Fragrance comparison

Al Bashiq vs Qissati Chapter 04

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 198 ratings analysed

Al Bashiq

Nabeel

4.14177 votes

Rank #3,830 AmberWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

12%scent match

Clearly different

3 wins

Qissati Chapter 04

Qissati

4.8621 votes

Rank #11,023 Fresh SpicyWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Qissati Chapter 04 takes 3 of 5 categories.

Al Bashiq
Choose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Qissati Chapter 04
Choose it for a fresh spicy and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Al Bashiq2/5

Qissati Chapter 043/5

Ratings & consensus: Qissati Chapter 04
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Qissati Chapter 04
Sillage & projection: Qissati Chapter 04
Value for money: Al Bashiq
Versatility: Not scored
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

Qissati Chapter 04Qissati

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.14/ 5 · 177 votes

Have 88%Had 12%Want 0%

4.86/ 5 · 21 votes

Have 30%Had 11%Want 59%

Category winnerQissati Chapter 04Rating 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

86%Love

14%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

21 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity82

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity88

〰 Sillage86

♥ Love / hate96

Category winners

LongevityQissati Chapter 04

SillageQissati Chapter 04

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value78

¤ Price value58

Category winnerAl BashiqBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

woody92%

warm spicy84%

aromatic77%

balsamic69%

leather61%

fresh spicy100%

white floral92%

aromatic84%

green77%

citrus69%

fresh61%

Scent match12%Clearly different · both 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

Top20-30 mins

GingerMintBergamotNutmeg

Heart3-4 hrs

NeroliLily-of-the-ValleyJasmineGeranium

Base8-10+ hrs

MuskAmbergrisGuaiac Wood

InformationalShared notesGuaiac Wood and Ambergris. Durations are only published for Qissati Chapter 04, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring32

Summer14

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring91

Summer100

Fall55

Winter36

Day100

Night45

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men82

Unisex13

Women5

Men21

Unisex71

Women8

Casual 36%Work 29%Date 21%Party 14%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#3,830

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews19

Overall rank#11,023

PerfumerNathalie Templer

Launched—

Reviews11

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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Qissati Chapter 04 hits the air with a brisk shock of garden mint, zesty bergamot, and grated ginger. The opening feels icy and energetic. Within twenty minutes, sweet neroli and delicate lily of the valley soften the bite, bringing a clean floral hum that feels like fresh morning air. As hours pass, the scent settle…

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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 Qissati Chapter 04?

Qissati Chapter 04 takes 3 of 5 categories. Al Bashiq is rated 4.14/5 from 177 votes; Qissati Chapter 04 is rated 4.86/5 from 21 votes. Choose Al Bashiq for a amber and woody character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. Choose Qissati Chapter 04 for a fresh spicy and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Al Bashiq or Qissati Chapter 04?

Qissati Chapter 04 lasts longest (Qissati Chapter 04 88/100, Al Bashiq 82/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Al Bashiq or Qissati Chapter 04?

Qissati Chapter 04 projects furthest (Qissati Chapter 04 86/100, Al Bashiq 75/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Al Bashiq and Qissati Chapter 04 smell similar?

Clearly different: a 12% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic accords. Common notes include Guaiac Wood and Ambergris.

Is Al Bashiq or Qissati Chapter 04 better for summer or winter?

Qissati Chapter 04 suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Al Bashiq and Qissati Chapter 04?

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. Qissati Chapter 04 has top notes of Ginger, Mint, Bergamot and Nutmeg, heart notes of Neroli, Lily-of-the-Valley, Jasmine and Geranium, a base of Musk, Ambergris and Guaiac Wood.