Al Bashiq vs Magus
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
39%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Al Bashiq takes 4 of 5 categories.
Al BashiqChoose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter.
MagusChoose it for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on longevity. Best in winter, evening wear.
Al Bashiq4/5
Magus1/5
- Ratings & consensus
- Al Bashiq
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Magus
- 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 BashiqNabeelMagusTRNPWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.14/ 5 · 177 votes
Have 88%Had 12%Want 0%
4.24/ 5 · 17 votes
Have 53%Had 8%Want 40%
Category winnerAl BashiqRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate56%Love
23%Like
7%Ok
8%Dislike
6%Hate
177 votes
59%Love
24%Like
6%Ok
6%Dislike
6%Hate
17 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityMagus
SillageAl Bashiq
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerAl BashiqBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothamber100%
woody92%
warm spicy84%
aromatic77%
balsamic69%
leather61%
warm spicy100%
woody92%
oud84%
white floral77%
rose69%
aromatic61%
Scent match39%Some overlap · both woody, warm spicy and aromatic
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
LeatherIncenseCypressStyraxSaffronCardamomLavenderArtemisia
Heart
Agarwood (Oud)MyrrhBalsamic NotesEarthy NotesGuaiac WoodOlibanumLabdanumCedar
Base
VetiverAmberTobaccoTolu BalsamBenzoinPatchouliSweet NotesAmbergris
Top
JasmineJasmine SambacTaif Rose
Heart
CardamomAmbrette (Musk Mallow)CloveVanilla
Base
SandalwoodAgarwood (Oud)SaffronMyrrhOlibanum
InformationalShared notesSaffron, Cardamom, Agarwood (Oud) and Myrrh. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring32
Summer14
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Spring50
Summer50
Fall50
Winter100
Day–
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#4,211
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews19
Overall rank#37,720
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews1
Category winnerAl BashiqHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotAl 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 →Magus by TRNP opens with a concentrated burst of medicinal myrrh, sharp saffron, and pungent clove that immediately signals an uncompromised natural composition. As the fiery top notes quiet down, sweet jasmine sambac and Taif rose emerge, creating a velvety floral core resting on dense agarwood and creamy sandalwood.…
Reviews →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 Magus?
Al Bashiq takes 4 of 5 categories. Al Bashiq is rated 4.14/5 from 177 votes; Magus is rated 4.24/5 from 17 votes. Choose Al Bashiq for a amber and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter. Choose Magus for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on longevity. Best in winter, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, Al Bashiq or Magus?
Magus lasts longest (Magus 85/100, Al Bashiq 82/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Al Bashiq or Magus?
Al Bashiq projects furthest (Al Bashiq 75/100, Magus 66/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Al Bashiq and Magus smell similar?
Some overlap: a 39% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, warm spicy and aromatic accords. Common notes include Saffron, Cardamom, Agarwood (Oud) and Myrrh.
Is Al Bashiq or Magus better for summer or winter?
Magus suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Al Bashiq and Magus?
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. Magus has top notes of Jasmine, Jasmine Sambac and Taif Rose, heart notes of Cardamom, Ambrette (Musk Mallow), Clove and Vanilla, a base of Sandalwood, Agarwood (Oud), Saffron and Myrrh.
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