Fragrance comparison

Al Bashiq vs Florian

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 265 ratings analysed

4 wins

Al Bashiq

Nabeel

4.14177 votes

Rank #4,037 AmberWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

38%scent match

Some overlap

Florian

Gritti

4.0688 votes

Rank #8,045 OudWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

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 ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in winter.
Florian
Choose it for a oud and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in winter, evening wear.

Al Bashiq4/7

Florian3/7

Ratings & consensus: Al Bashiq
Community sentiment: Al Bashiq
Longevity: Florian
Sillage & projection: Florian
Value for money: Al Bashiq
Versatility: Florian
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

FlorianGritti

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.14/ 5 · 177 votes

Have 88%Had 12%Want 0%

4.06/ 5 · 88 votes

Have 20%Had 7%Want 73%

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

56%Love

19%Like

7%Ok

11%Dislike

7%Hate

88 votes

Category winnerAl BashiqMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity82

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity89

〰 Sillage80

♥ Love / hate76

Category winners

LongevityFlorian

SillageFlorian

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value78

¤ Price value50

Category winnerAl BashiqBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

woody92%

warm spicy84%

aromatic77%

balsamic69%

leather61%

oud100%

warm spicy92%

animalic84%

amber77%

woody69%

rose61%

Scent match38%Some overlap · 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

Top45 to 60 minutes

SaffronCardamomGinger

Heart4 to 6 hours

Laotian OudTaif RoseMyrrh

Base8 to 12+ hours

CivetIncenseSandalwood

InformationalShared notesIncense, Saffron, Cardamom and Myrrh. Durations are only published for Florian, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring32

Summer14

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring40

Summer12

Fall86

Winter100

Day31

Night100

Category winnerFlorianMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men82

Unisex13

Women5

Men54

Unisex36

Women10

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#4,037

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews19

Overall rank#8,045

PerfumerLuca Gritti

Launched—

Reviews11

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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Florian by Gritti is an intense oriental woody fragrance that leads with sharp saffron, spicy cardamom, and fresh ginger. The scent quickly introduces a heavy, medicinal Laotian oud paired with deep Taif rose and resinous myrrh. As it settles, warm incense, creamy sandalwood, and a distinct civet accord create an anim…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Al Bashiq or Florian?

Al Bashiq takes 4 of 7 categories. Al Bashiq is rated 4.14/5 from 177 votes; Florian is rated 4.06/5 from 88 votes. Choose Al Bashiq for a amber and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in winter. Choose Florian for a oud and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Al Bashiq or Florian?

Florian lasts longest (Florian 89/100, Al Bashiq 82/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Al Bashiq or Florian?

Florian projects furthest (Florian 80/100, Al Bashiq 75/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Al Bashiq and Florian smell similar?

Some overlap: a 38% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, warm spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Incense, Saffron, Cardamom and Myrrh.

Is Al Bashiq or Florian better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Al Bashiq and Florian?

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. Florian has top notes of Saffron, Cardamom and Ginger, heart notes of Laotian Oud, Taif Rose and Myrrh, a base of Civet, Incense and Sandalwood.