Fragrance comparison

Al Bashiq vs Pegasus Exclusif

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

Updated 22 Oct 2026 2,151 ratings analysed

Al Bashiq

Nabeel

4.14177 votes

Rank #3,877 AmberWoody

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29%scent match

Clearly different

4 wins

Pegasus Exclusif

Parfums de Marly

4.261,974 votes

Rank #1,292 WoodyAlmond

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Pegasus Exclusif takes 4 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.
Pegasus Exclusif
Choose it for a woody and almond character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in winter, evening wear.

Al Bashiq3/7

Pegasus Exclusif4/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Al BashiqNabeel

Pegasus ExclusifParfums de Marly

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.14/ 5 · 177 votes

Have 88%Had 12%Want 0%

4.26/ 5 · 1,974 votes

Have 81%Had 19%Want 0%

Category winnerPegasus ExclusifRating 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

57%Love

24%Like

10%Ok

7%Dislike

2%Hate

1,974 votes

Category winnerPegasus ExclusifMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity82

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate82

Category winners

LongevityAl Bashiq

SillageAl Bashiq

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value78

¤ Price value33

Category winnerAl BashiqBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

woody92%

warm spicy84%

aromatic77%

balsamic69%

leather61%

woody100%

almond92%

vanilla84%

powdery77%

warm spicy69%

oud61%

Scent match29%Clearly different · both 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

Top20-30 mins

CardamomHeliotropePink PepperBergamot

Heart2-4 hrs

Bitter AlmondLavenderJasmineGeranium

Base8-12+ hrs

VanillaGuaiac WoodAgarwood (Oud)SandalwoodAmber

InformationalShared notesCardamom, Lavender, Agarwood (Oud) and Guaiac Wood. Durations are only published for Pegasus Exclusif, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring32

Summer14

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring52

Summer15

Fall0

Winter100

Day37

Night100

Category winnerPegasus ExclusifMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men82

Unisex13

Women5

Men89

Unisex9

Women2

Date 39%Party 31%Work 17%Casual 14%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#3,877

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews19

Overall rank#1,292

PerfumerHamid Merati-Kashani

Launched—

Reviews205

Category winnerPegasus ExclusifHigher 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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Pegasus Exclusif by Parfums de Marly takes the sweet metallic almond of the original Pegasus and drenches it in dark smoke. The opening delivers a sharp burst of green cardamom, pink pepper, and bitter almond before settling into heavy wood. It smells dense, dark, and intensely woody. A thick base of agarwood, smoky g…

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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 Pegasus Exclusif?

Pegasus Exclusif takes 4 of 7 categories. Al Bashiq is rated 4.14/5 from 177 votes; Pegasus Exclusif is rated 4.26/5 from 1,974 votes. Choose Al Bashiq for a amber and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter. Choose Pegasus Exclusif for a woody and almond character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Al Bashiq or Pegasus Exclusif?

Al Bashiq lasts longest (Al Bashiq 82/100, Pegasus Exclusif 77/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Al Bashiq or Pegasus Exclusif?

Al Bashiq projects furthest (Al Bashiq 75/100, Pegasus Exclusif 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Al Bashiq and Pegasus Exclusif smell similar?

Clearly different: a 29% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Cardamom, Lavender, Agarwood (Oud) and Guaiac Wood.

Is Al Bashiq or Pegasus Exclusif better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Al Bashiq and Pegasus Exclusif?

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. Pegasus Exclusif has top notes of Cardamom, Heliotrope, Pink Pepper and Bergamot, heart notes of Bitter Almond, Lavender, Jasmine and Geranium, a base of Vanilla, Guaiac Wood, Agarwood (Oud) and Sandalwood.