Fragrance comparison

Al Bashiq vs Perle de Nuit

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 238 ratings analysed

4 wins

Al Bashiq

Nabeel

4.14177 votes

Rank #4,213 AmberWoody

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33%scent match

Clearly different

Perle de Nuit

Pascal Morabito

4.0561 votes

Rank #31,158 RoseAmber

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Al Bashiq takes 4 of 7 categories.

Al Bashiq
Choose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.
Perle de Nuit
Choose it for a rose and amber character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and versatility. Best in fall, evening wear.

Al Bashiq4/7

Perle de Nuit3/7

Ratings & consensus: Al Bashiq
Community sentiment: Perle de Nuit
Longevity: Al Bashiq
Sillage & projection: Al Bashiq
Value for money: Perle de Nuit
Versatility: Perle de Nuit
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

Perle de NuitPascal Morabito

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.14/ 5 · 177 votes

Have 88%Had 12%Want 0%

4.05/ 5 · 61 votes

Have 72%Had 28%Want 0%

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

38%Love

39%Like

15%Ok

7%Dislike

2%Hate

61 votes

Category winnerPerle de NuitMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity82

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity57

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate76

Category winners

LongevityAl Bashiq

SillageAl Bashiq

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value78

¤ Price value86

Category winnerPerle de NuitBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

woody92%

warm spicy84%

aromatic77%

balsamic69%

leather61%

rose100%

amber92%

vanilla84%

aromatic77%

patchouli69%

warm spicy61%

Scent match33%Clearly different · both amber, aromatic 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

Top

RoseFruity Notes

Heart

Tonka BeanGeranium

Base

PatchouliAmberVanilla

InformationalShared notesAmber and Patchouli. 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–

Spring45

Summer16

Fall100

Winter87

Day59

Night100

Category winnerPerle de NuitMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men82

Unisex13

Women5

Men3

Unisex15

Women82

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#4,213

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews19

Overall rank#31,158

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

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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Pascal Morabito Perle de Nuit opens with a sharp burst of sweet rose and dark fruity notes that immediately sets a moody evening tone. As the top notes settle over the first fifteen minutes, dusty geranium and powdery tonka bean pull the composition toward a classic oriental rose structure. The dry-down relies heavily…

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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 Perle de Nuit?

Al Bashiq takes 4 of 7 categories. Al Bashiq is rated 4.14/5 from 177 votes; Perle de Nuit is rated 4.05/5 from 61 votes. Choose Al Bashiq for a amber and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter. Choose Perle de Nuit for a rose and amber character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and versatility. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Al Bashiq or Perle de Nuit?

Al Bashiq lasts longest (Al Bashiq 82/100, Perle de Nuit 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Al Bashiq or Perle de Nuit?

Al Bashiq projects furthest (Al Bashiq 75/100, Perle de Nuit 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Al Bashiq and Perle de Nuit smell similar?

Clearly different: a 33% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, aromatic and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Amber and Patchouli.

Is Al Bashiq or Perle de Nuit better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Al Bashiq and Perle de Nuit?

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. Perle de Nuit has top notes of Rose and Fruity Notes, heart notes of Tonka Bean and Geranium, a base of Patchouli, Amber and Vanilla.