Al Bashiq vs Enigma
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
57%scent match
Closely related
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Al Bashiq takes 3 of 5 categories.
Al BashiqChoose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
EnigmaChoose it for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear.
Al Bashiq3/5
Enigma2/5
- Ratings & consensus
- Enigma
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Enigma
- 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 BashiqNabeelEnigmaX-RayWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.14/ 5 · 177 votes
Have 88%Had 12%Want 0%
4.37/ 5 · 19 votes
Have 16%Had 5%Want 79%
Category winnerEnigmaRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate56%Love
23%Like
7%Ok
8%Dislike
6%Hate
177 votes
58%Love
32%Like
0%Ok
11%Dislike
0%Hate
19 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityEnigma
SillageAl Bashiq
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerAl BashiqBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothamber100%
woody92%
warm spicy84%
aromatic77%
balsamic69%
leather61%
amber100%
warm spicy86%
balsamic72%
woody58%
floral44%
smoky30%
Scent match57%Closely related · both amber, warm spicy and woody
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
LeatherIncenseCypressStyraxSaffronCardamomLavenderArtemisia
Heart
Agarwood (Oud)MyrrhBalsamic NotesEarthy NotesGuaiac WoodOlibanumLabdanumCedar
Base
VetiverAmberTobaccoTolu BalsamBenzoinPatchouliSweet NotesAmbergris
Top
OlibanumStyraxLilacAldehydes
Heart
CarnationFreesiaBeeswaxRose de Mai
Base
IncenseSiam BenzoinAmberLabdanumGuaiac WoodVanillaPatchouli
InformationalShared notesIncense, Styrax, Guaiac Wood and Olibanum. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring32
Summer14
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Spring33
Summer17
Fall83
Winter100
Day11
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#4,188
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews19
Overall rank#33,127
PerfumerIrina Burlakova
Launched—
Reviews2
Category winnerAl BashiqHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotAl 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.
Reviews →Enigma by X-Ray opens with a sharp burst of aldehydes and smoky olibanum resin, cutting through cold autumn air with immediate presence. A spicy carnation heart and honeyed beeswax core quickly absorb the fleeting lilac top notes, steering the structure toward a dry, balsamic profile. As it settles over the first hou…
Reviews →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 Enigma?
Al Bashiq takes 3 of 5 categories. Al Bashiq is rated 4.14/5 from 177 votes; Enigma is rated 4.37/5 from 19 votes. Choose Al Bashiq for a amber and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. Choose Enigma for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, Al Bashiq or Enigma?
Enigma lasts longest (Enigma 89/100, Al Bashiq 82/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Al Bashiq or Enigma?
Al Bashiq projects furthest (Al Bashiq 75/100, Enigma 72/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Al Bashiq and Enigma smell similar?
Closely related: a 57% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, warm spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Incense, Styrax, Guaiac Wood and Olibanum.
Is Al Bashiq or Enigma better for summer or winter?
Enigma suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Al Bashiq and Enigma?
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. Enigma has top notes of Olibanum, Styrax, Lilac and Aldehydes, heart notes of Carnation, Freesia, Beeswax and Rose de Mai, a base of Incense, Siam Benzoin, Amber and Labdanum.
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