Fragrance comparison

Al Bashiq vs Oud

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 211 ratings analysed

Al Bashiq

Nabeel

4.14177 votes

Rank #4,213 AmberWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

40%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Oud

Asgharali

4.4134 votes

Rank #7,821 WoodyOud

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Oud takes 4 of 7 categories.

Al Bashiq
Choose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Oud
Choose it for a woody and oud character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.

Al Bashiq3/7

Oud4/7

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

OudAsgharali

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.14/ 5 · 177 votes

Have 88%Had 12%Want 0%

4.41/ 5 · 34 votes

Have 32%Had 9%Want 60%

Category winnerOudRating 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

59%Love

29%Like

6%Ok

6%Dislike

0%Hate

34 votes

Category winnerOudMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity82

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity74

〰 Sillage72

♥ Love / hate85

Category winners

LongevityAl Bashiq

SillageAl Bashiq

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value78

¤ Price value81

Category winnerOudBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

woody92%

warm spicy84%

aromatic77%

balsamic69%

leather61%

woody100%

oud92%

rose84%

fresh spicy77%

aromatic69%

amber61%

Scent match40%Some overlap · 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

Top

RaspberryBergamotWater Notes

Heart

RoseVioletGeraniumLavender

Base

Agarwood (Oud)PatchouliAmberVetiverSandalwoodCedarLabdanumVanilla

InformationalShared notesLavender, Agarwood (Oud), Labdanum and Cedar. 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–

Spring56

Summer25

Fall81

Winter100

Day54

Night100

Category winnerOudMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men82

Unisex13

Women5

Men40

Unisex60

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#4,213

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews19

Overall rank#7,821

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews13

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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Asgharali Oud opens with a juicy raspberry and bergamot lift before settling into rose, dry woods and a polished oud base. The overall feel is traditional rather than sugary, with amber, patchouli and soft vanilla smoothing the edges. It tends to suit cooler evenings best, especially if you enjoy Middle Eastern styled…

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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?

Oud takes 4 of 7 categories. Al Bashiq is rated 4.14/5 from 177 votes; Oud is rated 4.41/5 from 34 votes. Choose Al Bashiq for a amber and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. Choose Oud for a woody and oud character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Al Bashiq or Oud?

Al Bashiq lasts longest (Al Bashiq 82/100, Oud 74/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Al Bashiq or Oud?

Al Bashiq projects furthest (Al Bashiq 75/100, Oud 72/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Al Bashiq and Oud smell similar?

Some overlap: a 40% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, amber and aromatic accords. Common notes include Lavender, Agarwood (Oud), Labdanum and Cedar.

Is Al Bashiq or Oud better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Al Bashiq and Oud?

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 has top notes of Raspberry, Bergamot and Water Notes, heart notes of Rose, Violet, Geranium and Lavender, a base of Agarwood (Oud), Patchouli, Amber and Vetiver.