Fragrance comparison

Al Bashiq vs Nefer

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 276 ratings analysed

5 wins

Al Bashiq

Nabeel

4.14177 votes

Rank #4,107 AmberWoody

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62%scent match

Closely related

Nefer

Prissana

4.1699 votes

Rank #8,979 Warm SpicyAmber

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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.
Nefer
Choose it for a warm spicy and amber character. Wins on community sentiment and versatility. Best in fall, evening wear.

Al Bashiq5/7

Nefer2/7

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

NeferPrissana

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.14/ 5 · 177 votes

Have 88%Had 12%Want 0%

4.16/ 5 · 99 votes

Have 22%Had 8%Want 69%

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

46%Love

31%Like

15%Ok

6%Dislike

1%Hate

99 votes

Category winnerNeferMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity82

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate79

Category winners

LongevityAl Bashiq

SillageAl Bashiq

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value78

¤ Price value39

Category winnerAl BashiqBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

woody92%

warm spicy84%

aromatic77%

balsamic69%

leather61%

warm spicy100%

amber92%

balsamic84%

aromatic77%

woody69%

smoky61%

Scent match62%Closely related · both amber, warm spicy 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

Notes

IncenseMyrrhCinnamonDried FruitsSaffronelemiTangerineCardamomBenzoinCorianderGingerGuaiac Wood

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesIncense, Saffron, Cardamom and Myrrh. Durations are only published for Nefer, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring32

Summer14

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring56

Summer28

Fall100

Winter100

Day89

Night100

Category winnerNeferMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men82

Unisex13

Women5

Men29

Unisex58

Women13

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#4,107

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews19

Overall rank#8,979

PerfumerPrin Lomros

Launched—

Reviews16

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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Nefer by Prissana is a rich amber and warm spicy fragrance created by perfumer Prin Lomros in 2020. Inspired by ancient Egyptian history, the scent brings together smoky incense, sticky myrrh, and sweet cinnamon over a dense foundation of resins and dark woods. Bright sparks of tangerine, ginger, and cardamom lift the…

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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 Nefer?

Al Bashiq takes 5 of 7 categories. Al Bashiq is rated 4.14/5 from 177 votes; Nefer is rated 4.16/5 from 99 votes. Choose Al Bashiq for a amber and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter. Choose Nefer for a warm spicy and amber character. Wins on community sentiment and versatility. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Al Bashiq or Nefer?

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

Which projects more, Al Bashiq or Nefer?

Al Bashiq projects furthest (Al Bashiq 75/100, Nefer 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Al Bashiq and Nefer smell similar?

Closely related: a 62% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, warm spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Incense, Saffron, Cardamom and Myrrh.

Is Al Bashiq or Nefer better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Al Bashiq and Nefer?

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. Nefer features Incense, Myrrh, Cinnamon, Dried Fruits and Saffron.