Fragrance comparison

Al Bashiq vs Cuddle Punk

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 253 ratings analysed

6 wins

Al Bashiq

Nabeel

4.14177 votes

Rank #4,213 AmberWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

28%scent match

Clearly different

Cuddle Punk

Pinrose

3.6676 votes

Rank #15,770 WoodySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

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.
Cuddle Punk
Choose it for a woody and sweet character. Wins on versatility. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Al Bashiq6/7

Cuddle Punk1/7

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

Cuddle PunkPinrose

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.14/ 5 · 177 votes

Have 88%Had 12%Want 0%

3.66/ 5 · 76 votes

Have 40%Had 18%Want 42%

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

33%Love

34%Like

8%Ok

16%Dislike

9%Hate

76 votes

Category winnerAl BashiqMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity82

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate66

Category winners

LongevityAl Bashiq

SillageAl Bashiq

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value78

¤ Price value63

Category winnerAl BashiqBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

woody92%

warm spicy84%

aromatic77%

balsamic69%

leather61%

woody100%

sweet92%

tobacco84%

vanilla77%

warm spicy69%

fruity61%

Scent match28%Clearly different · both woody and warm spicy

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

ApricotCypressCoconut

Heart

TobaccoJasmineMimosa

Base

VanillaPatchouliSaffron

InformationalShared notesCypress, Saffron, Tobacco and Patchouli. 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–

Spring83

Summer67

Fall100

Winter67

Day96

Night100

Category winnerCuddle PunkMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men82

Unisex13

Women5

Men6

Unisex39

Women56

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#4,213

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews19

Overall rank#15,770

PerfumerDavid Apel

Launched—

Reviews23

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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Cuddle Punk by Pinrose blends sweet apricot and earthy tobacco with a crisp cypress opening. Designed for daytime wear in autumn or spring, this fragrance settles into a warm patchouli and vanilla base that stays close to the skin. It offers a playful yet unconventional scent profile for someone seeking a fruit fragra…

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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 Cuddle Punk?

Al Bashiq takes 6 of 7 categories. Al Bashiq is rated 4.14/5 from 177 votes; Cuddle Punk is rated 3.66/5 from 76 votes. Choose Al Bashiq for a amber and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter. Choose Cuddle Punk for a woody and sweet character. Wins on versatility. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Al Bashiq or Cuddle Punk?

Al Bashiq lasts longest (Al Bashiq 82/100, Cuddle Punk 68/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Al Bashiq or Cuddle Punk?

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

Do Al Bashiq and Cuddle Punk smell similar?

Clearly different: a 28% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Cypress, Saffron, Tobacco and Patchouli.

Is Al Bashiq or Cuddle Punk better for summer or winter?

For summer, Cuddle Punk is the stronger pick. For winter, Al Bashiq is the stronger pick. Cuddle Punk suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Al Bashiq and Cuddle Punk?

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. Cuddle Punk has top notes of Apricot, Cypress and Coconut, heart notes of Tobacco, Jasmine and Mimosa, a base of Vanilla, Patchouli and Saffron.