Fragrance comparison

Al Bashiq vs Crocus

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 198 ratings analysed

5 wins

Al Bashiq

Nabeel

4.14177 votes

Rank #4,206 AmberWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

47%scent match

Some overlap

Crocus

Santa Eulalia

4.0521 votes

Rank #39,730 WoodyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Al Bashiq takes 5 of 5 categories.

Al Bashiq
Choose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.
Crocus
Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Al Bashiq5/5

Crocus0/5

Ratings & consensus: Al Bashiq
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Al Bashiq
Sillage & projection: Al Bashiq
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

CrocusSanta Eulalia

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.14/ 5 · 177 votes

Have 88%Had 12%Want 0%

4.05/ 5 · 21 votes

Have 20%Had 7%Want 73%

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

48%Love

33%Like

0%Ok

14%Dislike

5%Hate

21 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity82

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate76

Category winners

LongevityAl Bashiq

SillageAl Bashiq

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value78

¤ Price value38

Category winnerAl BashiqBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

woody92%

warm spicy84%

aromatic77%

balsamic69%

leather61%

woody100%

warm spicy92%

aromatic84%

fresh spicy77%

metallic69%

leather61%

Scent match47%Some overlap · both woody, warm spicy 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

Top

SaffronJuniper BerriesRed Berries

Heart

CypressPatchouliMossRum

Base

IncenseSandalwoodVanillaVetiver

InformationalShared notesIncense, Cypress, Saffron and Vetiver. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring32

Summer14

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring56

Summer44

Fall89

Winter100

Day100

Night75

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men82

Unisex13

Women5

Men44

Unisex44

Women11

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#4,206

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews19

Overall rank#39,730

PerfumerChristian Provenzano

Launched—

Reviews2

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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Santa Eulalia Crocus starts sharp with red berries, juniper, and a dry, metallic kick of saffron. A dark splash of rum quickly cuts through the initial berry sweetness. As the scent settles, green cypress and earthy patchouli emerge alongside smoky incense and creamy sandalwood. It delivers a warm spicy bite that sui…

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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 Crocus?

Al Bashiq takes 5 of 5 categories. Al Bashiq is rated 4.14/5 from 177 votes; Crocus is rated 4.05/5 from 21 votes. Choose Al Bashiq for a amber and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter. Choose Crocus for a woody and warm spicy character. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Al Bashiq or Crocus?

Al Bashiq lasts longest (Al Bashiq 82/100, Crocus 66/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Al Bashiq or Crocus?

Al Bashiq projects furthest (Al Bashiq 75/100, Crocus 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Al Bashiq and Crocus smell similar?

Some overlap: a 47% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, warm spicy and aromatic accords. Common notes include Incense, Cypress, Saffron and Vetiver.

Is Al Bashiq or Crocus better for summer or winter?

Crocus suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Al Bashiq and Crocus?

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. Crocus has top notes of Saffron, Juniper Berries and Red Berries, heart notes of Cypress, Patchouli, Moss and Rum, a base of Incense, Sandalwood, Vanilla and Vetiver.