Fragrance comparison

Al Bashiq vs Musk + > Fresh

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 274 ratings analysed

6 wins

Al Bashiq

Nabeel

4.14177 votes

Rank #4,208 AmberWoody

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29%scent match

Clearly different

Musk + > Fresh

Avon · 2011

3.7597 votes

Rank #35,047 AromaticFresh 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.
Musk + > Fresh
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring.

Al Bashiq6/7

Musk + > Fresh1/7

Ratings & consensus: Al Bashiq
Community sentiment: Al Bashiq
Longevity: Al Bashiq
Sillage & projection: Al Bashiq
Value for money: Musk + > Fresh
Versatility: Al Bashiq
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

Musk + > FreshAvon

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.14/ 5 · 177 votes

Have 88%Had 12%Want 0%

3.75/ 5 · 97 votes

Have 45%Had 40%Want 15%

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

24%Love

48%Like

13%Ok

9%Dislike

6%Hate

67 votes

Category winnerAl BashiqMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity82

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity52

〰 Sillage45

♥ Love / hate69

Category winners

LongevityAl Bashiq

SillageAl Bashiq

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value78

¤ Price value84

Category winnerMusk + > FreshBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

woody92%

warm spicy84%

aromatic77%

balsamic69%

leather61%

aromatic100%

fresh spicy92%

herbal77%

woody69%

musky61%

powdery53%

Scent match29%Clearly different · both aromatic and woody

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

BergamotArtemisiaLemon

Heart

GeraniumLavenderJasmine

Base

MuskPatchouliCedarAmber

InformationalShared notesLavender, Artemisia, Cedar and Amber. 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–

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter22

Day–

Night–

Category winnerAl BashiqMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men82

Unisex13

Women5

Men83

Unisex17

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#4,208

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews19

Overall rank#35,047

PerfumerNot listed

Launched2011

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.

Reviews →

Avon Musk Fresh pairs crisp bergamot and bitter artemisia with a classic lavender and geranium heart. The fragrance quickly dries down to clean white musk, amber, and light cedarwood. Built for post-workout errands, warm spring mornings, and casual daily wear, this budget aromatic fougere offers an easy soapy clean fe…

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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 Musk + > Fresh?

Al Bashiq takes 6 of 7 categories. Al Bashiq is rated 4.14/5 from 177 votes; Musk + > Fresh is rated 3.75/5 from 97 votes. Choose Al Bashiq for a amber and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter. Choose Musk + > Fresh for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Al Bashiq or Musk + > Fresh?

Al Bashiq lasts longest (Al Bashiq 82/100, Musk + > Fresh 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Al Bashiq or Musk + > Fresh?

Al Bashiq projects furthest (Al Bashiq 75/100, Musk + > Fresh 45/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Al Bashiq and Musk + > Fresh smell similar?

Clearly different: a 29% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic and woody accords. Common notes include Lavender, Artemisia, Cedar and Amber.

Is Al Bashiq or Musk + > Fresh better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Al Bashiq and Musk + > Fresh?

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. Musk + > Fresh has top notes of Bergamot, Artemisia and Lemon, heart notes of Geranium, Lavender and Jasmine, a base of Musk, Patchouli, Cedar and Amber.