Fragrance comparison

Al Bashiq vs Kaheela Lux

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

Updated 8 Nov 2026 226 ratings analysed

5 wins

Al Bashiq

Nabeel

4.14177 votes

Rank #4,112 AmberWoody

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45%scent match

Some overlap

Kaheela Lux

PARIS CORNER

4.2249 votes

Rank #15,603 AmberWarm Spicy

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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.
Kaheela Lux
Choose it for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on community sentiment and versatility. Best in winter, evening wear.

Al Bashiq5/7

Kaheela Lux2/7

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

Kaheela LuxPARIS CORNER

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.14/ 5 · 177 votes

Have 88%Had 12%Want 0%

4.22/ 5 · 49 votes

Have 51%Had 4%Want 45%

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

51%Love

31%Like

10%Ok

6%Dislike

2%Hate

49 votes

Category winnerKaheela LuxMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity82

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate81

Category winners

LongevityAl Bashiq

SillageAl Bashiq

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value78

¤ Price value70

Category winnerAl BashiqBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

woody92%

warm spicy84%

aromatic77%

balsamic69%

leather61%

amber100%

warm spicy90%

woody80%

powdery70%

musky60%

cinnamon50%

Scent match45%Some overlap · both amber, warm spicy 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

Top30 to 45 minutes

AppleSweet Almond

Heart2 to 3 hours

CinnamonHayOrrisRosePatchouliCedarwood

Base4 to 6 hours

AmberBenzoinLabdanumSandalwoodMusk

InformationalShared notesLabdanum, Amber, Benzoin and Patchouli. Durations are only published for Kaheela Lux, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring32

Summer14

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring21

Summer4

Fall88

Winter100

Day56

Night100

Category winnerKaheela LuxMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men82

Unisex13

Women5

Men9

Unisex69

Women23

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#4,112

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews19

Overall rank#15,603

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews12

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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Kaheela Lux by PARIS CORNER is a warm, resinous fragrance that pairs crisp fruit with rich spices and balsamic sweetness. It opens with crisp apple and sweet almond, setting a cozy, nutty tone right away. The heart builds warmth through cinnamon, earthy patchouli, dry cedarwood, and a touch of powdery orris alongside …

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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 Kaheela Lux?

Al Bashiq takes 5 of 7 categories. Al Bashiq is rated 4.14/5 from 177 votes; Kaheela Lux is rated 4.22/5 from 49 votes. Choose Al Bashiq for a amber and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter. Choose Kaheela Lux for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on community sentiment and versatility. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Al Bashiq or Kaheela Lux?

Al Bashiq lasts longest (Al Bashiq 82/100, Kaheela Lux 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Al Bashiq or Kaheela Lux?

Al Bashiq projects furthest (Al Bashiq 75/100, Kaheela Lux 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Al Bashiq and Kaheela Lux smell similar?

Some overlap: a 45% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, warm spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Labdanum, Amber, Benzoin and Patchouli.

Is Al Bashiq or Kaheela Lux better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Al Bashiq and Kaheela Lux?

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. Kaheela Lux has top notes of Apple and Sweet Almond, heart notes of Cinnamon, Hay, Orris and Rose, a base of Amber, Benzoin, Labdanum and Sandalwood.