Fragrance comparison

Al Bashiq vs High On Chocolate

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 183 ratings analysed

1 wins

Al Bashiq

Nabeel

4.14177 votes

Rank #4,104 AmberWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

33%scent match

Clearly different

High On Chocolate

The Dua Brand

4.676 votes

Rank #52,430 AmberWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Al Bashiq takes 1 of 1 categories.

Al Bashiq
Choose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
High On Chocolate
Choose it for a amber and warm spicy character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Al Bashiq1/1

High On Chocolate0/1

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

High On ChocolateThe Dua Brand

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.14/ 5 · 177 votes

Have 88%Had 12%Want 0%

4.67/ 5 · 6 votes

Have 71%Had 0%Want 29%

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

33%Like

0%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

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hate92

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value78

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

woody92%

warm spicy84%

aromatic77%

balsamic69%

leather61%

amber100%

warm spicy90%

cacao80%

sweet70%

citrus60%

chocolate50%

Scent match33%Clearly different · both 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

Dark ChocolateCacao PodLavenderAmberMandarin OrangeLabdanumBenzoinCaramelGingerFrankincenseGrapefruitCinnamon

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesLavender, Labdanum, Amber and Benzoin. Durations are only published for High On Chocolate, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring32

Summer14

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer60

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night60

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men82

Unisex13

Women5

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#4,104

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews19

Overall rank#52,430

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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High On Chocolate by The Dua Brand is a citrus gourmand fragrance that pairs rich dark chocolate with bright citrus fruits. The opening combines sharp mandarin orange and grapefruit with spicy ginger, cutting through the heavy sweetness early on. As the scent settles, cacao pod, warm cinnamon, and sweet caramel take c…

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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 High On Chocolate?

Al Bashiq takes 1 of 1 categories. Al Bashiq is rated 4.14/5 from 177 votes; High On Chocolate is rated 4.67/5 from 6 votes. Choose Al Bashiq for a amber and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. Choose High On Chocolate for a amber and warm spicy character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Do Al Bashiq and High On Chocolate smell similar?

Clearly different: a 33% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Lavender, Labdanum, Amber and Benzoin.

Is Al Bashiq or High On Chocolate better for summer or winter?

High On Chocolate suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Al Bashiq and High On Chocolate?

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. High On Chocolate features Dark Chocolate, Cacao Pod, Lavender, Amber and Mandarin Orange.