Al Bashiq vs New Leather
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
40%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Al Bashiq takes 5 of 7 categories.
Al BashiqChoose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.
New LeatherChoose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
Al Bashiq5/7
New Leather2/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Al Bashiq
- Community sentiment
- Al Bashiq
- Longevity
- Al Bashiq
- Sillage & projection
- Al Bashiq
- Value for money
- Al Bashiq
- Versatility
- New Leather
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- New Leather
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Al BashiqNabeelNew LeatherNew NotesWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.14/ 5 · 177 votes
Have 88%Had 12%Want 0%
3.90/ 5 · 283 votes
Have 33%Had 7%Want 60%
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
34%Love
34%Like
21%Ok
9%Dislike
2%Hate
174 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%
woody100%
warm spicy90%
leather80%
musky70%
earthy60%
powdery50%
Scent match40%Some overlap · both woody, warm spicy and leather
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
Top
SaffronPink PepperNutmegBergamot
Heart
CardamomIrisLabdanumPalisander Rosewood
Base
SuedeWoody NotesCypriol Oil or NagarmothaVetiverCinnamonGurjan balsamPatchouli
InformationalShared notesSaffron, Cardamom, Labdanum and Vetiver. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring32
Summer14
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Spring36
Summer6
Fall100
Winter91
Day40
Night100
Category winnerNew LeatherMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#4,206
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews19
Overall rank#3,422
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews36
Category winnerNew LeatherHigher 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 →New Notes New Leather reads as a softer, more polished leather fragrance rather than a harsh leather bomb. Saffron, pepper and nutmeg lift the opening, then iris and labdanum round it into something creamy, lightly sweet and slightly powdery before the suede, woods and patchouli settle in. It usually suits cooler weat…
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 New Leather?
Al Bashiq takes 5 of 7 categories. Al Bashiq is rated 4.14/5 from 177 votes; New Leather is rated 3.90/5 from 283 votes. Choose Al Bashiq for a amber and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter. Choose New Leather for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, Al Bashiq or New Leather?
They last about the same: Al Bashiq 82/100, New Leather 80/100 for longevity in community votes.
Which projects more, Al Bashiq or New Leather?
Al Bashiq projects furthest (Al Bashiq 75/100, New Leather 70/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Al Bashiq and New Leather smell similar?
Some overlap: a 40% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, warm spicy and leather accords. Common notes include Saffron, Cardamom, Labdanum and Vetiver.
Is Al Bashiq or New Leather better for summer or winter?
For summer, Al Bashiq is the stronger pick. For winter, Al Bashiq is the stronger pick. New Leather suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Al Bashiq and New Leather?
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. New Leather has top notes of Saffron, Pink Pepper, Nutmeg and Bergamot, heart notes of Cardamom, Iris, Labdanum and Palisander Rosewood, a base of Suede, Woody Notes, Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha and Vetiver.
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