Fragrance comparison

Al Bashiq vs Labdanum

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 184 ratings analysed

4 wins

Al Bashiq

Nabeel

4.14177 votes

Rank #4,206 AmberWoody

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32%scent match

Clearly different

Labdanum

Parfumane

4.437 votes

Rank #34,200 AmberFruity

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Al Bashiq takes 4 of 4 categories.

Al Bashiq
Choose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter.
Labdanum
Choose it for a amber and fruity character. Best in spring, evening wear.

Al Bashiq4/4

Labdanum0/4

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

LabdanumParfumane

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 63%Had 0%Want 38%

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

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate86

Category winners

LongevityAl Bashiq

SillageAl Bashiq

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value78

¤ Price value75

Category winnerAl BashiqBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

woody92%

warm spicy84%

aromatic77%

balsamic69%

leather61%

amber100%

fruity88%

sweet77%

floral65%

herbal53%

woody42%

Scent match32%Clearly different · both amber 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

Top20-30 mins

PlumFlowersLeather

Heart2-4 hrs

LabdanumArtemisiaJasmine

Base6-8+ hrs

RaspberryAmberBenzoinPatchouli

InformationalShared notesLeather, Artemisia, Labdanum and Amber. Durations are only published for Labdanum, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring32

Summer14

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer50

Fall100

Winter75

Day50

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men82

Unisex13

Women5

Men20

Unisex60

Women20

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#4,206

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews19

Overall rank#34,200

PerfumerBekir Kantarcı

Launched—

Reviews2

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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Parfumane Labdanum delivers a rich, cozy blend of dark plum, supple leather, and warm resinous amber. When you first spray it, you get a burst of sweet dark fruit backed by a gentle, worn-in leather jacket scent that keeps the sweetness from turning candy-like. As it settles, golden labdanum resin and creamy jasmine t…

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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 Labdanum?

Al Bashiq takes 4 of 4 categories. Al Bashiq is rated 4.14/5 from 177 votes; Labdanum is rated 4.43/5 from 7 votes. Choose Al Bashiq for a amber and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter. Choose Labdanum for a amber and fruity character. Best in spring, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Al Bashiq or Labdanum?

Al Bashiq lasts longest (Al Bashiq 82/100, Labdanum 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Al Bashiq or Labdanum?

Al Bashiq projects furthest (Al Bashiq 75/100, Labdanum 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Al Bashiq and Labdanum smell similar?

Clearly different: a 32% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber and woody accords. Common notes include Leather, Artemisia, Labdanum and Amber.

Is Al Bashiq or Labdanum better for summer or winter?

Labdanum suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Al Bashiq and Labdanum?

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. Labdanum has top notes of Plum, Flowers and Leather, heart notes of Labdanum, Artemisia and Jasmine, a base of Raspberry, Amber, Benzoin and Patchouli.