Fragrance comparison

Al Bashiq vs Khamrah

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 196 ratings analysed

Al Bashiq

Nabeel

4.14177 votes

Rank #4,213 AmberWoody

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26%scent match

Clearly different

3 wins

Khamrah

Areej

4.1119 votes

Rank #48,114 SweetAmber

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Khamrah takes 3 of 5 categories.

Al Bashiq
Choose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Khamrah
Choose it for a sweet and amber character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Al Bashiq2/5

Khamrah3/5

Ratings & consensus: Al Bashiq
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Khamrah
Sillage & projection: Khamrah
Value for money: Khamrah
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 BashiqNabeel

KhamrahAreej

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.14/ 5 · 177 votes

Have 88%Had 12%Want 0%

4.11/ 5 · 19 votes

Have 50%Had 6%Want 44%

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

74%Love

5%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

21%Hate

19 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity82

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity95

〰 Sillage95

♥ Love / hate78

Category winners

LongevityKhamrah

SillageKhamrah

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value78

¤ Price value94

Category winnerKhamrahBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

woody92%

warm spicy84%

aromatic77%

balsamic69%

leather61%

sweet100%

amber91%

vanilla83%

warm spicy74%

cinnamon65%

fresh spicy56%

Scent match26%Clearly different · both amber 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

CinnamonNutmeg

Heart

TuberosePralineDates

Base

Tonka BeanVanillaBenzoinMyrrh

InformationalShared notesMyrrh and Benzoin. 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–

Spring0

Summer50

Fall100

Winter0

Day100

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men82

Unisex13

Women5

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#4,213

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews19

Overall rank#48,114

PerfumerNot listed

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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Khamrah by Areej is a rich oriental spicy fragrance designed for women and men. It opens with an energizing punch of dry cinnamon and nutmeg that instantly warms the skin. The scent quickly settles into an indulgent heart of dates, praline, and creamy tuberose. As it matures, the base unfolds into a long-lasting blen…

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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 Khamrah?

Khamrah takes 3 of 5 categories. Al Bashiq is rated 4.14/5 from 177 votes; Khamrah is rated 4.11/5 from 19 votes. Choose Al Bashiq for a amber and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. Choose Khamrah for a sweet and amber character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Al Bashiq or Khamrah?

Khamrah lasts longest (Khamrah 95/100, Al Bashiq 82/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Al Bashiq or Khamrah?

Khamrah projects furthest (Khamrah 95/100, Al Bashiq 75/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Al Bashiq and Khamrah smell similar?

Clearly different: a 26% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Myrrh and Benzoin.

Is Al Bashiq or Khamrah better for summer or winter?

Khamrah suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Al Bashiq and Khamrah?

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. Khamrah has top notes of Cinnamon and Nutmeg, heart notes of Tuberose, Praline and Dates, a base of Tonka Bean, Vanilla, Benzoin and Myrrh.