Fragrance comparison

Al Bashiq vs Faihaa

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 178 ratings analysed

Al Bashiq

Nabeel

4.14177 votes

Rank #4,213 AmberWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

27%scent match

Clearly different

2 wins

Faihaa

Ajmal

5.001 votes

Rank #49,144 Warm SpicyRose

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Faihaa takes 2 of 3 categories.

Al Bashiq
Choose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Faihaa
Choose it for a warm spicy and rose character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Al Bashiq1/3

Faihaa2/3

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Faihaa
Sillage & projection: Faihaa
Value for money: Not scored
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

FaihaaAjmal

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.14/ 5 · 177 votes

Have 88%Had 12%Want 0%

5.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 17%Had 3%Want 81%

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

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity82

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity90

〰 Sillage79

♥ Love / hate100

Category winners

LongevityFaihaa

SillageFaihaa

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value78

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

woody92%

warm spicy84%

aromatic77%

balsamic69%

leather61%

warm spicy100%

rose92%

oud84%

musky77%

amber69%

white floral61%

Scent match27%Clearly different · both warm spicy and amber

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

SaffronLily-of-the-ValleyFruity Notes

Heart

RoseSpicesAmbergris

Base

Agarwood (Oud)Musk

InformationalShared notesSaffron, Agarwood (Oud) and Ambergris. 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–

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night50

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men82

Unisex13

Women5

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#4,213

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews19

Overall rank#49,144

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

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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Ajmal Faihaa is a warm, spiced rose and oud fragrance with a saffron lift up top and a musky, ambergris-tinged dry-down. It opens with a slightly fruity, floral brightness (lily-of-the-valley), then settles into a rose and spice heart that stays present as the oud and musk deepen. It reads unisex and leans best in coo…

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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 Faihaa?

Faihaa takes 2 of 3 categories. Al Bashiq is rated 4.14/5 from 177 votes; Faihaa is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Al Bashiq for a amber and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. Choose Faihaa for a warm spicy and rose character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Al Bashiq or Faihaa?

Faihaa lasts longest (Faihaa 90/100, Al Bashiq 82/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Al Bashiq or Faihaa?

Faihaa projects furthest (Faihaa 79/100, Al Bashiq 75/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Al Bashiq and Faihaa smell similar?

Clearly different: a 27% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy and amber accords. Common notes include Saffron, Agarwood (Oud) and Ambergris.

Is Al Bashiq or Faihaa better for summer or winter?

Faihaa suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Al Bashiq and Faihaa?

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. Faihaa has top notes of Saffron, Lily-of-the-Valley and Fruity Notes, heart notes of Rose, Spices and Ambergris, a base of Agarwood (Oud) and Musk.