Fragrance comparison

Al Bashiq vs Obscurus

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 260 ratings analysed

5 wins

Al Bashiq

Nabeel

4.14177 votes

Rank #4,104 AmberWoody

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56%scent match

Closely related

Obscurus

Profumo di Firenze

3.9083 votes

Rank #18,062 WoodyAromatic

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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.
Obscurus
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on versatility. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Al Bashiq5/7

Obscurus1/7

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

ObscurusProfumo di Firenze

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.14/ 5 · 177 votes

Have 88%Had 12%Want 0%

3.90/ 5 · 83 votes

Have 38%Had 9%Want 53%

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

33%Love

40%Like

19%Ok

2%Dislike

6%Hate

83 votes

Category winnerTieMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity82

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage49

♥ Love / hate73

Category winners

LongevityAl Bashiq

SillageAl Bashiq

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value78

¤ Price value65

Category winnerAl BashiqBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

woody92%

warm spicy84%

aromatic77%

balsamic69%

leather61%

woody100%

aromatic90%

amber80%

balsamic70%

smoky60%

warm spicy50%

Scent match56%Closely related · both woody, amber and aromatic

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

PineGeraniumOrange

Heart2 to 3 hours

IncenseDavana

Base3 to 5 hours

Virginia CedarSandalwood

InformationalShared notesIncense and Cedar. Durations are only published for Obscurus, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring32

Summer14

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring73

Summer35

Fall100

Winter95

Day100

Night94

Category winnerObscurusMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men82

Unisex13

Women5

Men57

Unisex43

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#4,104

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews19

Overall rank#18,062

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews11

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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Obscurus by Profumo di Firenze balances resinous warmth with a crisp, forest-like freshness. It opens with sharp pine needles, bright orange peel, and the herbal bite of geranium, giving the scent an immediate cooling clarity. Soon after, smoky incense and the sweet, herbal fruitiness of davana emerge to soften that b…

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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 Obscurus?

Al Bashiq takes 5 of 7 categories. Al Bashiq is rated 4.14/5 from 177 votes; Obscurus is rated 3.90/5 from 83 votes. Choose Al Bashiq for a amber and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter. Choose Obscurus for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on versatility. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Al Bashiq or Obscurus?

Al Bashiq lasts longest (Al Bashiq 82/100, Obscurus 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Al Bashiq or Obscurus?

Al Bashiq projects furthest (Al Bashiq 75/100, Obscurus 49/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Al Bashiq and Obscurus smell similar?

Closely related: a 56% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, amber and aromatic accords. Common notes include Incense and Cedar.

Is Al Bashiq or Obscurus better for summer or winter?

For summer, Obscurus is the stronger pick. For winter, Al Bashiq is the stronger pick. Obscurus suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Al Bashiq and Obscurus?

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. Obscurus has top notes of Pine, Geranium and Orange, heart notes of Incense and Davana, a base of Virginia Cedar and Sandalwood.