Al Bashiq vs Refocus
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
38%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Al Bashiq takes 6 of 7 categories.
Al BashiqChoose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.
RefocusChoose it for a musky and amber character. Wins on versatility. Best in fall, evening wear.
Al Bashiq6/7
Refocus1/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Al Bashiq
- Community sentiment
- Al Bashiq
- Longevity
- Al Bashiq
- Sillage & projection
- Al Bashiq
- Value for money
- Al Bashiq
- Versatility
- Refocus
- 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 BashiqNabeelRefocusM.INTWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.14/ 5 · 177 votes
Have 88%Had 12%Want 0%
3.04/ 5 · 59 votes
Have 37%Had 24%Want 39%
Category winnerAl BashiqRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate56%Love
23%Like
7%Ok
8%Dislike
6%Hate
177 votes
33%Love
17%Like
4%Ok
31%Dislike
15%Hate
48 votes
Category winnerAl BashiqMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityAl Bashiq
SillageAl Bashiq
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerAl BashiqBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothamber100%
woody92%
warm spicy84%
aromatic77%
balsamic69%
leather61%
musky100%
amber92%
aldehydic84%
woody77%
powdery69%
balsamic61%
Scent match38%Some overlap · both amber, woody and balsamic
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
LeatherIncenseCypressStyraxSaffronCardamomLavenderArtemisia
Heart
Agarwood (Oud)MyrrhBalsamic NotesEarthy NotesGuaiac WoodOlibanumLabdanumCedar
Base
VetiverAmberTobaccoTolu BalsamBenzoinPatchouliSweet NotesAmbergris
Top
AldehydesIncense
Heart
PatchouliGuaiac WoodCedar
Base
MuskLabdanumSuedeSandalwood
InformationalShared notesIncense, Guaiac Wood, Labdanum and Cedar. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring32
Summer14
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Spring50
Summer43
Fall100
Winter86
Day83
Night100
Category winnerRefocusMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#4,188
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews19
Overall rank#31,276
PerfumerFabrice Pellegrin
Launched—
Reviews4
Category winnerAl BashiqHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotAl 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.
Reviews →Refocus by M.INT is a woody, aldehydic fragrance that bridges the gap between cold, metallic air and deep, resinous woods. Launched in 2016 by Fabrice Pellegrin, this scent focuses on a juxtaposition of bright, sharp aldehydes and a smoky, persistent incense base. It is a striking, unisex choice for those who prefer i…
Reviews →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 Refocus?
Al Bashiq takes 6 of 7 categories. Al Bashiq is rated 4.14/5 from 177 votes; Refocus is rated 3.04/5 from 59 votes. Choose Al Bashiq for a amber and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter. Choose Refocus for a musky and amber character. Wins on versatility. Best in fall, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, Al Bashiq or Refocus?
Al Bashiq lasts longest (Al Bashiq 82/100, Refocus 72/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Al Bashiq or Refocus?
Al Bashiq projects furthest (Al Bashiq 75/100, Refocus 62/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Al Bashiq and Refocus smell similar?
Some overlap: a 38% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, woody and balsamic accords. Common notes include Incense, Guaiac Wood, Labdanum and Cedar.
Is Al Bashiq or Refocus better for summer or winter?
For summer, Refocus is the stronger pick. For winter, Al Bashiq is the stronger pick. Refocus suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Al Bashiq and Refocus?
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. Refocus has top notes of Aldehydes and Incense, heart notes of Patchouli, Guaiac Wood and Cedar, a base of Musk, Labdanum, Suede and Sandalwood.
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