Fragrance comparison

Al Bashiq vs Elixir

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 1,189 ratings analysed

5 wins

Al Bashiq

Nabeel

4.14177 votes

Rank #4,188 AmberWoody

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58%scent match

Closely related

Elixir

Penhaligon's

3.931,012 votes

Rank #1,384 WoodyWarm Spicy

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Al Bashiq takes 5 of 7 categories.

Al Bashiq
Choose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.
Elixir
Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on community sentiment and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Al Bashiq5/7

Elixir2/7

Ratings & consensus: Al Bashiq
Community sentiment: Elixir
Longevity: Al Bashiq
Sillage & projection: Al Bashiq
Value for money: Al Bashiq
Versatility: Al Bashiq
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Elixir

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance

Al BashiqNabeel

ElixirPenhaligon's

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.14/ 5 · 177 votes

Have 88%Had 12%Want 0%

3.93/ 5 · 1,012 votes

Have 71%Had 29%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

41%Love

43%Like

3%Ok

13%Dislike

0%Hate

847 votes

Category winnerElixirMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity82

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate78

Category winners

LongevityAl Bashiq

SillageAl Bashiq

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value78

¤ Price value47

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 spicy91%

amber83%

smoky74%

balsamic65%

aromatic56%

Scent match58%Closely related · both woody, amber 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

EucalyptusCardamomCinnamon

Heart

Turkey Red RoseMaceOrange BlossomEgyptian Jasmine

Base

IncenseCedarBenzoinBrazilian RosewoodRed SandalwoodGuaiac WoodTonka BeanVanilla

InformationalShared notesIncense, Cardamom, Guaiac Wood and Cedar. 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–

Spring36

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerAl BashiqMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men82

Unisex13

Women5

Men20

Unisex72

Women8

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#4,188

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews19

Overall rank#1,384

PerfumerOlivia Giacobetti

Launched—

Reviews123

Category winnerElixirHigher 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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Elixir is a cool, smoky incense fragrance with cardamom, cinnamon, rose and woods wrapped in a steamy eucalyptus lift. Reviewers often describe it as church incense with the windows open, a mix of old stone, warm spice, Turkish bath air and soft rose rather than a heavy resin bomb. It suits people who like atmospheric…

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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 Elixir?

Al Bashiq takes 5 of 7 categories. Al Bashiq is rated 4.14/5 from 177 votes; Elixir is rated 3.93/5 from 1,012 votes. Choose Al Bashiq for a amber and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter. Choose Elixir for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on community sentiment and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Al Bashiq or Elixir?

Al Bashiq lasts longest (Al Bashiq 82/100, Elixir 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Al Bashiq or Elixir?

Al Bashiq projects furthest (Al Bashiq 75/100, Elixir 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Al Bashiq and Elixir smell similar?

Closely related: a 58% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, amber and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Incense, Cardamom, Guaiac Wood and Cedar.

Is Al Bashiq or Elixir better for summer or winter?

For summer, Al Bashiq is the stronger pick. For winter, Al Bashiq is the stronger pick. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Al Bashiq and Elixir?

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. Elixir has top notes of Eucalyptus, Cardamom and Cinnamon, heart notes of Turkey Red Rose, Mace, Orange Blossom and Egyptian Jasmine, a base of Incense, Cedar, Benzoin and Brazilian Rosewood.