Fragrance comparison

Al Bashiq vs Masculin Barbare

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 178 ratings analysed

3 wins

Al Bashiq

Nabeel

4.14177 votes

Rank #3,830 AmberWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

36%scent match

Some overlap

Masculin Barbare

Bourjois

5.001 votes

Rank #44,606 WoodyFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

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 longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Masculin Barbare
Choose it for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.

Al Bashiq3/4

Masculin Barbare1/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Al Bashiq
Sillage & projection: Masculin Barbare
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

Masculin BarbareBourjois

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.14/ 5 · 177 votes

Have 88%Had 12%Want 0%

5.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 11%Had 0%Want 89%

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

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity82

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity53

〰 Sillage80

♥ Love / hate100

Category winners

LongevityAl Bashiq

SillageMasculin Barbare

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value78

¤ Price value0

Category winnerAl BashiqBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

woody92%

warm spicy84%

aromatic77%

balsamic69%

leather61%

woody100%

fresh spicy92%

aromatic84%

warm spicy77%

citrus69%

lavender61%

Scent match36%Some overlap · both woody, warm spicy 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

BergamotLavender

Heart

GeraniumLily-of-the-Valley

Base

SpicesCedarSandalwood

InformationalShared notesLavender and Cedar. 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–

Spring0

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men82

Unisex13

Women5

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#3,830

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews19

Overall rank#44,606

PerfumerNot listed

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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Bourjois Masculin Barbare opens with an invigorating burst of sharp bergamot paired with clean lavender. As the bright top notes settle on skin, geranium and lily of the valley introduce a crisp floral contrast that prevents the citrus from feeling overly sour. The base anchors the overall composition in dry cedar, wa…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Al Bashiq or Masculin Barbare?

Al Bashiq takes 3 of 4 categories. Al Bashiq is rated 4.14/5 from 177 votes; Masculin Barbare is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Al Bashiq for a amber and woody character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. Choose Masculin Barbare for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Al Bashiq or Masculin Barbare?

Al Bashiq lasts longest (Al Bashiq 82/100, Masculin Barbare 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Al Bashiq or Masculin Barbare?

Masculin Barbare projects furthest (Masculin Barbare 80/100, Al Bashiq 75/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Al Bashiq and Masculin Barbare smell similar?

Some overlap: a 36% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, warm spicy and aromatic accords. Common notes include Lavender and Cedar.

Is Al Bashiq or Masculin Barbare better for summer or winter?

Masculin Barbare suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Al Bashiq and Masculin Barbare?

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. Masculin Barbare has top notes of Bergamot and Lavender, heart notes of Geranium and Lily-of-the-Valley, a base of Spices, Cedar and Sandalwood.