Fragrance comparison

Al Bashiq vs Quantum

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 213 ratings analysed

6 wins

Al Bashiq

Nabeel

4.14177 votes

Rank #4,204 AmberWoody

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25%scent match

Clearly different

Quantum

M.INT

3.1836 votes

Rank #23,911 Coca-colaFresh Spicy

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Al Bashiq takes 6 of 7 categories.

Al Bashiq
Choose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.
Quantum
Choose it for a coca-cola and fresh spicy character. Wins on versatility. Best in fall, evening wear.

Al Bashiq6/7

Quantum1/7

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

QuantumM.INT

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.14/ 5 · 177 votes

Have 88%Had 12%Want 0%

3.18/ 5 · 36 votes

Have 8%Had 2%Want 90%

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

22%Love

26%Like

11%Ok

11%Dislike

30%Hate

27 votes

Category winnerAl BashiqMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity82

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate54

Category winners

LongevityAl Bashiq

SillageAl Bashiq

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value78

¤ Price value25

Category winnerAl BashiqBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

woody92%

warm spicy84%

aromatic77%

balsamic69%

leather61%

coca-cola100%

fresh spicy86%

warm spicy72%

amber58%

powdery44%

musky30%

Scent match25%Clearly different · both amber 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

Coca-Cola

Heart

NutmegGingerCinnamonCedar

Base

AmberMuskSandalwoodTobacco

InformationalShared notesCedar, Amber and Tobacco. 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–

Spring60

Summer40

Fall100

Winter80

Day80

Night100

Category winnerQuantumMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men82

Unisex13

Women5

Men67

Unisex25

Women8

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#4,204

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews19

Overall rank#23,911

PerfumerChris Maurice

Launched—

Reviews5

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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Quantum by M.INT centers on a distinctive, fizzing Coca-Cola accord that transitions into a spicy, woody base. It offers an unconventional profile for those who enjoy playful yet grounded scents. Best suited for autumn evenings or casual weekend gatherings, this unisex fragrance leans slightly masculine through its dr…

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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 Quantum?

Al Bashiq takes 6 of 7 categories. Al Bashiq is rated 4.14/5 from 177 votes; Quantum is rated 3.18/5 from 36 votes. Choose Al Bashiq for a amber and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter. Choose Quantum for a coca-cola and fresh spicy character. Wins on versatility. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Al Bashiq or Quantum?

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

Which projects more, Al Bashiq or Quantum?

Al Bashiq projects furthest (Al Bashiq 75/100, Quantum 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Al Bashiq and Quantum smell similar?

Clearly different: a 25% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Cedar, Amber and Tobacco.

Is Al Bashiq or Quantum better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Al Bashiq and Quantum?

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. Quantum has top notes of Coca-Cola, heart notes of Nutmeg, Ginger, Cinnamon and Cedar, a base of Amber, Musk, Sandalwood and Tobacco.