Fragrance comparison

Al Bashiq vs Profusion

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 205 ratings analysed

5 wins

Al Bashiq

Nabeel

4.14177 votes

Rank #4,188 AmberWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

27%scent match

Clearly different

Profusion

Dotti · 2018

4.1428 votes

Rank #38,811 Warm SpicyAromatic

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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 ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.
Profusion
Choose it for a warm spicy and aromatic character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in fall, evening wear.

Al Bashiq5/7

Profusion2/7

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

ProfusionDotti

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.14/ 5 · 177 votes

Have 88%Had 12%Want 0%

4.14/ 5 · 28 votes

Have 59%Had 16%Want 25%

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

54%Love

25%Like

4%Ok

18%Dislike

0%Hate

28 votes

Category winnerAl BashiqMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity82

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate79

Category winners

LongevityAl Bashiq

SillageAl Bashiq

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value78

¤ Price value79

Category winnerProfusionBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

woody92%

warm spicy84%

aromatic77%

balsamic69%

leather61%

warm spicy100%

aromatic91%

fresh spicy83%

powdery74%

herbal65%

vanilla56%

Scent match27%Clearly different · both 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

Top15-30 mins

Black PepperArtemisiaCardamomGrapefruit

Heart2-4 hrs

CinnamonGeraniumHeliotrope

Base6-8+ hrs

elemiSandalwoodVanillaLabdanumMuskCoumarin

InformationalShared notesCardamom, Artemisia and Labdanum. Durations are only published for Profusion, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring32

Summer14

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring86

Summer14

Fall100

Winter64

Day53

Night100

Category winnerProfusionMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men82

Unisex13

Women5

Men14

Unisex71

Women14

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#4,188

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews19

Overall rank#38,811

PerfumerRodrigo Lombardi

Launched2018

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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Profusion by Dotti opens with a zesty burst of tart grapefruit sliced open beside cracked black pepper and herbal artemisia. Within minutes, the bright citrus softens, giving way to a cozy core of spicy cinnamon and creamy heliotrope that smells like warm almond pastry dusted with holiday spice. As the fragrance settl…

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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 Profusion?

Al Bashiq takes 5 of 7 categories. Al Bashiq is rated 4.14/5 from 177 votes; Profusion is rated 4.14/5 from 28 votes. Choose Al Bashiq for a amber and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter. Choose Profusion for a warm spicy and aromatic character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Al Bashiq or Profusion?

Al Bashiq lasts longest (Al Bashiq 82/100, Profusion 70/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Al Bashiq or Profusion?

Al Bashiq projects furthest (Al Bashiq 75/100, Profusion 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Al Bashiq and Profusion smell similar?

Clearly different: a 27% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy and aromatic accords. Common notes include Cardamom, Artemisia and Labdanum.

Is Al Bashiq or Profusion better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Al Bashiq and Profusion?

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. Profusion has top notes of Black Pepper, Artemisia, Cardamom and Grapefruit, heart notes of Cinnamon, Geranium and Heliotrope, a base of elemi, Sandalwood, Vanilla and Labdanum.