Al Bashiq vs Myrrhe 55 Shanghai
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
36%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Al Bashiq takes 6 of 7 categories.
Al BashiqChoose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.
Myrrhe 55 ShanghaiChoose it for a amber and white floral character. Wins on versatility. Best in fall, evening wear.
Al Bashiq6/7
Myrrhe 55 Shanghai1/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Al Bashiq
- Community sentiment
- Al Bashiq
- Longevity
- Al Bashiq
- Sillage & projection
- Al Bashiq
- Value for money
- Al Bashiq
- Versatility
- Myrrhe 55 Shanghai
- 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 BashiqNabeelMyrrhe 55 ShanghaiLe LaboWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.14/ 5 · 177 votes
Have 88%Had 12%Want 0%
3.83/ 5 · 322 votes
Have 37%Had 5%Want 58%
Category winnerAl BashiqRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate56%Love
23%Like
7%Ok
8%Dislike
6%Hate
177 votes
39%Love
29%Like
17%Ok
7%Dislike
8%Hate
322 votes
Category winnerAl BashiqMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityAl Bashiq
SillageAl Bashiq
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerAl BashiqBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothamber100%
woody92%
warm spicy84%
aromatic77%
balsamic69%
leather61%
amber100%
white floral92%
patchouli84%
musky77%
warm spicy69%
balsamic61%
Scent match36%Some overlap · both amber, warm spicy and balsamic
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
LeatherIncenseCypressStyraxSaffronCardamomLavenderArtemisia
Heart
Agarwood (Oud)MyrrhBalsamic NotesEarthy NotesGuaiac WoodOlibanumLabdanumCedar
Base
VetiverAmberTobaccoTolu BalsamBenzoinPatchouliSweet NotesAmbergris
Notes
JasmineMyrrhPatchouliMuskAmbergrisAgarwood (Oud)
No top / heart / base split published
InformationalShared notesAgarwood (Oud), Myrrh, Patchouli and Ambergris. Durations are only published for Myrrhe 55 Shanghai, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring32
Summer14
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Spring68
Summer39
Fall100
Winter94
Day71
Night100
Category winnerMyrrhe 55 ShanghaiMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#4,136
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews19
Overall rank#9,416
PerfumerDaphné Bugey
Launched—
Reviews86
Category winnerAl BashiqHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotAl 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 →Myrrhe 55 Shanghai by Le Labo is an amber chypre that surprises many wearers by leading with bold white floral notes rather than heavy incense. Created by perfumer Daphné Bugey, the scent centres on a waxy, sweet jasmine blossom layered over warm balsamic myrrh with a faint licorice tint. Earthy patchouli and animalic…
Reviews →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 Myrrhe 55 Shanghai?
Al Bashiq takes 6 of 7 categories. Al Bashiq is rated 4.14/5 from 177 votes; Myrrhe 55 Shanghai is rated 3.83/5 from 322 votes. Choose Al Bashiq for a amber and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter. Choose Myrrhe 55 Shanghai for a amber and white floral character. Wins on versatility. Best in fall, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, Al Bashiq or Myrrhe 55 Shanghai?
Al Bashiq lasts longest (Al Bashiq 82/100, Myrrhe 55 Shanghai 71/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Al Bashiq or Myrrhe 55 Shanghai?
Al Bashiq projects furthest (Al Bashiq 75/100, Myrrhe 55 Shanghai 56/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Al Bashiq and Myrrhe 55 Shanghai smell similar?
Some overlap: a 36% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, warm spicy and balsamic accords. Common notes include Agarwood (Oud), Myrrh, Patchouli and Ambergris.
Is Al Bashiq or Myrrhe 55 Shanghai better for summer or winter?
For summer, Myrrhe 55 Shanghai is the stronger pick. For winter, Al Bashiq is the stronger pick. Myrrhe 55 Shanghai suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Al Bashiq and Myrrhe 55 Shanghai?
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. Myrrhe 55 Shanghai features Jasmine, Myrrh, Patchouli, Musk and Ambergris.
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