Fragrance comparison

Al Bashiq vs Moshriqa

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 209 ratings analysed

5 wins

Al Bashiq

Nabeel

4.14177 votes

Rank #4,204 AmberWoody

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40%scent match

Some overlap

Moshriqa

Ajmal

3.7332 votes

Rank #17,263 FruityWoody

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Al Bashiq takes 5 of 7 categories.

Al Bashiq
Choose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.
Moshriqa
Choose it for a fruity and woody character. Wins on community sentiment and versatility. Best in fall, evening wear.

Al Bashiq5/7

Moshriqa2/7

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

MoshriqaAjmal

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.14/ 5 · 177 votes

Have 88%Had 12%Want 0%

3.73/ 5 · 32 votes

Have 46%Had 7%Want 47%

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

48%Love

28%Like

16%Ok

8%Dislike

0%Hate

25 votes

Category winnerMoshriqaMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity82

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity74

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate76

Category winners

LongevityAl Bashiq

SillageAl Bashiq

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value78

¤ Price value74

Category winnerAl BashiqBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

woody92%

warm spicy84%

aromatic77%

balsamic69%

leather61%

fruity100%

woody92%

white floral84%

amber77%

warm spicy69%

oud61%

Scent match40%Some overlap · both woody, amber 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

Top

Lily-of-the-ValleyJasmineRoseBergamot

Heart

RaspberrySaffronBlack CurrantSandalwood

Base

AmberAgarwood (Oud)MuskGuaiac WoodPatchouliCedar

InformationalShared notesSaffron, Agarwood (Oud), Guaiac Wood 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–

Spring31

Summer44

Fall100

Winter94

Day47

Night100

Category winnerMoshriqaMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men82

Unisex13

Women5

Men21

Unisex58

Women21

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#4,204

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews19

Overall rank#17,263

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews6

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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Ajmal Moshriqa is a fruity floral woody scent that leans plush and warm, with a bright lift at the start. You get a bouquet feel (lily of the valley, jasmine, rose) over bergamot, then a darker berry streak with saffron spice. The dry-down turns ambery and woody with a clear oud and musk presence, best when you want a…

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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 Moshriqa?

Al Bashiq takes 5 of 7 categories. Al Bashiq is rated 4.14/5 from 177 votes; Moshriqa is rated 3.73/5 from 32 votes. Choose Al Bashiq for a amber and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter. Choose Moshriqa for a fruity and woody character. Wins on community sentiment and versatility. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Al Bashiq or Moshriqa?

Al Bashiq lasts longest (Al Bashiq 82/100, Moshriqa 74/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Al Bashiq or Moshriqa?

Al Bashiq projects furthest (Al Bashiq 75/100, Moshriqa 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Al Bashiq and Moshriqa smell similar?

Some overlap: a 40% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, amber and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Saffron, Agarwood (Oud), Guaiac Wood and Cedar.

Is Al Bashiq or Moshriqa better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Al Bashiq and Moshriqa?

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. Moshriqa has top notes of Lily-of-the-Valley, Jasmine, Rose and Bergamot, heart notes of Raspberry, Saffron, Black Currant and Sandalwood, a base of Amber, Agarwood (Oud), Musk and Guaiac Wood.