Fragrance comparison

Al Bashiq vs Ecko by Marc Ecko

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 336 ratings analysed

6 wins

Al Bashiq

Nabeel

4.14177 votes

Rank #3,830 AmberWoody

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3%scent match

Clearly different

Ecko by Marc Ecko

Marc Ecko

3.71159 votes

Rank #9,383 CitrusFresh Spicy

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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.
Ecko by Marc Ecko
Choose it for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Al Bashiq6/7

Ecko by Marc Ecko1/7

Ratings & consensus: Al Bashiq
Community sentiment: Al Bashiq
Longevity: Al Bashiq
Sillage & projection: Al Bashiq
Value for money: Ecko by Marc Ecko
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

Ecko by Marc EckoMarc Ecko

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.14/ 5 · 177 votes

Have 88%Had 12%Want 0%

3.71/ 5 · 159 votes

Have 69%Had 31%Want 0%

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

18%Love

55%Like

8%Ok

19%Dislike

0%Hate

159 votes

Category winnerAl BashiqMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity82

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity57

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate68

Category winners

LongevityAl Bashiq

SillageAl Bashiq

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value78

¤ Price value82

Category winnerEcko by Marc EckoBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family

amber100%

woody92%

warm spicy84%

aromatic77%

balsamic69%

leather61%

citrus100%

fresh spicy92%

musky84%

fresh77%

soft spicy69%

powdery61%

Scent match3%Clearly different

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

GingerGrapefruitCitruses

Heart2-3 hrs

LicoriceViolet LeafArtemisia

Base4-6 hrs

MuskIncenseTonka Bean

InformationalShared notesIncense and Artemisia. Durations are only published for Ecko by Marc Ecko, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring32

Summer14

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter16

Day100

Night32

Category winnerAl BashiqMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men82

Unisex13

Women5

Men91

Unisex9

Women0

Casual 43%Work 35%Date 13%Party 10%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#3,830

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews19

Overall rank#9,383

PerfumerLois Evans, Vincent Kuczinski

Launched—

Reviews33

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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Marc Ecko by Marc Ecko opens with an energetic jolt of cold pressed grapefruit, tart citrus pulp, and grated ginger. The initial spray delivers a brisk alcohol flash before settling quickly into a crisp, invigorating morning lather. Within twenty minutes, sweet black licorice and grassy violet leaf surface to balance …

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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 Ecko by Marc Ecko?

Al Bashiq takes 6 of 7 categories. Al Bashiq is rated 4.14/5 from 177 votes; Ecko by Marc Ecko is rated 3.71/5 from 159 votes. Choose Al Bashiq for a amber and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter. Choose Ecko by Marc Ecko for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Al Bashiq or Ecko by Marc Ecko?

Al Bashiq lasts longest (Al Bashiq 82/100, Ecko by Marc Ecko 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Al Bashiq or Ecko by Marc Ecko?

Al Bashiq projects furthest (Al Bashiq 75/100, Ecko by Marc Ecko 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Al Bashiq and Ecko by Marc Ecko smell similar?

Clearly different: a 3% scent match on Fragranxe. They share few main accords. Common notes include Incense and Artemisia.

Is Al Bashiq or Ecko by Marc Ecko better for summer or winter?

For summer, Al Bashiq is the stronger pick. For winter, Al Bashiq is the stronger pick. Ecko by Marc Ecko suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Al Bashiq and Ecko by Marc Ecko?

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. Ecko by Marc Ecko has top notes of Ginger, Grapefruit and Citruses, heart notes of Licorice, Violet Leaf and Artemisia, a base of Musk, Incense and Tonka Bean.