Fragrance comparison

Al Bashiq vs Nobles'17

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

Updated 18 Oct 2026 184 ratings analysed

4 wins

Al Bashiq

Nabeel

4.14177 votes

Rank #3,842 AmberWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

43%scent match

Some overlap

Nobles'17

Strangers Parfumerie

4.437 votes

Rank #35,349 WoodyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Al Bashiq takes 4 of 4 categories.

Al Bashiq
Choose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter.
Nobles'17
Choose it for a woody and amber character. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Al Bashiq4/4

Nobles'170/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
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

Nobles'17Strangers Parfumerie

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.14/ 5 · 177 votes

Have 88%Had 12%Want 0%

4.43/ 5 · 7 votes

Have 12%Had 1%Want 87%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating 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

86%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

14%Hate

7 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity82

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate86

Category winners

LongevityAl Bashiq

SillageAl Bashiq

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value78

¤ Price value55

Category winnerAl BashiqBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

woody92%

warm spicy84%

aromatic77%

balsamic69%

leather61%

woody100%

amber92%

sweet84%

tobacco77%

warm spicy69%

vanilla61%

Scent match43%Some overlap · both amber, woody and warm spicy

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

TobaccoAmberLabdanumVanillaRoseRumSaffronPatchouliSandalwoodJavanolgunpowderHoney

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesSaffron, Labdanum, Amber and Tobacco. 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–

Spring100

Summer33

Fall67

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men82

Unisex13

Women5

Men20

Unisex80

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#3,842

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews19

Overall rank#35,349

PerfumerPrin Lomros

Launched—

Reviews1

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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Nobles'17 opens with a sharp burst of gunpowder mixed with warm rum and rich saffron. As the initial mineral fizz settles, heavy dark tobacco leaves emerge alongside thick honey and creamy white chocolate. The heart balances dry woodiness with soft rose petals, keeping the dense gourmand notes from becoming cloying. G…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Al Bashiq or Nobles'17?

Al Bashiq takes 4 of 4 categories. Al Bashiq is rated 4.14/5 from 177 votes; Nobles'17 is rated 4.43/5 from 7 votes. Choose Al Bashiq for a amber and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter. Choose Nobles'17 for a woody and amber character. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Al Bashiq or Nobles'17?

Al Bashiq lasts longest (Al Bashiq 82/100, Nobles'17 72/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Al Bashiq or Nobles'17?

Al Bashiq projects furthest (Al Bashiq 75/100, Nobles'17 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Al Bashiq and Nobles'17 smell similar?

Some overlap: a 43% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, woody and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Saffron, Labdanum, Amber and Tobacco.

Is Al Bashiq or Nobles'17 better for summer or winter?

Nobles'17 suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Al Bashiq and Nobles'17?

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. Nobles'17 features Tobacco, Amber, Labdanum, Vanilla and Rose.