Fragrance comparison

Al Bashiq vs Leather Oud

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 547 ratings analysed

Al Bashiq

Nabeel

4.14177 votes

Rank #4,208 AmberWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

42%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Leather Oud

Floris

4.23370 votes

Rank #2,539 OudLeather

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Leather Oud takes 4 of 7 categories.

Al Bashiq
Choose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter.
Leather Oud
Choose it for a oud and leather character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in winter.

Al Bashiq3/7

Leather Oud4/7

Ratings & consensus: Leather Oud
Community sentiment: Leather Oud
Longevity: Al Bashiq
Sillage & projection: Al Bashiq
Value for money: Al Bashiq
Versatility: Leather Oud
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Leather Oud

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance

Al BashiqNabeel

Leather OudFloris

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.14/ 5 · 177 votes

Have 88%Had 12%Want 0%

4.23/ 5 · 370 votes

Have 80%Had 20%Want 0%

Category winnerLeather OudRating 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

54%Love

27%Like

9%Ok

8%Dislike

2%Hate

370 votes

Category winnerLeather OudMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity82

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity74

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate81

Category winners

LongevityAl Bashiq

SillageAl Bashiq

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value78

¤ Price value43

Category winnerAl BashiqBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

woody92%

warm spicy84%

aromatic77%

balsamic69%

leather61%

oud100%

leather92%

fresh spicy84%

woody77%

aromatic69%

warm spicy61%

Scent match42%Some overlap · both woody, leather and aromatic

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

LeatherBergamot

Heart

Agarwood (Oud)GeraniumCarnationPatchouli

Base

Woody NotesAmberVetiver

InformationalShared notesLeather, Agarwood (Oud), 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–

Spring39

Summer13

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerLeather OudMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men82

Unisex13

Women5

Men72

Unisex25

Women3

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#4,208

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews19

Overall rank#2,539

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews43

Category winnerLeather OudHigher 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.

Reviews →

Floris Leather Oud opens with a sharp burst of bitter bergamot alongside raw, newly tanned leather. Within twenty minutes, the citrus fades, allowing dark agarwood and earthy patchouli to dominate the heart. Clove-like carnation and crisp geranium add a dry floral edge that prevents the composition from feeling overly…

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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 Leather Oud?

Leather Oud takes 4 of 7 categories. Al Bashiq is rated 4.14/5 from 177 votes; Leather Oud is rated 4.23/5 from 370 votes. Choose Al Bashiq for a amber and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter. Choose Leather Oud for a oud and leather character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Al Bashiq or Leather Oud?

Al Bashiq lasts longest (Al Bashiq 82/100, Leather Oud 74/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Al Bashiq or Leather Oud?

Al Bashiq projects furthest (Al Bashiq 75/100, Leather Oud 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Al Bashiq and Leather Oud smell similar?

Some overlap: a 42% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, leather and aromatic accords. Common notes include Leather, Agarwood (Oud), Vetiver and Amber.

Is Al Bashiq or Leather Oud 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 Leather Oud?

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. Leather Oud has top notes of Leather and Bergamot, heart notes of Agarwood (Oud), Geranium, Carnation and Patchouli, a base of Woody Notes, Amber and Vetiver.