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Al Bashiq vs Hascish Homme

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

Updated 260 ratings analysed
Some overlap
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 longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter.

  • Hascish Homme

    Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Al Bashiq4/7
Hascish Homme3/7
Ratings & consensus
Hascish Homme
Community sentiment
Hascish Homme
Longevity
Al Bashiq
Sillage & projection
Al Bashiq
Value for money
Al Bashiq
Versatility
Hascish Homme
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
Hascish HommeVeejaga
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
4.14/ 5 · 177 votes
Have 88%Had 12%Want 0%
4.36/ 5 · 83 votes
Have 32%Had 11%Want 57%
Category winnerHascish HommeRating 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

57%Love
31%Like
4%Ok
8%Dislike
0%Hate

83 votes

Category winnerHascish HommeMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity82
〰 Sillage75
♥ Love / hate79
⏱ Longevity69
〰 Sillage63
♥ Love / hate84
Category winners

LongevityAl Bashiq

SillageAl Bashiq

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value78
¤ Price value72
Category winnerAl BashiqBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
amber100%
woody92%
warm spicy84%
aromatic77%
balsamic69%
leather61%
woody100%
aromatic92%
leather84%
amber77%
fresh spicy69%
earthy61%
Scent match52%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
Top20-30 mins
ArtemisiaGreen NotesBergamotFruity Notes
Heart2-4 hrs
VetiverPatchouliCedarCarnationGeraniumRoseJasmine
Base8-10+ hrs
OlibanumLeatherCastoreumOakmossLabdanumMusk
InformationalShared notesLeather, Artemisia, Olibanum and Labdanum. Durations are only published for Hascish Homme, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring32
Summer14
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Spring38
Summer26
Fall100
Winter69
Day100
Night94
Category winnerHascish HommeMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men82
Unisex13
Women5
Men81
Unisex15
Women4
Date 33%Casual 31%Work 19%Party 17%
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#3,841

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews19

Overall rank#27,167

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 →

Hascish Homme by Veejaga is an uncompromising vintage leather scent born in 1983. It does not apologize for its weight. The first spray releases a sharp, bitter wave of green artemisia and sparkling bergamot, cutting through the air with medicinal intensity. Within twenty minutes, the initial bite subsides into a dark…

Reviews →
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 Hascish Homme?

Al Bashiq takes 4 of 7 categories. Al Bashiq is rated 4.14/5 from 177 votes; Hascish Homme is rated 4.36/5 from 83 votes. Choose Al Bashiq for a amber and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter. Choose Hascish Homme for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Al Bashiq or Hascish Homme?

Al Bashiq lasts longest (Al Bashiq 82/100, Hascish Homme 69/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Al Bashiq or Hascish Homme?

Al Bashiq projects furthest (Al Bashiq 75/100, Hascish Homme 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Al Bashiq and Hascish Homme smell similar?

Some overlap: a 52% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, amber and aromatic accords. Common notes include Leather, Artemisia, Olibanum and Labdanum.

Is Al Bashiq or Hascish Homme better for summer or winter?

For summer, Hascish Homme is the stronger pick. For winter, Al Bashiq is the stronger pick. Hascish Homme suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Al Bashiq and Hascish Homme?

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. Hascish Homme has top notes of Artemisia, Green Notes, Bergamot and Fruity Notes, heart notes of Vetiver, Patchouli, Cedar and Carnation, a base of Olibanum, Leather, Castoreum and Oakmoss.

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