Fragrance comparison

Al Bashiq vs Nefertum

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 221 ratings analysed

Al Bashiq

Nabeel

4.14177 votes

Rank #4,213 AmberWoody

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51%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Nefertum

TRNP

4.3944 votes

Rank #21,305 Warm SpicyAmber

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Nefertum takes 4 of 7 categories.

Al Bashiq
Choose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Nefertum
Choose it for a warm spicy and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.

Al Bashiq3/7

Nefertum4/7

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

NefertumTRNP

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.14/ 5 · 177 votes

Have 88%Had 12%Want 0%

4.39/ 5 · 44 votes

Have 39%Had 9%Want 52%

Category winnerNefertumRating 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

61%Love

23%Like

9%Ok

7%Dislike

0%Hate

44 votes

Category winnerNefertumMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity82

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage80

♥ Love / hate85

Category winners

LongevityAl Bashiq

SillageNefertum

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value78

¤ Price value44

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%

amber86%

woody72%

rose58%

cinnamon44%

aromatic30%

Scent match51%Some overlap · 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

MyrrhTaif RoseOlibanumSandalwoodSaffronCinnamonBlue LotusClovesCardamom

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesSaffron, Cardamom, Myrrh and Olibanum. 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–

Spring75

Summer13

Fall75

Winter100

Day83

Night100

Category winnerNefertumMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men82

Unisex13

Women5

Men0

Unisex50

Women50

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#4,213

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews19

Overall rank#21,305

PerfumerTeone Reinthal

Launched—

Reviews5

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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Nefertum by TRNP hits the nostrils with an intense initial punch of cinnamon, cloves, and myrrh before settling into a dense floral heart. Teone Reinthal built this composition around blue lotus, a floral element that carries a thick, waxy weight rather than a sheer aquatic freshness. Cardamom and saffron add sharp sp…

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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 Nefertum?

Nefertum takes 4 of 7 categories. Al Bashiq is rated 4.14/5 from 177 votes; Nefertum is rated 4.39/5 from 44 votes. Choose Al Bashiq for a amber and woody character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. Choose Nefertum for a warm spicy and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Al Bashiq or Nefertum?

They last about the same: Al Bashiq 82/100, Nefertum 80/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Al Bashiq or Nefertum?

Nefertum projects furthest (Nefertum 80/100, Al Bashiq 75/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Al Bashiq and Nefertum smell similar?

Some overlap: a 51% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, warm spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Saffron, Cardamom, Myrrh and Olibanum.

Is Al Bashiq or Nefertum better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Al Bashiq and Nefertum?

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. Nefertum features Myrrh, Taif Rose, Olibanum, Sandalwood and Saffron.