Fragrance comparison

Al Bashiq vs Havana’s Royal Chariot

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 178 ratings analysed

2 wins

Al Bashiq

Nabeel

4.14177 votes

Rank #3,844 AmberWoody

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52%scent match

Some overlap

Havana’s Royal Chariot

The Dua Brand

5.001 votes

Rank #41,430 WoodyWarm Spicy

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Al Bashiq takes 2 of 4 categories.

Al Bashiq
Choose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Havana’s Royal Chariot
Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, evening wear.

Al Bashiq2/4

Havana’s Royal Chariot1/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Al Bashiq
Sillage & projection: Tie
Value for money: Havana’s Royal Chariot
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

Havana’s Royal ChariotThe Dua Brand

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.14/ 5 · 177 votes

Have 88%Had 12%Want 0%

5.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 75%Had 0%Want 25%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating 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

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity82

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate100

Category winners

LongevityAl Bashiq

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value78

¤ Price value100

Category winnerHavana’s Royal ChariotBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

woody92%

warm spicy84%

aromatic77%

balsamic69%

leather61%

woody100%

warm spicy92%

amber84%

fresh spicy77%

aromatic69%

citrus61%

Scent match52%Some overlap · both woody, amber 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

Notes

Mandarin OrangeFrench labdanumGuaiac WoodWhite HoneySandalwoodPatchouliBergamotLavenderGeraniumCardamomVanillaJasmine

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesCardamom, Lavender, Guaiac Wood and Labdanum. Durations are only published for Havana’s Royal Chariot, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring32

Summer14

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter100

Day47

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men82

Unisex13

Women5

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Date 35%Party 27%Casual 23%Work 15%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#3,844

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews19

Overall rank#41,430

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

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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Havana’s Royal Chariot by The Dua Brand hits the air with crisp green apple, zesty bergamot, and a soothing wave of fresh lavender. As the opening brightness settles, the scent reveals a rich core of sweet white honey, smooth vanilla, and earthy cacao. Deep base notes of warm sandalwood, dry patchouli, and subtle toba…

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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 Havana’s Royal Chariot?

Al Bashiq takes 2 of 4 categories. Al Bashiq is rated 4.14/5 from 177 votes; Havana’s Royal Chariot is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Al Bashiq for a amber and woody character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. Choose Havana’s Royal Chariot for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Al Bashiq or Havana’s Royal Chariot?

Al Bashiq lasts longest (Al Bashiq 82/100, Havana’s Royal Chariot 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Al Bashiq or Havana’s Royal Chariot?

Projection is very close: Al Bashiq 75/100, Havana’s Royal Chariot 75/100 for sillage.

Do Al Bashiq and Havana’s Royal Chariot smell similar?

Some overlap: a 52% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, amber and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Cardamom, Lavender, Guaiac Wood and Labdanum.

Is Al Bashiq or Havana’s Royal Chariot better for summer or winter?

Havana’s Royal Chariot suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Al Bashiq and Havana’s Royal Chariot?

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. Havana’s Royal Chariot features Mandarin Orange, French labdanum, Guaiac Wood, White Honey and Sandalwood.