Fragrance comparison

Al Bashiq vs Orange

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 190 ratings analysed

5 wins

Al Bashiq

Nabeel

4.14177 votes

Rank #4,213 AmberWoody

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37%scent match

Some overlap

Orange

Carlo Corinto

4.2313 votes

Rank #45,347 WoodyAromatic

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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.
Orange
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Al Bashiq5/5

Orange0/5

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

OrangeCarlo Corinto

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.14/ 5 · 177 votes

Have 88%Had 12%Want 0%

4.23/ 5 · 13 votes

Have 52%Had 14%Want 33%

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

23%Love

77%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

13 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity82

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate81

Category winners

LongevityAl Bashiq

SillageAl Bashiq

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value78

¤ Price value71

Category winnerAl BashiqBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

woody92%

warm spicy84%

aromatic77%

balsamic69%

leather61%

woody100%

aromatic91%

fresh spicy83%

citrus74%

powdery65%

warm spicy56%

Scent match37%Some overlap · both woody, aromatic 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

Top

LimeCypressSea waterSage

Heart

JasmineGeraniumNutmegSaffron

Base

SandalwoodVetiverMuskAmber

InformationalShared notesCypress, Saffron, Vetiver and Amber. 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–

Spring71

Summer100

Fall43

Winter43

Day100

Night44

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men82

Unisex13

Women5

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#4,213

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews19

Overall rank#45,347

PerfumerNot listed

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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Orange by Carlo Corinto is a Oriental Spicy fragrance for men. Orange was launched in 2011. Top notes are Lime, Cypress, Sea water and Sage; middle notes are Jasmine, Geranium, Nutmeg and Saffron; base notes are Sandalwood, Vetiver, Musk and Amber. It opens with Lime, Cypress. The heart moves into Jasmine, Geranium. I…

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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 Orange?

Al Bashiq takes 5 of 5 categories. Al Bashiq is rated 4.14/5 from 177 votes; Orange is rated 4.23/5 from 13 votes. Choose Al Bashiq for a amber and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter. Choose Orange for a woody and aromatic character. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Al Bashiq or Orange?

Al Bashiq lasts longest (Al Bashiq 82/100, Orange 70/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Al Bashiq or Orange?

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

Do Al Bashiq and Orange smell similar?

Some overlap: a 37% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Cypress, Saffron, Vetiver and Amber.

Is Al Bashiq or Orange better for summer or winter?

Orange suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Al Bashiq and Orange?

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. Orange has top notes of Lime, Cypress, Sea water and Sage, heart notes of Jasmine, Geranium, Nutmeg and Saffron, a base of Sandalwood, Vetiver, Musk and Amber.