Fragrance comparison

Al Bashiq vs Momona

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

Updated 22 Oct 2026 238 ratings analysed

6 wins

Al Bashiq

Nabeel

4.14177 votes

Rank #3,848 AmberWoody

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15%scent match

Clearly different

Momona

Parfums d'Elmar

4.0261 votes

Rank #24,150 SweetWarm Spicy

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Al Bashiq takes 6 of 7 categories.

Al Bashiq
Choose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.
Momona
Choose it for a sweet and warm spicy character. Wins on versatility. Best in fall, evening wear.

Al Bashiq6/7

Momona1/7

Ratings & consensus: Al Bashiq
Community sentiment: Al Bashiq
Longevity: Al Bashiq
Sillage & projection: Al Bashiq
Value for money: Al Bashiq
Versatility: Momona
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

MomonaParfums d'Elmar

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.14/ 5 · 177 votes

Have 88%Had 12%Want 0%

4.02/ 5 · 61 votes

Have 21%Had 9%Want 70%

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

52%Love

26%Like

3%Ok

7%Dislike

11%Hate

61 votes

Category winnerAl BashiqMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity82

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityAl Bashiq

SillageAl Bashiq

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value78

¤ Price value30

Category winnerAl BashiqBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

woody92%

warm spicy84%

aromatic77%

balsamic69%

leather61%

sweet100%

warm spicy92%

caramel84%

cinnamon77%

fruity69%

tropical61%

Scent match15%Clearly different · both warm spicy

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

Top15-30 mins

OrangeSaffronCardamomGingerMandarin OrangeBlack Pepper

Heart2-4 hrs

PassionfruitCinnamonTeaLotusCloveOrange BlossomNutmegAlmond

Base8-12 hrs

White ChocolateCaramelAmberVanillaMuskSandalwoodTonka BeanGuaiac Wood

InformationalShared notesSaffron, Cardamom, Guaiac Wood and Amber. Durations are only published for Momona, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring32

Summer14

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring88

Summer50

Fall100

Winter83

Day79

Night100

Category winnerMomonaMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men82

Unisex13

Women5

Men13

Unisex50

Women37

Date 36%Party 30%Casual 21%Work 13%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#3,848

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews19

Overall rank#24,150

PerfumerChristian Carbonnel

Launched—

Reviews4

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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Parfums d'Elmar Momona hits the skin with a burst of sweet orange, sparkling ginger, and sharp black pepper. It wastes no time making an entrance. Within minutes, the zesty citrus flare subsides as a juicy tropical passionfruit note collides with warm cinnamon and grounding black tea. The transition feels immediate an…

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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 Momona?

Al Bashiq takes 6 of 7 categories. Al Bashiq is rated 4.14/5 from 177 votes; Momona is rated 4.02/5 from 61 votes. Choose Al Bashiq for a amber and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter. Choose Momona for a sweet and warm spicy character. Wins on versatility. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Al Bashiq or Momona?

Al Bashiq lasts longest (Al Bashiq 82/100, Momona 72/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Al Bashiq or Momona?

Al Bashiq projects furthest (Al Bashiq 75/100, Momona 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Al Bashiq and Momona smell similar?

Clearly different: a 15% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy accords. Common notes include Saffron, Cardamom, Guaiac Wood and Amber.

Is Al Bashiq or Momona better for summer or winter?

For summer, Momona is the stronger pick. For winter, Al Bashiq is the stronger pick. Momona suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Al Bashiq and Momona?

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. Momona has top notes of Orange, Saffron, Cardamom and Ginger, heart notes of Passionfruit, Cinnamon, Tea and Lotus, a base of White Chocolate, Caramel, Amber and Vanilla.