Fragrance comparison

Al Bashiq vs Jacarandá

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 202 ratings analysed

5 wins

Al Bashiq

Nabeel

4.14177 votes

Rank #4,204 AmberWoody

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28%scent match

Clearly different

Jacarandá

Phebo

4.2025 votes

Rank #39,630 AromaticHerbal

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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.
Jacarandá
Choose it for a aromatic and herbal character. Wins on community sentiment and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Al Bashiq5/7

Jacarandá2/7

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

JacarandáPhebo

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.14/ 5 · 177 votes

Have 88%Had 12%Want 0%

4.20/ 5 · 25 votes

Have 41%Had 16%Want 43%

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

52%Love

32%Like

0%Ok

16%Dislike

0%Hate

25 votes

Category winnerJacarandáMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity82

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity59

〰 Sillage49

♥ Love / hate80

Category winners

LongevityAl Bashiq

SillageAl Bashiq

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value78

¤ Price value50

Category winnerAl BashiqBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

woody92%

warm spicy84%

aromatic77%

balsamic69%

leather61%

aromatic100%

herbal92%

oud84%

green77%

woody69%

fresh spicy61%

Scent match28%Clearly different · both aromatic and 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

Top

SageGreen LeavesHerbal NotesArtemisia

Heart

AppleIris FlowerLavender

Base

Agarwood (Oud)CedarMuskPatchouliTonka Bean

InformationalShared notesLavender, Artemisia, Agarwood (Oud) and Cedar. 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–

Spring80

Summer80

Fall100

Winter60

Day100

Night67

Category winnerJacarandáMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men82

Unisex13

Women5

Men33

Unisex67

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#4,204

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews19

Overall rank#39,630

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

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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Jacarandá by Phebo opens with a sharp burst of clary sage, crushed green leaves, and bitter artemisia. As the herbal blast settles, crisp lavender and green apple emerge, softening the bitter edge before revealing a dry cedar and agarwood base. Clean musk and dark patchouli lend a grounding earthiness without turning …

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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 Jacarandá?

Al Bashiq takes 5 of 7 categories. Al Bashiq is rated 4.14/5 from 177 votes; Jacarandá is rated 4.20/5 from 25 votes. Choose Al Bashiq for a amber and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter. Choose Jacarandá for a aromatic and herbal character. Wins on community sentiment and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Al Bashiq or Jacarandá?

Al Bashiq lasts longest (Al Bashiq 82/100, Jacarandá 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Al Bashiq or Jacarandá?

Al Bashiq projects furthest (Al Bashiq 75/100, Jacarandá 49/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Al Bashiq and Jacarandá smell similar?

Clearly different: a 28% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic and woody accords. Common notes include Lavender, Artemisia, Agarwood (Oud) and Cedar.

Is Al Bashiq or Jacarandá better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Al Bashiq and Jacarandá?

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. Jacarandá has top notes of Sage, Green Leaves, Herbal Notes and Artemisia, heart notes of Apple, Iris Flower and Lavender, a base of Agarwood (Oud), Cedar, Musk and Patchouli.