Fragrance comparison

Al Bashiq vs FRANCIS 01

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 191 ratings analysed

5 wins

Al Bashiq

Nabeel

4.14177 votes

Rank #4,204 AmberWoody

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38%scent match

Some overlap

FRANCIS 01

Synonyme

3.7114 votes

Rank #60,486 WoodyAmber

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Al Bashiq takes 5 of 5 categories.

Al Bashiq
Choose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.
FRANCIS 01
Choose it for a woody and amber character. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Al Bashiq5/5

FRANCIS 010/5

Ratings & consensus: Al Bashiq
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Al Bashiq
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 BashiqNabeel

FRANCIS 01Synonyme

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.14/ 5 · 177 votes

Have 88%Had 12%Want 0%

3.71/ 5 · 14 votes

Have 53%Had 23%Want 23%

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

14%Love

57%Like

21%Ok

0%Dislike

7%Hate

14 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity82

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate68

Category winners

LongevityAl Bashiq

SillageAl Bashiq

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value78

¤ Price value54

Category winnerAl BashiqBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

woody92%

warm spicy84%

aromatic77%

balsamic69%

leather61%

woody100%

amber92%

white floral84%

musky77%

almond69%

warm spicy61%

Scent match38%Some overlap · both amber, woody 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

Bitter AlmondSaffron

Heart

Egyptian JasmineCedarwood

Base

Woody NotesAmbergrisMusk

InformationalShared notesSaffron 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–

Spring80

Summer80

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night86

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men82

Unisex13

Women5

Men14

Unisex29

Women57

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#4,204

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews19

Overall rank#60,486

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.

Reviews →

Francis 01 by Synonyme is a dense and syrupy amber floral fragrance that centers on a heavy-hitting profile of bitter almond and saffron. It operates with an airy but persistent sweetness that settles into a woody foundation of cedar and ambergris. This unisex scent is designed for those who want a bold presence that …

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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 FRANCIS 01?

Al Bashiq takes 5 of 5 categories. Al Bashiq is rated 4.14/5 from 177 votes; FRANCIS 01 is rated 3.71/5 from 14 votes. Choose Al Bashiq for a amber and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter. Choose FRANCIS 01 for a woody and amber character. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Al Bashiq or FRANCIS 01?

Al Bashiq lasts longest (Al Bashiq 82/100, FRANCIS 01 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Al Bashiq or FRANCIS 01?

Al Bashiq projects furthest (Al Bashiq 75/100, FRANCIS 01 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Al Bashiq and FRANCIS 01 smell similar?

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

Is Al Bashiq or FRANCIS 01 better for summer or winter?

FRANCIS 01 suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Al Bashiq and FRANCIS 01?

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. FRANCIS 01 has top notes of Bitter Almond and Saffron, heart notes of Egyptian Jasmine and Cedarwood, a base of Woody Notes, Ambergris and Musk.