Fragrance comparison

Al Bashiq vs Queen

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 177 ratings analysed

Al Bashiq

Nabeel

4.14177 votes

Rank #4,208 AmberWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

52%scent match

Some overlap

Queen

Salas

—0 votes

Rank #73,417 Fresh SpicyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

Al Bashiq
Choose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Queen
Choose it for a fresh spicy and amber character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection.

Al Bashiq2/4

Queen2/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Queen
Sillage & projection: Queen
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

QueenSalas

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.14/ 5 · 177 votes

Have 88%Had 12%Want 0%

—/ 5 · 0 votes

Have 18%Had 0%Want 82%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating 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

Not enough votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity82

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity100

〰 Sillage100

♥ Love / hateN/A

Category winners

LongevityQueen

SillageQueen

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value78

¤ Price value50

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%

amber92%

warm spicy84%

aromatic77%

woody69%

green61%

Scent match52%Some overlap · both amber, warm spicy and woody

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

GalbanumCinnamonSaffronNutmegLime

Heart

OlibanumBenzoinCypressGeranium

Base

CedarMuskAmbergrisAgarwood (Oud)

InformationalShared notesCypress, Saffron, Agarwood (Oud) and Olibanum. 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–

No season votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men82

Unisex13

Women5

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#4,208

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews19

Overall rank#73,417

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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Queen by Salas is a rich spicy amber perfume that delivers an immediate hit of crushed green galbanum and tart lime before settling into cozy cinnamon, nutmeg, and warm saffron. In the base, earthy cedar and smooth agarwood create a lingering, full-bodied warmth. It feels grounded, cozy, and distinctly upscale on skin…

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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 lasts longer, Al Bashiq or Queen?

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

Which projects more, Al Bashiq or Queen?

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

Do Al Bashiq and Queen smell similar?

Some overlap: a 52% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, warm spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Cypress, Saffron, Agarwood (Oud) and Olibanum.

What are the notes in Al Bashiq and Queen?

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. Queen has top notes of Galbanum, Cinnamon, Saffron and Nutmeg, heart notes of Olibanum, Benzoin, Cypress and Geranium, a base of Cedar, Musk, Ambergris and Agarwood (Oud).