Fragrance comparison

Al Bashiq vs Magie Sexualle

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

Updated 8 Nov 2026 193 ratings analysed

3 wins

Al Bashiq

Nabeel

4.14177 votes

Rank #4,123 AmberWoody

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37%scent match

Some overlap

Magie Sexualle

Ikiryō

3.8816 votes

Rank #61,599 AmberWoody

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Al Bashiq takes 3 of 4 categories.

Al Bashiq
Choose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Magie Sexualle
Choose it for a amber and woody character. Best in fall, evening wear.

Al Bashiq3/4

Magie Sexualle0/4

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

Magie SexualleIkiryō

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.14/ 5 · 177 votes

Have 88%Had 12%Want 0%

3.88/ 5 · 16 votes

Have 14%Had 9%Want 77%

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

38%Love

38%Like

0%Ok

25%Dislike

0%Hate

16 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity82

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity20

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate72

Category winners

LongevityAl Bashiq

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value78

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

woody92%

warm spicy84%

aromatic77%

balsamic69%

leather61%

amber100%

woody86%

powdery72%

whiskey58%

musky44%

vanilla30%

Scent match37%Some overlap · 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

Notes

AmberCashmeranWhiskeyOlibanumAgarwood (Oud)RaspberryJasmineBenzoinApricotVanillaTonka BeanNard Himalayan (Jatamansi)

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesAgarwood (Oud), Olibanum, Amber and Benzoin. Durations are only published for Magie Sexualle, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring32

Summer14

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring40

Summer20

Fall100

Winter60

Day50

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men82

Unisex13

Women5

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#4,123

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews19

Overall rank#61,599

PerfumerVincent of Dreamhouse

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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Magie Sexualle by Ikiryō is an amber woody fragrance built around rich spirits, dense resins, and dark fruit accents. The scent opens with a sharp kick of whiskey accompanied by tart raspberry and sweet apricot, giving the early minutes a boozy, fruity punch. As the initial sharpness settles, cashmeran, powdery floral…

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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 Magie Sexualle?

Al Bashiq takes 3 of 4 categories. Al Bashiq is rated 4.14/5 from 177 votes; Magie Sexualle is rated 3.88/5 from 16 votes. Choose Al Bashiq for a amber and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. Choose Magie Sexualle for a amber and woody character. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Al Bashiq or Magie Sexualle?

Al Bashiq lasts longest (Al Bashiq 82/100, Magie Sexualle 20/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Al Bashiq or Magie Sexualle?

Projection is very close: Al Bashiq 75/100, Magie Sexualle 75/100 for sillage.

Do Al Bashiq and Magie Sexualle smell similar?

Some overlap: a 37% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber and woody accords. Common notes include Agarwood (Oud), Olibanum, Amber and Benzoin.

Is Al Bashiq or Magie Sexualle better for summer or winter?

Magie Sexualle suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Al Bashiq and Magie Sexualle?

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. Magie Sexualle features Amber, Cashmeran, Whiskey, Olibanum and Agarwood (Oud).