Fragrance comparison

Al Bashiq vs Patchouli

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 348 ratings analysed

5 wins

Al Bashiq

Nabeel

4.14177 votes

Rank #4,188 AmberWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

41%scent match

Some overlap

Patchouli

Granado

4.06171 votes

Rank #11,112 WoodyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

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 ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.
Patchouli
Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on versatility. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Al Bashiq5/7

Patchouli1/7

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

PatchouliGranado

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.14/ 5 · 177 votes

Have 88%Had 12%Want 0%

4.06/ 5 · 171 votes

Have 57%Had 8%Want 36%

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

44%Love

31%Like

15%Ok

6%Dislike

4%Hate

171 votes

Category winnerTieMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity82

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage51

♥ Love / hate76

Category winners

LongevityAl Bashiq

SillageAl Bashiq

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value78

¤ Price value65

Category winnerAl BashiqBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

woody92%

warm spicy84%

aromatic77%

balsamic69%

leather61%

woody100%

warm spicy91%

fresh spicy83%

patchouli74%

aromatic65%

lavender56%

Scent match41%Some overlap · both woody, warm spicy 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

CardamomNutmegOrange

Heart

LavenderGuaiac WoodGeranium

Base

PatchouliCedarFrankincense

InformationalShared notesCardamom, Lavender, Guaiac Wood 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–

Spring89

Summer33

Fall100

Winter76

Day99

Night100

Category winnerPatchouliMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men82

Unisex13

Women5

Men54

Unisex44

Women2

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#4,188

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews19

Overall rank#11,112

PerfumerLeandro Petit

Launched—

Reviews8

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.

Reviews →

Granado Patchouli opens with a sharp burst of orange zest paired with warm cardamom and nutmeg. The citrus dies down quickly, allowing aromatic lavender and spicy geranium to smooth out the top notes. As the fragrance settles on skin, a quiet guaiac wood note bridges the initial spice into a dry, woody backbone. The b…

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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 Patchouli?

Al Bashiq takes 5 of 7 categories. Al Bashiq is rated 4.14/5 from 177 votes; Patchouli is rated 4.06/5 from 171 votes. Choose Al Bashiq for a amber and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter. Choose Patchouli for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on versatility. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Al Bashiq or Patchouli?

Al Bashiq lasts longest (Al Bashiq 82/100, Patchouli 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Al Bashiq or Patchouli?

Al Bashiq projects furthest (Al Bashiq 75/100, Patchouli 51/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Al Bashiq and Patchouli smell similar?

Some overlap: a 41% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, warm spicy and aromatic accords. Common notes include Cardamom, Lavender, Guaiac Wood and Cedar.

Is Al Bashiq or Patchouli better for summer or winter?

For summer, Patchouli is the stronger pick. For winter, Al Bashiq is the stronger pick. Patchouli suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Al Bashiq and Patchouli?

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. Patchouli has top notes of Cardamom, Nutmeg and Orange, heart notes of Lavender, Guaiac Wood and Geranium, a base of Patchouli, Cedar and Frankincense.