Fragrance comparison

Al Bashiq vs Il Giardino

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

Updated 11 Oct 2026 289 ratings analysed

6 wins

Al Bashiq

Nabeel

4.14177 votes

Rank #3,764 AmberWoody

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12%scent match

Clearly different

Il Giardino

Pantheon Roma

3.88112 votes

Rank #17,094 GreenFresh

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Al Bashiq takes 6 of 7 categories.

Al Bashiq
Choose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.
Il Giardino
Choose it for a green and fresh character. Wins on versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Al Bashiq6/7

Il Giardino1/7

Ratings & consensus: Al Bashiq
Community sentiment: Al Bashiq
Longevity: Al Bashiq
Sillage & projection: Al Bashiq
Value for money: Al Bashiq
Versatility: Il Giardino
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

Il GiardinoPantheon Roma

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.14/ 5 · 177 votes

Have 88%Had 12%Want 0%

3.88/ 5 · 112 votes

Have 36%Had 15%Want 50%

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

38%Love

33%Like

12%Ok

16%Dislike

2%Hate

112 votes

Category winnerAl BashiqMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity82

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate72

Category winners

LongevityAl Bashiq

SillageAl Bashiq

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value78

¤ Price value38

Category winnerAl BashiqBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

woody92%

warm spicy84%

aromatic77%

balsamic69%

leather61%

green100%

fresh88%

floral77%

fruity65%

ozonic53%

woody42%

Scent match12%Clearly different · both 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

Floral NotesIvy

Heart2-4 hrs

ApplePearVetiver

Base6-8+ hrs

LeatherMuskCedarBenzoin

InformationalShared notesLeather, Cedar, Vetiver and Benzoin. Durations are only published for Il Giardino, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring32

Summer14

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer100

Fall51

Winter22

Day100

Night32

Category winnerIl GiardinoMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men82

Unisex13

Women5

Men7

Unisex41

Women52

Casual 39%Work 33%Date 19%Party 8%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#3,764

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews19

Overall rank#17,094

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews6

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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Pantheon Roma Il Giardino captures the scent of a secluded Italian courtyard after rain. It opens with bitter, snapped ivy vines and wet stone before unfolding into crisp green apple and juicy pear. The fruit never turns sweet or syrupy. Instead, a dry vetiver and delicate floral undertone keep the composition cool an…

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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 Il Giardino?

Al Bashiq takes 6 of 7 categories. Al Bashiq is rated 4.14/5 from 177 votes; Il Giardino is rated 3.88/5 from 112 votes. Choose Al Bashiq for a amber and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter. Choose Il Giardino for a green and fresh character. Wins on versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Al Bashiq or Il Giardino?

Al Bashiq lasts longest (Al Bashiq 82/100, Il Giardino 68/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Al Bashiq or Il Giardino?

Al Bashiq projects furthest (Al Bashiq 75/100, Il Giardino 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Al Bashiq and Il Giardino smell similar?

Clearly different: a 12% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody accords. Common notes include Leather, Cedar, Vetiver and Benzoin.

Is Al Bashiq or Il Giardino better for summer or winter?

For summer, Il Giardino is the stronger pick. For winter, Al Bashiq is the stronger pick. Il Giardino suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Al Bashiq and Il Giardino?

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 Giardino has top notes of Floral Notes and Ivy, heart notes of Apple, Pear and Vetiver, a base of Leather, Musk, Cedar and Benzoin.