Fragrance comparison

Al Bashiq vs Mi Confesión

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

Updated 6 Nov 2026 191 ratings analysed

3 wins

Al Bashiq

Nabeel

4.14177 votes

Rank #4,136 AmberWoody

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19%scent match

Clearly different

Mi Confesión

Mark Buxton

3.2914 votes

Rank #66,465 AromaticGreen

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Al Bashiq takes 3 of 5 categories.

Al Bashiq
Choose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Mi Confesión
Choose it for a aromatic and green character. Wins on longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Al Bashiq3/5

Mi Confesión1/5

Ratings & consensus: Al Bashiq
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Mi Confesión
Sillage & projection: Tie
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

Mi ConfesiónMark Buxton

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.14/ 5 · 177 votes

Have 88%Had 12%Want 0%

3.29/ 5 · 14 votes

Have 20%Had 4%Want 76%

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

29%Love

21%Like

14%Ok

21%Dislike

14%Hate

14 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

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate57

Category winners

LongevityMi Confesión

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value78

¤ Price value63

Category winnerAl BashiqBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

woody92%

warm spicy84%

aromatic77%

balsamic69%

leather61%

aromatic100%

green92%

tobacco84%

sweet77%

floral69%

rose61%

Scent match19%Clearly different · both 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

Top30 to 45 minutes

DavanaRumCherry BlossomSaffron

Heart3 to 4 hours

TobaccoBulgarian RoseMaple syrupNutmegJasmine

Base6 to 8 hours

LeatherAmberAgarwood (Oud)LabdanumSandalwood

InformationalShared notesLeather, Saffron, Agarwood (Oud) and Labdanum. Durations are only published for Mi Confesión, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring32

Summer14

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring33

Summer17

Fall100

Winter50

Day100

Night20

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men82

Unisex13

Women5

Men38

Unisex38

Women25

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#4,136

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews19

Overall rank#66,465

PerfumerMark Buxton

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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Mi Confesión by Mark Buxton channels the dark wood and worn seating of a classic jazz lounge. The opening brings a thick wave of dark rum, fruity davana, and saffron, tempered slightly by a faint hint of cherry blossom. Soon, the core of dry tobacco leaf emerges alongside rich maple syrup, nutmeg, and Bulgarian rose. …

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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 Mi Confesión?

Al Bashiq takes 3 of 5 categories. Al Bashiq is rated 4.14/5 from 177 votes; Mi Confesión is rated 3.29/5 from 14 votes. Choose Al Bashiq for a amber and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. Choose Mi Confesión for a aromatic and green character. Wins on longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Al Bashiq or Mi Confesión?

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

Which projects more, Al Bashiq or Mi Confesión?

Projection is very close: Al Bashiq 75/100, Mi Confesión 75/100 for sillage.

Do Al Bashiq and Mi Confesión smell similar?

Clearly different: a 19% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic accords. Common notes include Leather, Saffron, Agarwood (Oud) and Labdanum.

Is Al Bashiq or Mi Confesión better for summer or winter?

Mi Confesión suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Al Bashiq and Mi Confesión?

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. Mi Confesión has top notes of Davana, Rum, Cherry Blossom and Saffron, heart notes of Tobacco, Bulgarian Rose, Maple syrup and Nutmeg, a base of Leather, Amber, Agarwood (Oud) and Labdanum.