Al Bashiq vs Il Flaneur
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
37%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Al Bashiq takes 6 of 7 categories.
Al BashiqChoose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.
Il FlaneurChoose it for a leather and woody character. Wins on versatility. Best in fall, evening wear.
Al Bashiq6/7
Il Flaneur1/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Al Bashiq
- Community sentiment
- Al Bashiq
- Longevity
- Al Bashiq
- Sillage & projection
- Al Bashiq
- Value for money
- Al Bashiq
- Versatility
- Il Flaneur
- 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 BashiqNabeelIl FlaneurProfumi Di PolignanoWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.14/ 5 · 177 votes
Have 88%Had 12%Want 0%
2.85/ 5 · 26 votes
Have 37%Had 16%Want 47%
Category winnerAl BashiqRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate56%Love
23%Like
7%Ok
8%Dislike
6%Hate
177 votes
19%Love
12%Like
19%Ok
35%Dislike
15%Hate
26 votes
Category winnerAl BashiqMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityAl Bashiq
SillageAl Bashiq
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerAl BashiqBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothamber100%
woody92%
warm spicy84%
aromatic77%
balsamic69%
leather61%
leather100%
woody92%
warm spicy84%
patchouli77%
animalic69%
soft spicy61%
Scent match37%Some overlap · both woody, warm spicy and leather
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
LeatherIncenseCypressStyraxSaffronCardamomLavenderArtemisia
Heart
Agarwood (Oud)MyrrhBalsamic NotesEarthy NotesGuaiac WoodOlibanumLabdanumCedar
Base
VetiverAmberTobaccoTolu BalsamBenzoinPatchouliSweet NotesAmbergris
Top30 to 45 minutes
Pink PepperSaffronGrapefruitCoconut
Heart2 to 3 hours
PistachioRoseGeraniumJasmine Sambac
Base5 to 8 hours
LeatherPatchouliSandalwoodAgarwood (Oud)Jasmine
InformationalShared notesLeather, Saffron, Agarwood (Oud) and Patchouli. Durations are only published for Il Flaneur, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring32
Summer14
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Spring30
Summer0
Fall100
Winter80
Day29
Night100
Category winnerIl FlaneurMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#4,104
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews19
Overall rank#63,246
PerfumerArturetto Landi
Launched—
Reviews2
Category winnerAl BashiqHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotAl 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 →Il Flaneur by Profumi Di Polignano offers an unexpected clash between creamy sweetness and dark, smoky hide. The scent opens with a sharp burst of pink pepper and tart grapefruit softened by a distinct touch of coconut and saffron. Soon, a nutty heart of pistachio blends into floral geranium and rose, keeping the prof…
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.
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Common questions
Straight answers from the data above.
Which is better, Al Bashiq or Il Flaneur?
Al Bashiq takes 6 of 7 categories. Al Bashiq is rated 4.14/5 from 177 votes; Il Flaneur is rated 2.85/5 from 26 votes. Choose Al Bashiq for a amber and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter. Choose Il Flaneur for a leather and woody character. Wins on versatility. Best in fall, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, Al Bashiq or Il Flaneur?
Al Bashiq lasts longest (Al Bashiq 82/100, Il Flaneur 70/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Al Bashiq or Il Flaneur?
Al Bashiq projects furthest (Al Bashiq 75/100, Il Flaneur 63/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Al Bashiq and Il Flaneur smell similar?
Some overlap: a 37% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, warm spicy and leather accords. Common notes include Leather, Saffron, Agarwood (Oud) and Patchouli.
Is Al Bashiq or Il Flaneur better for summer or winter?
For summer, Al Bashiq is the stronger pick. For winter, Al Bashiq is the stronger pick. Il Flaneur suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Al Bashiq and Il Flaneur?
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. Il Flaneur has top notes of Pink Pepper, Saffron, Grapefruit and Coconut, heart notes of Pistachio, Rose, Geranium and Jasmine Sambac, a base of Leather, Patchouli, Sandalwood and Agarwood (Oud).
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