Fragrance comparison

Al Bashiq vs Gravité

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 336 ratings analysed

6 wins

Al Bashiq

Nabeel

4.14177 votes

Rank #4,213 AmberWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

35%scent match

Some overlap

Gravité

Particle

3.45159 votes

Rank #43,869 WoodyFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Al Bashiq takes 6 of 7 categories.

Al Bashiq
Choose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.
Gravité
Choose it for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Al Bashiq6/7

Gravité1/7

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

GravitéParticle

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.14/ 5 · 177 votes

Have 88%Had 12%Want 0%

3.45/ 5 · 159 votes

Have 81%Had 19%Want 0%

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

43%Love

15%Like

11%Ok

6%Dislike

25%Hate

159 votes

Category winnerAl BashiqMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity82

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity54

〰 Sillage43

♥ Love / hate61

Category winners

LongevityAl Bashiq

SillageAl Bashiq

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value78

¤ Price value42

Category winnerAl BashiqBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

woody92%

warm spicy84%

aromatic77%

balsamic69%

leather61%

woody100%

fresh spicy90%

citrus80%

aromatic70%

musky60%

amber50%

Scent match35%Some overlap · both woody, amber and aromatic

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

BergamotGrapefruitPepperRosemary

Heart

Cashmere WoodPapyrusAppleNutmeg

Base

MuskCedarAmbergrisVetiver

InformationalShared notesCedar, Vetiver 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–

Spring100

Summer97

Fall89

Winter71

Day100

Night75

Category winnerGravitéMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men82

Unisex13

Women5

Men87

Unisex8

Women5

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#4,213

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews19

Overall rank#43,869

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 →

Particle Gravité starts with a brisk burst of bergamot and tart grapefruit, sharpened by cracked pepper and herbal rosemary. The initial citrus pop moves quickly into a soft woody heart where crisp apple meets papyrus and cashmere wood. As the fragrance settles on skin, warm cedar, vetiver, and clean musk create a qui…

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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 Gravité?

Al Bashiq takes 6 of 7 categories. Al Bashiq is rated 4.14/5 from 177 votes; Gravité is rated 3.45/5 from 159 votes. Choose Al Bashiq for a amber and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter. Choose Gravité for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Al Bashiq or Gravité?

Al Bashiq lasts longest (Al Bashiq 82/100, Gravité 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Al Bashiq or Gravité?

Al Bashiq projects furthest (Al Bashiq 75/100, Gravité 43/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Al Bashiq and Gravité smell similar?

Some overlap: a 35% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, amber and aromatic accords. Common notes include Cedar, Vetiver and Ambergris.

Is Al Bashiq or Gravité better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Al Bashiq and Gravité?

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. Gravité has top notes of Bergamot, Grapefruit, Pepper and Rosemary, heart notes of Cashmere Wood, Papyrus, Apple and Nutmeg, a base of Musk, Cedar, Ambergris and Vetiver.