Fragrance comparison

Al Bashiq vs Noctem Arabs

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 306 ratings analysed

5 wins

Al Bashiq

Nabeel

4.14177 votes

Rank #4,037 AmberWoody

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43%scent match

Some overlap

Noctem Arabs

Gritti

4.16129 votes

Rank #8,419 WoodyOud

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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.
Noctem Arabs
Choose it for a woody and oud character. Wins on community sentiment and versatility. Best in winter, evening wear.

Al Bashiq5/7

Noctem Arabs2/7

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

Noctem ArabsGritti

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.14/ 5 · 177 votes

Have 88%Had 12%Want 0%

4.16/ 5 · 129 votes

Have 31%Had 13%Want 56%

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

43%Love

37%Like

11%Ok

9%Dislike

0%Hate

129 votes

Category winnerNoctem ArabsMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity82

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate79

Category winners

LongevityAl Bashiq

SillageAl Bashiq

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value78

¤ Price value49

Category winnerAl BashiqBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

woody92%

warm spicy84%

aromatic77%

balsamic69%

leather61%

woody100%

oud92%

tobacco84%

amber77%

warm spicy69%

powdery61%

Scent match43%Some overlap · both woody, amber 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

Top30 to 45 minutes

TobaccoVirginian CedarPatchouli

Heart2 to 4 hours

Agarwood (Oud)Sandalwood

Base4 to 6 hours

MyrrhMuskAmber

InformationalShared notesAgarwood (Oud), Myrrh, Cedar and Amber. Durations are only published for Noctem Arabs, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring32

Summer14

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring41

Summer21

Fall89

Winter100

Day57

Night100

Category winnerNoctem ArabsMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men82

Unisex13

Women5

Men45

Unisex48

Women8

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#4,037

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews19

Overall rank#8,419

PerfumerNot listed

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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Noctem Arabs by Gritti delivers a dark, dry woody profile centered on smoky leaves and resinous timber. It opens with the crisp grain of Virginian cedar and aromatic tobacco leaves, grounded by earthy patchouli. As the top notes settle, agarwood and smooth sandalwood form a dense, smoky core that avoids smelling dirty…

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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 Noctem Arabs?

Al Bashiq takes 5 of 7 categories. Al Bashiq is rated 4.14/5 from 177 votes; Noctem Arabs is rated 4.16/5 from 129 votes. Choose Al Bashiq for a amber and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter. Choose Noctem Arabs for a woody and oud character. Wins on community sentiment and versatility. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Al Bashiq or Noctem Arabs?

Al Bashiq lasts longest (Al Bashiq 82/100, Noctem Arabs 68/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Al Bashiq or Noctem Arabs?

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

Do Al Bashiq and Noctem Arabs smell similar?

Some overlap: a 43% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, amber and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Agarwood (Oud), Myrrh, Cedar and Amber.

Is Al Bashiq or Noctem Arabs better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Al Bashiq and Noctem Arabs?

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. Noctem Arabs has top notes of Tobacco, Virginian Cedar and Patchouli, heart notes of Agarwood (Oud) and Sandalwood, a base of Myrrh, Musk and Amber.