Fragrance comparison

Al Bashiq vs Noor

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

Updated 20 Oct 2026 199 ratings analysed

5 wins

Al Bashiq

Nabeel

4.14177 votes

Rank #3,841 AmberWoody

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15%scent match

Clearly different

Noor

DFG1924

4.1422 votes

Rank #49,272 Warm SpicyCitrus

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Al Bashiq takes 5 of 5 categories.

Al Bashiq
Choose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.
Noor
Choose it for a warm spicy and citrus character. Best in fall, evening wear.

Al Bashiq5/5

Noor0/5

Ratings & consensus: Al Bashiq
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

NoorDFG1924

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.14/ 5 · 177 votes

Have 88%Had 12%Want 0%

4.14/ 5 · 22 votes

Have 27%Had 15%Want 59%

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

41%Love

45%Like

5%Ok

5%Dislike

5%Hate

22 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity82

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate78

Category winners

LongevityAl Bashiq

SillageAl Bashiq

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value78

¤ Price value56

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%

citrus92%

vanilla84%

cinnamon77%

sweet69%

powdery61%

Scent match15%Clearly different · both 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

Top15-30 mins

TangerineOrange

Heart2-4 hrs

CinnamonNutmeg

Base6-8+ hrs

VanillaSandalwoodMyrrhIncense

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

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring32

Summer14

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring11

Summer0

Fall100

Winter89

Day92

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men82

Unisex13

Women5

Men0

Unisex17

Women83

Date 34%Casual 27%Work 24%Party 15%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#3,841

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews19

Overall rank#49,272

PerfumerRoberto Dario

Launched—

Reviews0

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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Noor by DFG1924 starts with a bright, juicy burst of sweet orange and tangy tangerine before shifting into a comforting kitchen of dry spices. Cinnamon and grated nutmeg build a radiant, toasted warmth across the chest that never feels heavy or sticky. As the initial citrus sparkle fades into the background, creamy sa…

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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 Noor?

Al Bashiq takes 5 of 5 categories. Al Bashiq is rated 4.14/5 from 177 votes; Noor is rated 4.14/5 from 22 votes. Choose Al Bashiq for a amber and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter. Choose Noor for a warm spicy and citrus character. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Al Bashiq or Noor?

Al Bashiq lasts longest (Al Bashiq 82/100, Noor 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Al Bashiq or Noor?

Al Bashiq projects furthest (Al Bashiq 75/100, Noor 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Al Bashiq and Noor smell similar?

Clearly different: a 15% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy accords. Common notes include Incense and Myrrh.

Is Al Bashiq or Noor better for summer or winter?

Noor suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Al Bashiq and Noor?

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. Noor has top notes of Tangerine and Orange, heart notes of Cinnamon and Nutmeg, a base of Vanilla, Sandalwood, Myrrh and Incense.