Fragrance comparison

Al Bashiq vs Heritage

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 183 ratings analysed

Al Bashiq

Nabeel

4.14177 votes

Rank #4,107 AmberWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

48%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Heritage

The Dua Brand

4.506 votes

Rank #52,320 WoodyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Heritage takes 3 of 4 categories.

Al Bashiq
Choose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Heritage
Choose it for a woody and amber character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Al Bashiq1/4

Heritage3/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Heritage
Sillage & projection: Heritage
Value for money: Heritage
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

HeritageThe Dua Brand

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.14/ 5 · 177 votes

Have 88%Had 12%Want 0%

4.50/ 5 · 6 votes

Have 69%Had 8%Want 23%

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

67%Love

17%Like

17%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

6 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity82

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity96

〰 Sillage90

♥ Love / hate88

Category winners

LongevityHeritage

SillageHeritage

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value78

¤ Price value95

Category winnerHeritageBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

woody92%

warm spicy84%

aromatic77%

balsamic69%

leather61%

woody100%

amber92%

warm spicy84%

fruity77%

powdery69%

aromatic61%

Scent match48%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

Notes

Lily of the ValleyBlack CurrantViolet LeafTolu BalsamGuaiac WoodPeru BalsamSpicy NotesSandalwoodStrawberryWhite MuskCoffee CO2Pineapple

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesGuaiac Wood and Tolu Balsam. Durations are only published for Heritage, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring32

Summer14

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring25

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day75

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men82

Unisex13

Women5

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#4,107

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews19

Overall rank#52,320

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.

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Heritage by The Dua Brand is an Extrait de Parfum inspired by the rich opulence of Dubai. The scent starts with a rich splash of fruits, blending crisp apple, juicy pineapple, and creamy coconut with sweet peach and tart black currant. As it settles, warm spices like cinnamon, cardamom, and saffron mingle with dark ro…

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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 Heritage?

Heritage takes 3 of 4 categories. Al Bashiq is rated 4.14/5 from 177 votes; Heritage is rated 4.50/5 from 6 votes. Choose Al Bashiq for a amber and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. Choose Heritage for a woody and amber character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Al Bashiq or Heritage?

Heritage lasts longest (Heritage 96/100, Al Bashiq 82/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Al Bashiq or Heritage?

Heritage projects furthest (Heritage 90/100, Al Bashiq 75/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Al Bashiq and Heritage smell similar?

Some overlap: a 48% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, woody and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Guaiac Wood and Tolu Balsam.

Is Al Bashiq or Heritage better for summer or winter?

Heritage suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Al Bashiq and Heritage?

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. Heritage features Lily of the Valley, Black Currant, Violet Leaf, Tolu Balsam and Guaiac Wood.