Fragrance comparison

Al Bashiq vs Eclat de Cuivre

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 206 ratings analysed

4 wins

Al Bashiq

Nabeel

4.14177 votes

Rank #4,213 AmberWoody

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60%scent match

Closely related

Eclat de Cuivre

Zilli

4.4129 votes

Rank #22,297 AmberWarm Spicy

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Al Bashiq takes 4 of 7 categories.

Al Bashiq
Choose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter.
Eclat de Cuivre
Choose it for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in fall, evening wear.

Al Bashiq4/7

Eclat de Cuivre3/7

Ratings & consensus: Eclat de Cuivre
Community sentiment: Eclat de Cuivre
Longevity: Al Bashiq
Sillage & projection: Al Bashiq
Value for money: Al Bashiq
Versatility: Eclat de Cuivre
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

Eclat de CuivreZilli

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.14/ 5 · 177 votes

Have 88%Had 12%Want 0%

4.41/ 5 · 29 votes

Have 37%Had 10%Want 53%

Category winnerEclat de CuivreRating 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

59%Love

31%Like

7%Ok

0%Dislike

3%Hate

29 votes

Category winnerEclat de CuivreMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity82

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate85

Category winners

LongevityAl Bashiq

SillageAl Bashiq

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value78

¤ Price value55

Category winnerAl BashiqBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

woody92%

warm spicy84%

aromatic77%

balsamic69%

leather61%

amber100%

warm spicy92%

balsamic84%

aromatic77%

woody69%

powdery61%

Scent match60%Closely related · both amber, warm spicy and woody

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

IncenseCalabrian bergamotGrapefruit

Heart

Elemi resinCardamomLavender

Base

Tolu BalsamWhite Cedar ExtractWhite AmberPatchouliVanilla

InformationalShared notesIncense, Cardamom, Lavender and Tolu Balsam. 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–

Spring26

Summer5

Fall100

Winter95

Day53

Night100

Category winnerEclat de CuivreMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men82

Unisex13

Women5

Men95

Unisex0

Women5

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#4,213

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews19

Overall rank#22,297

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews5

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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Eclat de Cuivre opens with a sharp burst of Calabrian bergamot and bitter grapefruit that settles into smoky incense within minutes. As the citrus fades, warm cardamom and sticky elemi resin take over the heart, giving the scent a dense, spicy warmth. The base anchors the blend with Tolu balsam, rich vanilla, and eart…

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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 Eclat de Cuivre?

Al Bashiq takes 4 of 7 categories. Al Bashiq is rated 4.14/5 from 177 votes; Eclat de Cuivre is rated 4.41/5 from 29 votes. Choose Al Bashiq for a amber and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter. Choose Eclat de Cuivre for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Al Bashiq or Eclat de Cuivre?

Al Bashiq lasts longest (Al Bashiq 82/100, Eclat de Cuivre 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Al Bashiq or Eclat de Cuivre?

Al Bashiq projects furthest (Al Bashiq 75/100, Eclat de Cuivre 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Al Bashiq and Eclat de Cuivre smell similar?

Closely related: a 60% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, warm spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Incense, Cardamom, Lavender and Tolu Balsam.

Is Al Bashiq or Eclat de Cuivre better for summer or winter?

For summer, Al Bashiq is the stronger pick. For winter, Al Bashiq is the stronger pick. Eclat de Cuivre suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Al Bashiq and Eclat de Cuivre?

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. Eclat de Cuivre has top notes of Incense, Calabrian bergamot and Grapefruit, heart notes of Elemi resin, Cardamom and Lavender, a base of Tolu Balsam, White Cedar Extract, White Amber and Patchouli.