Al Bashiq vs Itaque
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
55%scent match
Closely related
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Al Bashiq takes 5 of 5 categories.
Al BashiqChoose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.
ItaqueChoose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Al Bashiq5/5
Itaque0/5
- Ratings & consensus
- Al Bashiq
- 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 BashiqNabeelItaqueWOOTWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.14/ 5 · 177 votes
Have 88%Had 12%Want 0%
3.45/ 5 · 11 votes
Have 23%Had 0%Want 77%
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
36%Love
18%Like
9%Ok
27%Dislike
9%Hate
11 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%
woody100%
warm spicy83%
amber65%
fresh spicy48%
balsamic30%
Scent match55%Closely related · both woody, warm spicy 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
TamarindCardamomNutmegMarigold
Heart
Gurjan balsamSaffronGuaiac WoodPeony
Base
ResinFrankincenseAmbergrisMyrrhOudPatchouliCypriolWhite Musk
InformationalShared notesSaffron, Cardamom, Myrrh and Guaiac Wood. 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–
Spring20
Summer20
Fall100
Winter100
Day100
Night83
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#4,188
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews19
Overall rank#66,174
PerfumerBertrand Duchaufour
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 →Itaque by WOOT is a woody amber scent built on a foundation of frankincense and myrrh. This 2024 release balances bright tamarind and spicy cardamom with a deep, resinous core. It performs best during cool autumn evenings, offering a grounding, atmospheric experience for those who appreciate complex, wood-forward 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 Itaque?
Al Bashiq takes 5 of 5 categories. Al Bashiq is rated 4.14/5 from 177 votes; Itaque is rated 3.45/5 from 11 votes. Choose Al Bashiq for a amber and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter. Choose Itaque for a woody and warm spicy character. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Al Bashiq or Itaque?
Al Bashiq lasts longest (Al Bashiq 82/100, Itaque 60/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Al Bashiq or Itaque?
Al Bashiq projects furthest (Al Bashiq 75/100, Itaque 63/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Al Bashiq and Itaque smell similar?
Closely related: a 55% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, warm spicy and amber accords. Common notes include Saffron, Cardamom, Myrrh and Guaiac Wood.
Is Al Bashiq or Itaque better for summer or winter?
Itaque suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Al Bashiq and Itaque?
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. Itaque has top notes of Tamarind, Cardamom, Nutmeg and Marigold, heart notes of Gurjan balsam, Saffron, Guaiac Wood and Peony, a base of Resin, Frankincense, Ambergris and Myrrh.
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