Fragrance comparison

Al Bashiq vs Labdanum

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 181 ratings analysed

Al Bashiq

Nabeel

4.14177 votes

Rank #4,204 AmberWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

48%scent match

Some overlap

Labdanum

Scent Trunk

3.254 votes

Rank #68,897 AmberWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

Al Bashiq
Choose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Labdanum
Choose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Al Bashiq2/4

Labdanum2/4

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

LabdanumScent Trunk

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.14/ 5 · 177 votes

Have 88%Had 12%Want 0%

3.25/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 18%Had 2%Want 80%

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

0%Love

50%Like

25%Ok

25%Dislike

0%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity82

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity93

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate56

Category winners

LongevityLabdanum

SillageAl Bashiq

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value78

¤ Price value92

Category winnerLabdanumBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

woody92%

warm spicy84%

aromatic77%

balsamic69%

leather61%

amber100%

woody83%

balsamic65%

floral48%

smoky30%

Scent match48%Some overlap · both amber, woody and balsamic

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

LabdanumWoody NotesAmberIncenseAmbergrisSaltWildflowersBergamotLiquor

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesIncense, Labdanum, Amber and Ambergris. 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–

Spring75

Summer50

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men82

Unisex13

Women5

Men75

Unisex25

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#4,204

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews19

Overall rank#68,897

PerfumerSyd Buffman

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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Labdanum by Scent Trunk opens with salty, coastal breezes that quickly blend into warmed, honeyed resins and a hint of boozy sour cherries. Inspired by the cliffside flora of the Algarve, it offers a textured, resinous profile that feels distinct and modern on the skin. It suits those seeking an approachable but asser…

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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?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Al Bashiq is rated 4.14/5 from 177 votes; Labdanum is rated 3.25/5 from 4 votes. Choose Al Bashiq for a amber and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. Choose Labdanum for a amber and woody character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Al Bashiq or Labdanum?

Labdanum lasts longest (Labdanum 93/100, Al Bashiq 82/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Al Bashiq or Labdanum?

Al Bashiq projects furthest (Al Bashiq 75/100, Labdanum 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Al Bashiq and Labdanum smell similar?

Some overlap: a 48% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, woody and balsamic accords. Common notes include Incense, Labdanum, Amber and Ambergris.

Is Al Bashiq or Labdanum better for summer or winter?

Labdanum suits day or night 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 features Labdanum, Woody Notes, Amber, Incense and Ambergris.