus, a base of Patchouli, Sandalwood, Olibanum and Tonka Bean.