Al Bashiq vs L'Apollon
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
44%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Al Bashiq takes 3 of 4 categories.
Al BashiqChoose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
L'ApollonChoose it for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Al Bashiq3/4
L'Apollon1/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Al Bashiq
- Sillage & projection
- Al Bashiq
- Value for money
- L'Apollon
- 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 BashiqNabeelL'ApollonLe Parfum CitoyenWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.14/ 5 · 177 votes
Have 88%Had 12%Want 0%
3.00/ 5 · 2 votes
Have 50%Had 0%Want 50%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate56%Love
23%Like
7%Ok
8%Dislike
6%Hate
177 votes
50%Love
0%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
50%Hate
2 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 winnerL'ApollonBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothamber100%
woody92%
warm spicy84%
aromatic77%
balsamic69%
leather61%
warm spicy100%
woody92%
citrus84%
fresh spicy77%
leather69%
aromatic61%
Scent match44%Some overlap · both woody, warm spicy and aromatic
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
Top30 to 45 minutes
BergamotGrapefruit
Heart2 to 3 hours
PimentoPepperPink PepperSaffron
Base5 to 8 hours
LeatherSandalwoodVetiverLabdanum
InformationalShared notesLeather, Saffron, Labdanum and Vetiver. Durations are only published for L'Apollon, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring32
Summer14
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Spring100
Summer100
Fall0
Winter0
Day100
Night–
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#4,107
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews19
Overall rank#68,093
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews1
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 →L'Apollon by Le Parfum Citoyen opens with a sharp burst of bergamot and bitter grapefruit. The citrus top quickly meets a vibrant, piquant heart packed with black pepper, pink pepper, pimento, and warm saffron. As the initial zest settles, the fragrance shifts into a dry, woody, and resinous base anchored by leather, …
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 L'Apollon?
Al Bashiq takes 3 of 4 categories. Al Bashiq is rated 4.14/5 from 177 votes; L'Apollon is rated 3.00/5 from 2 votes. Choose Al Bashiq for a amber and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. Choose L'Apollon for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Al Bashiq or L'Apollon?
They last about the same: Al Bashiq 82/100, L'Apollon 80/100 for longevity in community votes.
Which projects more, Al Bashiq or L'Apollon?
Al Bashiq projects furthest (Al Bashiq 75/100, L'Apollon 50/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Al Bashiq and L'Apollon smell similar?
Some overlap: a 44% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, warm spicy and aromatic accords. Common notes include Leather, Saffron, Labdanum and Vetiver.
Is Al Bashiq or L'Apollon better for summer or winter?
L'Apollon suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Al Bashiq and L'Apollon?
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. L'Apollon has top notes of Bergamot and Grapefruit, heart notes of Pimento, Pepper, Pink Pepper and Saffron, a base of Leather, Sandalwood, Vetiver and Labdanum.
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