Fragrance comparison

Al Bashiq vs Infinitoud

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

Updated 9 Oct 2026 275 ratings analysed

5 wins

Al Bashiq

Nabeel

4.14177 votes

Rank #3,721 AmberWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

54%scent match

Some overlap

Infinitoud

House of BŌ

4.0498 votes

Rank #27,403 WoodyAmber

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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.
Infinitoud
Choose it for a woody and amber character. Wins on community sentiment and versatility. Best in fall, evening wear.

Al Bashiq5/7

Infinitoud2/7

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

InfinitoudHouse of BŌ

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.14/ 5 · 177 votes

Have 88%Had 12%Want 0%

4.04/ 5 · 98 votes

Have 37%Had 6%Want 58%

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

36%Like

16%Ok

5%Dislike

3%Hate

98 votes

Category winnerInfinitoudMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity82

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate76

Category winners

LongevityAl Bashiq

SillageAl Bashiq

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value78

¤ Price value27

Category winnerAl BashiqBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

woody92%

warm spicy84%

aromatic77%

balsamic69%

leather61%

woody100%

amber92%

warm spicy84%

fresh spicy77%

balsamic69%

oud61%

Scent match54%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

Top20-30 mins

peyoteMyrrhVetiver

Heart2-4 hrs

CedarBlack PepperPatchouli

Base6-10 hrs

IncenseAgarwood (Oud)Gurjan balsam

InformationalShared notesIncense, Agarwood (Oud), Myrrh and Cedar. Durations are only published for Infinitoud, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring32

Summer14

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring50

Summer22

Fall100

Winter97

Day81

Night100

Category winnerInfinitoudMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men82

Unisex13

Women5

Men64

Unisex30

Women6

Date 33%Casual 28%Work 26%Party 14%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#3,721

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews19

Overall rank#27,403

PerfumerCarlos Benaïm

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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House of BŌ Infinitoud treats agarwood with unexpected clarity rather than heavy barnyard funk. The scent opens with bitter desert peyote, crisp earthy vetiver, and a dry flash of myrrh resin. It quickly settles into smoky cedarwood and black pepper before drying down to warm incense, gurjan balsam, and smooth oud. Th…

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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 Infinitoud?

Al Bashiq takes 5 of 7 categories. Al Bashiq is rated 4.14/5 from 177 votes; Infinitoud is rated 4.04/5 from 98 votes. Choose Al Bashiq for a amber and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter. Choose Infinitoud for a woody and amber character. Wins on community sentiment and versatility. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Al Bashiq or Infinitoud?

Al Bashiq lasts longest (Al Bashiq 82/100, Infinitoud 70/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Al Bashiq or Infinitoud?

Al Bashiq projects furthest (Al Bashiq 75/100, Infinitoud 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Al Bashiq and Infinitoud smell similar?

Some overlap: a 54% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, woody and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Incense, Agarwood (Oud), Myrrh and Cedar.

Is Al Bashiq or Infinitoud better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Al Bashiq and Infinitoud?

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. Infinitoud has top notes of peyote, Myrrh and Vetiver, heart notes of Cedar, Black Pepper and Patchouli, a base of Incense, Agarwood (Oud) and Gurjan balsam.