Fragrance comparison

Al Bashiq vs Pantheon R

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

Updated 12 Oct 2026 448 ratings analysed

Al Bashiq

Nabeel

4.14177 votes

Rank #3,771 AmberWoody

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56%scent match

Closely related

6 wins

Pantheon R

Pantheon Roma

4.47271 votes

Rank #2,594 AmberWarm Spicy

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Pantheon R takes 6 of 7 categories.

Al Bashiq
Choose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in winter.
Pantheon R
Choose it for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear.

Al Bashiq1/7

Pantheon R6/7

Ratings & consensus: Pantheon R
Community sentiment: Pantheon R
Longevity: Pantheon R
Sillage & projection: Pantheon R
Value for money: Al Bashiq
Versatility: Pantheon R
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Pantheon R

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance

Al BashiqNabeel

Pantheon RPantheon Roma

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.14/ 5 · 177 votes

Have 88%Had 12%Want 0%

4.47/ 5 · 271 votes

Have 83%Had 17%Want 0%

Category winnerPantheon RRating 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

71%Love

15%Like

7%Ok

4%Dislike

3%Hate

271 votes

Category winnerPantheon RMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity82

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity87

〰 Sillage82

♥ Love / hate87

Category winners

LongevityPantheon R

SillagePantheon R

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value78

¤ Price value39

Category winnerAl BashiqBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

woody92%

warm spicy84%

aromatic77%

balsamic69%

leather61%

amber100%

warm spicy92%

balsamic84%

sweet77%

leather69%

woody61%

Scent match56%Closely related · both amber, warm spicy and woody

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

Top20-40 mins

CinnamonStrawberryRhubarbThyme

Heart2-4 hrs

SaffronIrisJasmine

Base8-12+ hrs

IncenseLeatherMyrhhGurjan balsamVanillaTolu BalsamAgarwood (Oud)Sandalwood

InformationalShared notesLeather, Incense, Saffron and Agarwood (Oud). Durations are only published for Pantheon R, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring32

Summer14

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring34

Summer16

Fall0

Winter100

Day27

Night100

Category winnerPantheon RMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men82

Unisex13

Women5

Men70

Unisex27

Women3

Party 42%Date 35%Casual 13%Work 10%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#3,771

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews19

Overall rank#2,594

PerfumerArturetto Landi

Launched—

Reviews17

Category winnerPantheon RHigher 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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Pantheon R opens with an unusual clash of tart rhubarb, wild strawberry, and hot cinnamon bark. Give it five minutes. The early blast is sharp and almost medicinal, but the harshness quickly fades into a rich wave of warm saffron and smoky incense. As the scent settles over the next few hours, heavy resins take contro…

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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 Pantheon R?

Pantheon R takes 6 of 7 categories. Al Bashiq is rated 4.14/5 from 177 votes; Pantheon R is rated 4.47/5 from 271 votes. Choose Al Bashiq for a amber and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in winter. Choose Pantheon R for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Al Bashiq or Pantheon R?

Pantheon R lasts longest (Pantheon R 87/100, Al Bashiq 82/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Al Bashiq or Pantheon R?

Pantheon R projects furthest (Pantheon R 82/100, Al Bashiq 75/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Al Bashiq and Pantheon R smell similar?

Closely related: a 56% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, warm spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Leather, Incense, Saffron and Agarwood (Oud).

Is Al Bashiq or Pantheon R better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Al Bashiq and Pantheon R?

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. Pantheon R has top notes of Cinnamon, Strawberry, Rhubarb and Thyme, heart notes of Saffron, Iris and Jasmine, a base of Incense, Leather, Myrhh and Gurjan balsam.