Al Bashiq vs Into The Blue
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
50%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Al Bashiq takes 4 of 4 categories.
Al BashiqChoose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter.
Into The BlueChoose it for a aromatic and woody character. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Al Bashiq4/4
Into The Blue0/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Al Bashiq
- Sillage & projection
- Al Bashiq
- Value for money
- Al Bashiq
- Versatility
- Not scored
- 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 BashiqNabeelInto The BlueMithWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.14/ 5 · 177 votes
Have 88%Had 12%Want 0%
2.67/ 5 · 3 votes
Have 38%Had 8%Want 54%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate56%Love
23%Like
7%Ok
8%Dislike
6%Hate
177 votes
0%Love
33%Like
33%Ok
0%Dislike
33%Hate
3 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost 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%
aromatic100%
woody92%
fresh spicy84%
citrus77%
amber69%
warm spicy61%
Scent match50%Some overlap · both woody, aromatic and amber
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
Top
Celery SeedsCardamomSeaweed
Heart
JuniperMyrtleLavenderLemonMandarin Orange
Base
Agarwood (Oud)OlibanumIncenseVanillaVetiverOak
InformationalShared notesIncense, Cardamom, Lavender and Agarwood (Oud). Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring32
Summer14
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Spring100
Summer100
Fall100
Winter50
Day100
Night–
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#4,213
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews19
Overall rank#73,962
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
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 →Into The Blue by Mith opens with a striking mix of citrus, celery seed, cardamom and seaweed, then settles into a dry aromatic heart of juniper, myrtle and lavender. The base adds oud, incense, vetiver and oak, so the overall feel is fresh at first, then woody, herbal and quietly resinous. It suits someone who likes b…
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 Into The Blue?
Al Bashiq takes 4 of 4 categories. Al Bashiq is rated 4.14/5 from 177 votes; Into The Blue is rated 2.67/5 from 3 votes. Choose Al Bashiq for a amber and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter. Choose Into The Blue for a aromatic and woody character. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Al Bashiq or Into The Blue?
Al Bashiq lasts longest (Al Bashiq 82/100, Into The Blue 60/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Al Bashiq or Into The Blue?
Al Bashiq projects furthest (Al Bashiq 75/100, Into The Blue 50/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Al Bashiq and Into The Blue smell similar?
Some overlap: a 50% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and amber accords. Common notes include Incense, Cardamom, Lavender and Agarwood (Oud).
Is Al Bashiq or Into The Blue better for summer or winter?
Into The Blue suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Al Bashiq and Into The Blue?
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. Into The Blue has top notes of Celery Seeds, Cardamom and Seaweed, heart notes of Juniper, Myrtle, Lavender and Lemon, a base of Agarwood (Oud), Olibanum, Incense and Vanilla.
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