Fragrance comparison

Al Bashiq vs Interlude Black Iris

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 3,384 ratings analysed

Al Bashiq

Nabeel

4.14177 votes

Rank #4,211 AmberWoody

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44%scent match

Some overlap

5 wins

Interlude Black Iris

Amouage

4.223,207 votes

Rank #25,902 AmberWoody

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Interlude Black Iris takes 5 of 7 categories.

Al Bashiq
Choose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Interlude Black Iris
Choose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.

Al Bashiq2/7

Interlude Black Iris5/7

Ratings & consensus: Interlude Black Iris
Community sentiment: Interlude Black Iris
Longevity: Interlude Black Iris
Sillage & projection: Interlude Black Iris
Value for money: Al Bashiq
Versatility: Interlude Black Iris
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

Interlude Black IrisAmouage

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.14/ 5 · 177 votes

Have 88%Had 12%Want 0%

4.22/ 5 · 3,207 votes

Have 80%Had 20%Want 0%

Category winnerInterlude Black IrisRating 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

57%Love

23%Like

9%Ok

7%Dislike

4%Hate

3,207 votes

Category winnerInterlude Black IrisMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity82

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity86

〰 Sillage76

♥ Love / hate80

Category winners

LongevityInterlude Black Iris

SillageInterlude Black Iris

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%

amber100%

woody92%

powdery84%

iris77%

fresh spicy69%

warm spicy61%

Scent match44%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

Top

Violet LeafRosemaryBergamot

Heart

OrrisOlibanumMyrhhAmberLabdanumVanilla

Base

LeatherAgarwood (Oud)SandalwoodPatchouliCedar

InformationalShared notesLeather, Agarwood (Oud), Olibanum and Labdanum. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring32

Summer14

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring36

Summer13

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerInterlude Black IrisMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men82

Unisex13

Women5

Men86

Unisex13

Women2

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#4,211

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews19

Overall rank#25,902

PerfumerPierre Negrin

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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Amouage Interlude Black Iris puts a dark, velvet spin on the famous blue-bottle original. Pierre Negrin uses a buttery, powdery iris to quiet the loud, smoky incense of the classic formula. What remains is a smooth, woody skin scent that balances cold violet leaf and warm leather, making it perfect for cold nights in …

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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 Interlude Black Iris?

Interlude Black Iris takes 5 of 7 categories. Al Bashiq is rated 4.14/5 from 177 votes; Interlude Black Iris is rated 4.22/5 from 3,207 votes. Choose Al Bashiq for a amber and woody character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. Choose Interlude Black Iris for a amber and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Al Bashiq or Interlude Black Iris?

Interlude Black Iris lasts longest (Interlude Black Iris 86/100, Al Bashiq 82/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Al Bashiq or Interlude Black Iris?

Projection is very close: Interlude Black Iris 76/100, Al Bashiq 75/100 for sillage.

Do Al Bashiq and Interlude Black Iris smell similar?

Some overlap: a 44% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, woody and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Leather, Agarwood (Oud), Olibanum and Labdanum.

Is Al Bashiq or Interlude Black Iris better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Al Bashiq and Interlude Black Iris?

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. Interlude Black Iris has top notes of Violet Leaf, Rosemary and Bergamot, heart notes of Orris, Olibanum, Myrhh and Amber, a base of Leather, Agarwood (Oud), Sandalwood and Patchouli.