Fragrance comparison

Al Bashiq vs Crimson Aura

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

Updated 9 Oct 2026 188 ratings analysed

3 wins

Al Bashiq

Nabeel

4.14177 votes

Rank #3,723 AmberWoody

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23%scent match

Clearly different

Crimson Aura

House of Cosmo

4.5511 votes

Rank #41,282 CherryWine

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Al Bashiq takes 3 of 5 categories.

Al Bashiq
Choose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Crimson Aura
Choose it for a cherry and wine character. Wins on ratings & consensus. Best in winter, evening wear.

Al Bashiq3/5

Crimson Aura1/5

Ratings & consensus: Crimson Aura
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Al Bashiq
Sillage & projection: Tie
Value for money: Al Bashiq
Versatility: Not scored
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

Crimson AuraHouse of Cosmo

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.14/ 5 · 177 votes

Have 88%Had 12%Want 0%

4.55/ 5 · 11 votes

Have 22%Had 0%Want 78%

Category winnerCrimson AuraRating 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

82%Love

9%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

9%Hate

11 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity82

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity78

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate89

Category winners

LongevityAl Bashiq

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value78

¤ Price value64

Category winnerAl BashiqBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

woody92%

warm spicy84%

aromatic77%

balsamic69%

leather61%

cherry100%

wine88%

vanilla77%

woody65%

sweet53%

amber42%

Scent match23%Clearly different · both woody 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

Top20-30 mins

Black CherryRed WineOlibanum

Heart3-4 hrs

Tonka BeanRumTobaccoVanillaCedar

Base8-10+ hrs

Guaiac WoodOudSandalwoodLabdanumAmbroxanOak

InformationalShared notesGuaiac Wood, Olibanum, Labdanum and Cedar. Durations are only published for Crimson Aura, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring32

Summer14

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring33

Summer17

Fall83

Winter100

Day37

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men82

Unisex13

Women5

Men13

Unisex75

Women13

Date 39%Party 34%Casual 17%Work 10%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#3,723

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews19

Overall rank#41,282

PerfumerBérénice Watteau

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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Crimson Aura by House of Cosmo strikes the skin with an intoxicating wave of macerated black cherry soaked in dry red wine and resinous olibanum. As the boozy fruit settles, rich heart notes of roasted tonka bean, spiced rum, and sweet vanilla wrap around dry cedar planks. Deep base fixatives of smoky oud, guaiac wood…

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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 Crimson Aura?

Al Bashiq takes 3 of 5 categories. Al Bashiq is rated 4.14/5 from 177 votes; Crimson Aura is rated 4.55/5 from 11 votes. Choose Al Bashiq for a amber and woody character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. Choose Crimson Aura for a cherry and wine character. Wins on ratings & consensus. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Al Bashiq or Crimson Aura?

Al Bashiq lasts longest (Al Bashiq 82/100, Crimson Aura 78/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Al Bashiq or Crimson Aura?

Projection is very close: Al Bashiq 75/100, Crimson Aura 75/100 for sillage.

Do Al Bashiq and Crimson Aura smell similar?

Clearly different: a 23% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and amber accords. Common notes include Guaiac Wood, Olibanum, Labdanum and Cedar.

Is Al Bashiq or Crimson Aura better for summer or winter?

Crimson Aura suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Al Bashiq and Crimson Aura?

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. Crimson Aura has top notes of Black Cherry, Red Wine and Olibanum, heart notes of Tonka Bean, Rum, Tobacco and Vanilla, a base of Guaiac Wood, Oud, Sandalwood and Labdanum.