Fragrance comparison

Al Bashiq vs Holy Stick

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

Updated 29 Oct 2026 356 ratings analysed

5 wins

Al Bashiq

Nabeel

4.14177 votes

Rank #3,984 AmberWoody

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65%scent match

Closely related

Holy Stick

Chapel Factory

4.04179 votes

Rank #33,214 Warm SpicyAmber

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Al Bashiq takes 5 of 7 categories.

Al Bashiq
Choose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.
Holy Stick
Choose it for a warm spicy and amber character. Wins on community sentiment. Best in winter, evening wear.

Al Bashiq5/7

Holy Stick1/7

Ratings & consensus: Al Bashiq
Community sentiment: Holy Stick
Longevity: Al Bashiq
Sillage & projection: Al Bashiq
Value for money: Al Bashiq
Versatility: Tie
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

Holy StickChapel Factory

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.14/ 5 · 177 votes

Have 88%Had 12%Want 0%

4.04/ 5 · 179 votes

Have 22%Had 5%Want 73%

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

40%Love

34%Like

18%Ok

6%Dislike

2%Hate

179 votes

Category winnerHoly StickMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity82

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage46

♥ Love / hate76

Category winners

LongevityAl Bashiq

SillageAl Bashiq

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value78

¤ Price value57

Category winnerAl BashiqBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

woody92%

warm spicy84%

aromatic77%

balsamic69%

leather61%

warm spicy100%

amber88%

woody77%

aromatic65%

balsamic53%

smoky42%

Scent match65%Closely related · both amber, warm spicy and woody

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

Top15-30 mins

ClovesCardamomelemi

Heart2-3 hrs

IncenseCedarPetitgrain

Base4-6+ hrs

Palo SantoBenzoinAmberPatchouliGuaiac Wood

InformationalShared notesIncense, Cardamom, Guaiac Wood and Cedar. Durations are only published for Holy Stick, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring32

Summer14

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring46

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day89

Night100

Category winnerTieMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men82

Unisex13

Women5

Men11

Unisex72

Women17

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#3,984

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews19

Overall rank#33,214

PerfumerAnais Biguine

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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Holy Stick by Chapel Factory captures the quiet ritual of burning sacred wood. The cardamom hits immediately. A brisk flare of elemi and crushed cloves provides an energetic, peppery lift before the scent mellows into dry cedar and smoky incense. Palo Santo anchors the base with its signature creamy, minty warmth, sup…

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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 Holy Stick?

Al Bashiq takes 5 of 7 categories. Al Bashiq is rated 4.14/5 from 177 votes; Holy Stick is rated 4.04/5 from 179 votes. Choose Al Bashiq for a amber and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter. Choose Holy Stick for a warm spicy and amber character. Wins on community sentiment. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Al Bashiq or Holy Stick?

Al Bashiq lasts longest (Al Bashiq 82/100, Holy Stick 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Al Bashiq or Holy Stick?

Al Bashiq projects furthest (Al Bashiq 75/100, Holy Stick 46/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Al Bashiq and Holy Stick smell similar?

Closely related: a 65% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, warm spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Incense, Cardamom, Guaiac Wood and Cedar.

Is Al Bashiq or Holy Stick better for summer or winter?

For summer, Al Bashiq is the stronger pick. For winter, Al Bashiq is the stronger pick. Holy Stick suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Al Bashiq and Holy Stick?

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. Holy Stick has top notes of Cloves, Cardamom and elemi, heart notes of Incense, Cedar and Petitgrain, a base of Palo Santo, Benzoin, Amber and Patchouli.