Fragrance comparison

Al Bashiq vs Oud Abramad

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 674 ratings analysed

6 wins

Al Bashiq

Nabeel

4.14177 votes

Rank #4,206 AmberWoody

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45%scent match

Some overlap

Oud Abramad

BDK Parfums

3.69497 votes

Rank #7,721 AmberWoody

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Al Bashiq takes 6 of 7 categories.

Al Bashiq
Choose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.
Oud Abramad
Choose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on versatility. Best in winter.

Al Bashiq6/7

Oud Abramad1/7

Ratings & consensus: Al Bashiq
Community sentiment: Al Bashiq
Longevity: Al Bashiq
Sillage & projection: Al Bashiq
Value for money: Al Bashiq
Versatility: Oud Abramad
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

Oud AbramadBDK Parfums

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.14/ 5 · 177 votes

Have 88%Had 12%Want 0%

3.69/ 5 · 497 votes

Have 76%Had 24%Want 0%

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

31%Love

35%Like

14%Ok

14%Dislike

6%Hate

497 votes

Category winnerAl BashiqMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity82

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate67

Category winners

LongevityAl Bashiq

SillageAl Bashiq

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value78

¤ Price value38

Category winnerAl BashiqBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

woody92%

warm spicy84%

aromatic77%

balsamic69%

leather61%

amber100%

woody92%

oud84%

smoky77%

warm spicy69%

fresh spicy61%

Scent match45%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

Top

SaffronGinger

Heart

CuminTurkish Rose

Base

Agarwood (Oud)IncenseGuaiac WoodLabdanumPatchouliCastoreumAmbroxan

InformationalShared notesIncense, Saffron, Agarwood (Oud) and Guaiac Wood. 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–

Spring33

Summer20

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerOud AbramadMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men82

Unisex13

Women5

Men61

Unisex34

Women6

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#4,206

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews19

Overall rank#7,721

PerfumerMathilde Bijaoui

Launched—

Reviews54

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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Oud Abramad opens with a dry pop of saffron and a sharp flick of ginger, cutting straight into warm spice rather than sweet citrus. Within minutes, cumin introduces a dusty, earthy heat that pairs with a dark Turkish Rose, keeping the florality strictly grounded. As it settles onto skin, rich labdanum, smoky incense, …

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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 Oud Abramad?

Al Bashiq takes 6 of 7 categories. Al Bashiq is rated 4.14/5 from 177 votes; Oud Abramad is rated 3.69/5 from 497 votes. Choose Al Bashiq for a amber and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter. Choose Oud Abramad for a amber and woody character. Wins on versatility. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Al Bashiq or Oud Abramad?

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

Which projects more, Al Bashiq or Oud Abramad?

Al Bashiq projects furthest (Al Bashiq 75/100, Oud Abramad 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Al Bashiq and Oud Abramad smell similar?

Some overlap: a 45% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, woody and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Incense, Saffron, Agarwood (Oud) and Guaiac Wood.

Is Al Bashiq or Oud Abramad better for summer or winter?

For summer, Oud Abramad is the stronger pick. For winter, Al Bashiq is the stronger pick. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Al Bashiq and Oud Abramad?

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. Oud Abramad has top notes of Saffron and Ginger, heart notes of Cumin and Turkish Rose, a base of Agarwood (Oud), Incense, Guaiac Wood and Labdanum.