Fragrance comparison

Al Bashiq vs La Bohéme

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 316 ratings analysed

7 wins

Al Bashiq

Nabeel

4.14177 votes

Rank #3,841 AmberWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

25%scent match

Clearly different

La Bohéme

Superz.

3.95139 votes

Rank #8,534 CitrusAromatic

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Al Bashiq takes 7 of 7 categories.

Al Bashiq
Choose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.
La Bohéme
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Best in spring.

Al Bashiq7/7

La Bohéme0/7

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

La BohémeSuperz.

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.14/ 5 · 177 votes

Have 88%Had 12%Want 0%

3.95/ 5 · 139 votes

Have 44%Had 14%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

50%Love

26%Like

6%Ok

4%Dislike

13%Hate

112 votes

Category winnerAl BashiqMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity82

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate74

Category winners

LongevityAl Bashiq

SillageAl Bashiq

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value78

¤ Price value57

Category winnerAl BashiqBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

woody92%

warm spicy84%

aromatic77%

balsamic69%

leather61%

citrus100%

aromatic86%

fresh spicy72%

woody58%

fruity44%

fresh30%

Scent match25%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

Notes

GrapefruitLemonJuniper BerriesGingerBlack CurrantMuskMossGeraniumVetiverCedarPink PepperAmber

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesCedar, Vetiver and Amber. 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–

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter12

Day–

Night–

Category winnerAl BashiqMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men82

Unisex13

Women5

Men73

Unisex23

Women3

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#3,841

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews19

Overall rank#8,534

PerfumerÖzge Erdoğmuş Altınel

Launched—

Reviews22

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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La Bohéme by Superz. centers on a bright, zesty grapefruit and lemon profile backed by sharp juniper berries. Designed for men, it offers a crisp, aromatic experience suited for sweltering summer days. The fragrance maintains a fresh, citrus-forward character from application through to the dry-down, making it a relia…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Al Bashiq or La Bohéme?

Al Bashiq takes 7 of 7 categories. Al Bashiq is rated 4.14/5 from 177 votes; La Bohéme is rated 3.95/5 from 139 votes. Choose Al Bashiq for a amber and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter. Choose La Bohéme for a citrus and aromatic character. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Al Bashiq or La Bohéme?

Al Bashiq lasts longest (Al Bashiq 82/100, La Bohéme 72/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Al Bashiq or La Bohéme?

Al Bashiq projects furthest (Al Bashiq 75/100, La Bohéme 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Al Bashiq and La Bohéme smell similar?

Clearly different: a 25% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic and woody accords. Common notes include Cedar, Vetiver and Amber.

Is Al Bashiq or La Bohéme better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Al Bashiq and La Bohéme?

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. La Bohéme features Grapefruit, Lemon, Juniper Berries, Ginger and Black Currant.