Fragrance comparison

Al Bashiq vs King

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 184 ratings analysed

2 wins

Al Bashiq

Nabeel

4.14177 votes

Rank #4,213 AmberWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

18%scent match

Clearly different

King

Assaf

4.437 votes

Rank #46,035 LavenderVanilla

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Al Bashiq takes 2 of 4 categories.

Al Bashiq
Choose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
King
Choose it for a lavender and vanilla character. Wins on value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.

Al Bashiq2/4

King1/4

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

KingAssaf

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.14/ 5 · 177 votes

Have 88%Had 12%Want 0%

4.43/ 5 · 7 votes

Have 67%Had 4%Want 30%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating 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

57%Love

29%Like

14%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

7 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity82

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity82

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate86

Category winners

LongevityTie

SillageAl Bashiq

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value78

¤ Price value81

Category winnerKingBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

woody92%

warm spicy84%

aromatic77%

balsamic69%

leather61%

lavender100%

vanilla92%

tobacco84%

amber77%

sweet69%

patchouli61%

Scent match18%Clearly different · both amber

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

LavenderBergamot

Heart

AmberPatchouli

Base

VanillaTobacco

InformationalShared notesLavender, Amber, Tobacco and Patchouli. 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–

Spring29

Summer29

Fall71

Winter100

Day17

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men82

Unisex13

Women5

Men89

Unisex11

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#4,213

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews19

Overall rank#46,035

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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King by Assaf opens with a bright burst of French lavender and zesty bergamot. The top notes fade quickly into an earthy heart where golden amber meets grounded patchouli. As the fragrance settles on skin, rich vanilla and dry tobacco leaf form a warm, sweet foundation. The contrast between aromatic herbs and resinous…

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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 King?

Al Bashiq takes 2 of 4 categories. Al Bashiq is rated 4.14/5 from 177 votes; King is rated 4.43/5 from 7 votes. Choose Al Bashiq for a amber and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. Choose King for a lavender and vanilla character. Wins on value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Al Bashiq or King?

They last about the same: Al Bashiq 82/100, King 82/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Al Bashiq or King?

Al Bashiq projects furthest (Al Bashiq 75/100, King 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Al Bashiq and King smell similar?

Clearly different: a 18% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber accords. Common notes include Lavender, Amber, Tobacco and Patchouli.

Is Al Bashiq or King better for summer or winter?

King suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Al Bashiq and King?

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. King has top notes of Lavender and Bergamot, heart notes of Amber and Patchouli, a base of Vanilla and Tobacco.