Fragrance comparison

Al Bashiq vs Feelin' Impulse for Him

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 212 ratings analysed

5 wins

Al Bashiq

Nabeel

4.14177 votes

Rank #4,204 AmberWoody

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29%scent match

Clearly different

Feelin' Impulse for Him

Hinode

4.2035 votes

Rank #32,361 Warm SpicySweet

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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.
Feelin' Impulse for Him
Choose it for a warm spicy and sweet character. Wins on community sentiment and versatility. Best in winter, evening wear.

Al Bashiq5/7

Feelin' Impulse for Him2/7

Ratings & consensus: Al Bashiq
Community sentiment: Feelin' Impulse for Him
Longevity: Al Bashiq
Sillage & projection: Al Bashiq
Value for money: Al Bashiq
Versatility: Feelin' Impulse for Him
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

Feelin' Impulse for HimHinode

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.14/ 5 · 177 votes

Have 88%Had 12%Want 0%

4.20/ 5 · 35 votes

Have 48%Had 17%Want 35%

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

49%Love

34%Like

9%Ok

6%Dislike

3%Hate

35 votes

Category winnerFeelin' Impulse for HimMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity82

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate80

Category winners

LongevityAl Bashiq

SillageAl Bashiq

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value78

¤ Price value63

Category winnerAl BashiqBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

woody92%

warm spicy84%

aromatic77%

balsamic69%

leather61%

warm spicy100%

sweet92%

fruity84%

amber77%

ozonic69%

citrus61%

Scent match29%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

Top20-30 mins

FigViolet LeavesGrapefruit

Heart2-4 hrs

White PepperPatchouliCalabrian bergamot

Base6-8+ hrs

Tonka BeanIncenseLeatherSaffronMusk

InformationalShared notesLeather, Incense, Saffron and Patchouli. Durations are only published for Feelin' Impulse for Him, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring32

Summer14

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring35

Summer17

Fall87

Winter100

Day9

Night100

Category winnerFeelin' Impulse for HimMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men82

Unisex13

Women5

Men54

Unisex42

Women4

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#4,204

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews19

Overall rank#32,361

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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Feelin' Impulse for Him by Hinode delivers an inviting mix of ripe fig, crisp violet leaves, and zesty grapefruit right from the initial spray. As the citrus sparkle settles, the scent reveals a spicier core of crushed white pepper, clean patchouli, and bergamot. The dry-down turns deeply comforting, grounding itself …

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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 Feelin' Impulse for Him?

Al Bashiq takes 5 of 7 categories. Al Bashiq is rated 4.14/5 from 177 votes; Feelin' Impulse for Him is rated 4.20/5 from 35 votes. Choose Al Bashiq for a amber and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter. Choose Feelin' Impulse for Him for a warm spicy and sweet character. Wins on community sentiment and versatility. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Al Bashiq or Feelin' Impulse for Him?

Al Bashiq lasts longest (Al Bashiq 82/100, Feelin' Impulse for Him 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Al Bashiq or Feelin' Impulse for Him?

Al Bashiq projects furthest (Al Bashiq 75/100, Feelin' Impulse for Him 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Al Bashiq and Feelin' Impulse for Him smell similar?

Clearly different: a 29% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy and amber accords. Common notes include Leather, Incense, Saffron and Patchouli.

Is Al Bashiq or Feelin' Impulse for Him better for summer or winter?

For summer, Feelin' Impulse for Him is the stronger pick. For winter, Al Bashiq is the stronger pick. Feelin' Impulse for Him suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Al Bashiq and Feelin' Impulse for Him?

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. Feelin' Impulse for Him has top notes of Fig, Violet Leaves and Grapefruit, heart notes of White Pepper, Patchouli and Calabrian bergamot, a base of Tonka Bean, Incense, Leather and Saffron.