Fragrance comparison

Al Bashiq vs Pamplemousse Rhubarb

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 440 ratings analysed

5 wins

Al Bashiq

Nabeel

4.14177 votes

Rank #3,812 AmberWoody

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18%scent match

Clearly different

Pamplemousse Rhubarb

L'Occitane en Provence

4.32263 votes

Rank #11,146 CitrusAromatic

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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 longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter.
Pamplemousse Rhubarb
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus and community sentiment. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Al Bashiq5/7

Pamplemousse Rhubarb2/7

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

Pamplemousse RhubarbL'Occitane en Provence

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.14/ 5 · 177 votes

Have 88%Had 12%Want 0%

4.32/ 5 · 263 votes

Have 76%Had 24%Want 0%

Category winnerPamplemousse RhubarbRating 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

47%Love

44%Like

4%Ok

5%Dislike

1%Hate

263 votes

Category winnerPamplemousse RhubarbMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity82

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity50

〰 Sillage46

♥ Love / hate83

Category winners

LongevityAl Bashiq

SillageAl Bashiq

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value78

¤ Price value47

Category winnerAl BashiqBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

woody92%

warm spicy84%

aromatic77%

balsamic69%

leather61%

citrus100%

aromatic83%

green65%

fresh spicy48%

fruity30%

Scent match18%Clearly different · both 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

Top15-30 mins

GrapefruitRhubarbLemonCypress

Heart1-2 hrs

LavenderNutmegClove

Base2-4 hrs

VetiverCedar

InformationalShared notesCypress, Lavender, Cedar and Vetiver. Durations are only published for Pamplemousse Rhubarb, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring32

Summer14

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter24

Day100

Night19

Category winnerAl BashiqMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men82

Unisex13

Women5

Men4

Unisex49

Women47

Casual 48%Work 32%Date 13%Party 7%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#3,812

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews19

Overall rank#11,146

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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Pamplemousse Rhubarb by L'Occitane en Provence delivers an invigorating, bittersweet splash of raw fruit and crisp greenery. The opening hits with sharp pink grapefruit and tart rhubarb stalk, backed by a splash of sunny lemon. It smells remarkably authentic, avoiding sugary candy syrup in favor of genuine citric bite…

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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 Pamplemousse Rhubarb?

Al Bashiq takes 5 of 7 categories. Al Bashiq is rated 4.14/5 from 177 votes; Pamplemousse Rhubarb is rated 4.32/5 from 263 votes. Choose Al Bashiq for a amber and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter. Choose Pamplemousse Rhubarb for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus and community sentiment. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Al Bashiq or Pamplemousse Rhubarb?

Al Bashiq lasts longest (Al Bashiq 82/100, Pamplemousse Rhubarb 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Al Bashiq or Pamplemousse Rhubarb?

Al Bashiq projects furthest (Al Bashiq 75/100, Pamplemousse Rhubarb 46/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Al Bashiq and Pamplemousse Rhubarb smell similar?

Clearly different: a 18% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic accords. Common notes include Cypress, Lavender, Cedar and Vetiver.

Is Al Bashiq or Pamplemousse Rhubarb better for summer or winter?

For summer, Al Bashiq is the stronger pick. For winter, Al Bashiq is the stronger pick. Pamplemousse Rhubarb suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Al Bashiq and Pamplemousse Rhubarb?

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. Pamplemousse Rhubarb has top notes of Grapefruit, Rhubarb, Lemon and Cypress, heart notes of Lavender, Nutmeg and Clove, a base of Vetiver and Cedar.