Fragrance comparison

Al Bashiq vs Don't Go

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

Updated 24 Oct 2026 180 ratings analysed

4 wins

Al Bashiq

Nabeel

4.14177 votes

Rank #3,954 AmberWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

31%scent match

Clearly different

Don't Go

Khye Fragrances · 2023

4.673 votes

Rank #37,825 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Al Bashiq takes 4 of 4 categories.

Al Bashiq
Choose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter.
Don't Go
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Al Bashiq4/4

Don't Go0/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
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

Don't GoKhye Fragrances

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.14/ 5 · 177 votes

Have 88%Had 12%Want 0%

4.67/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 0%Had 0%Want 100%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating 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

67%Love

33%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity82

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity40

〰 Sillage38

♥ Love / hate92

Category winners

LongevityAl Bashiq

SillageAl Bashiq

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value78

¤ Price value0

Category winnerAl BashiqBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

woody92%

warm spicy84%

aromatic77%

balsamic69%

leather61%

woody100%

aromatic90%

green80%

fresh spicy70%

oud60%

patchouli50%

Scent match31%Clearly different · both woody 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

Notes

MintGuaiac WoodSagePatchouliNutmegOudSandalwoodVetiverBergamotOrangeLavenderSauna

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesLavender, Guaiac Wood, Vetiver 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–

Spring100

Summer100

Fall67

Winter67

Day100

Night67

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men82

Unisex13

Women5

Men60

Unisex0

Women40

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#3,954

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews19

Overall rank#37,825

PerfumerJarekhye Covarrubias

Launched2023

Reviews1

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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Don’t Go by Khye Fragrances starts fresh and herbal, with mint, lavender and sage making the first impression clear. The dry-down turns woody, green and slightly earthy, with patchouli, vetiver and dry woods adding texture rather than sweetness. It suits shoppers who like crisp aromatic woods, quiet niche freshness a…

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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 Don't Go?

Al Bashiq takes 4 of 4 categories. Al Bashiq is rated 4.14/5 from 177 votes; Don't Go is rated 4.67/5 from 3 votes. Choose Al Bashiq for a amber and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter. Choose Don't Go for a woody and aromatic character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Al Bashiq or Don't Go?

Al Bashiq lasts longest (Al Bashiq 82/100, Don't Go 40/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Al Bashiq or Don't Go?

Al Bashiq projects furthest (Al Bashiq 75/100, Don't Go 38/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Al Bashiq and Don't Go smell similar?

Clearly different: a 31% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and aromatic accords. Common notes include Lavender, Guaiac Wood, Vetiver and Patchouli.

Is Al Bashiq or Don't Go better for summer or winter?

Don't Go suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Al Bashiq and Don't Go?

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. Don't Go features Mint, Guaiac Wood, Sage, Patchouli and Nutmeg.