Fragrance comparison

Al Bashiq vs Naglost

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 187 ratings analysed

5 wins

Al Bashiq

Nabeel

4.14177 votes

Rank #4,211 AmberWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

45%scent match

Some overlap

Naglost

Shprss

3.7010 votes

Rank #62,847 WoodyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Al Bashiq takes 5 of 5 categories.

Al Bashiq
Choose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.
Naglost
Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Best in winter, evening wear.

Al Bashiq5/5

Naglost0/5

Ratings & consensus: Al Bashiq
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Al Bashiq
Sillage & projection: Al Bashiq
Value for money: Al Bashiq
Versatility: Not scored
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

NaglostShprss

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.14/ 5 · 177 votes

Have 88%Had 12%Want 0%

3.70/ 5 · 10 votes

Have 40%Had 20%Want 40%

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

20%Love

60%Like

0%Ok

10%Dislike

10%Hate

10 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity82

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate68

Category winners

LongevityAl Bashiq

SillageAl Bashiq

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value78

¤ Price value41

Category winnerAl BashiqBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

woody92%

warm spicy84%

aromatic77%

balsamic69%

leather61%

woody100%

warm spicy86%

tobacco72%

leather58%

smoky44%

powdery30%

Scent match45%Some overlap · both woody, warm spicy and leather

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

SaffronBergamotMandarin Orange

Heart

Guaiac WoodTobaccoIncenseAmber

Base

LeatherCedarSandalwoodWhite MuskVanilla

InformationalShared notesLeather, Incense, Saffron and Guaiac Wood. 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–

Spring29

Summer0

Fall86

Winter100

Day57

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men82

Unisex13

Women5

Men67

Unisex33

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#4,211

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews19

Overall rank#62,847

PerfumerMG Gulcicek

Launched—

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.

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Naglost by Shprss makes an immediate, bold impression with a sharp burst of saffron and zesty mandarin orange. It does not stay bright for long, quickly shifting to a smoky hearth. The scent develops a dry tobacco and incense core that feels rugged yet polished, like wool sweaters near an open fire. On skin, the leath…

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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 Naglost?

Al Bashiq takes 5 of 5 categories. Al Bashiq is rated 4.14/5 from 177 votes; Naglost is rated 3.70/5 from 10 votes. Choose Al Bashiq for a amber and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter. Choose Naglost for a woody and warm spicy character. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Al Bashiq or Naglost?

Al Bashiq lasts longest (Al Bashiq 82/100, Naglost 77/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Al Bashiq or Naglost?

Al Bashiq projects furthest (Al Bashiq 75/100, Naglost 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Al Bashiq and Naglost smell similar?

Some overlap: a 45% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, warm spicy and leather accords. Common notes include Leather, Incense, Saffron and Guaiac Wood.

Is Al Bashiq or Naglost better for summer or winter?

Naglost suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Al Bashiq and Naglost?

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. Naglost has top notes of Saffron, Bergamot and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Guaiac Wood, Tobacco, Incense and Amber, a base of Leather, Cedar, Sandalwood and White Musk.