Fragrance comparison

Al Bashiq vs Moonlight in Chiangmai

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

Updated 23 Oct 2026 836 ratings analysed

6 wins

Al Bashiq

Nabeel

4.14177 votes

Rank #3,874 AmberWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

49%scent match

Some overlap

Moonlight in Chiangmai

Parfums Dusita

3.76659 votes

Rank #7,648 WoodyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

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.
Moonlight in Chiangmai
Choose it for a woody and amber character. Wins on versatility. Best in spring, evening wear.

Al Bashiq6/7

Moonlight in Chiangmai1/7

Ratings & consensus: Al Bashiq
Community sentiment: Al Bashiq
Longevity: Al Bashiq
Sillage & projection: Al Bashiq
Value for money: Al Bashiq
Versatility: Moonlight in Chiangmai
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

Moonlight in ChiangmaiParfums Dusita

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.14/ 5 · 177 votes

Have 88%Had 12%Want 0%

3.76/ 5 · 659 votes

Have 73%Had 27%Want 0%

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

31%Love

33%Like

19%Ok

12%Dislike

4%Hate

659 votes

Category winnerAl BashiqMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity82

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate69

Category winners

LongevityAl Bashiq

SillageAl Bashiq

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value78

¤ Price value42

Category winnerAl BashiqBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

woody92%

warm spicy84%

aromatic77%

balsamic69%

leather61%

woody100%

amber92%

citrus84%

fresh spicy77%

warm spicy69%

aromatic61%

Scent match49%Some overlap · both amber, woody and 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

YuzuJasmine

Heart2-4 hrs

NutmegBenzoin

Base6-8+ hrs

Teak WoodVetiverMyrrhPatchouli

InformationalShared notesMyrrh, Vetiver, Benzoin and Patchouli. Durations are only published for Moonlight in Chiangmai, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring32

Summer14

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter59

Day73

Night100

Category winnerMoonlight in ChiangmaiMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men82

Unisex13

Women5

Men29

Unisex51

Women20

Date 34%Casual 29%Work 24%Party 12%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#3,874

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews19

Overall rank#7,648

PerfumerPissara Umavijani

Launched—

Reviews100

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.

Reviews →

The opening hits with tart freshness. A burst of authentic Japanese yuzu pairs with creamy night blooming jasmine right away. You immediately smell the real fruit peel and floral sweetness rather than synthetic lemon cleaner. Within twenty minutes, the citrus sharpness relaxes into spicy nutmeg and warm Siam benzoin r…

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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 Moonlight in Chiangmai?

Al Bashiq takes 6 of 7 categories. Al Bashiq is rated 4.14/5 from 177 votes; Moonlight in Chiangmai is rated 3.76/5 from 659 votes. Choose Al Bashiq for a amber and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter. Choose Moonlight in Chiangmai for a woody and amber character. Wins on versatility. Best in spring, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Al Bashiq or Moonlight in Chiangmai?

Al Bashiq lasts longest (Al Bashiq 82/100, Moonlight in Chiangmai 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Al Bashiq or Moonlight in Chiangmai?

Al Bashiq projects furthest (Al Bashiq 75/100, Moonlight in Chiangmai 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Al Bashiq and Moonlight in Chiangmai smell similar?

Some overlap: a 49% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, woody and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Myrrh, Vetiver, Benzoin and Patchouli.

Is Al Bashiq or Moonlight in Chiangmai better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Al Bashiq and Moonlight in Chiangmai?

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. Moonlight in Chiangmai has top notes of Yuzu and Jasmine, heart notes of Nutmeg and Benzoin, a base of Teak Wood, Vetiver, Myrrh and Patchouli.