Fragrance comparison

Al Bashiq vs Rich Leather

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

Updated 24 Oct 2026 187 ratings analysed

Al Bashiq

Nabeel

4.14177 votes

Rank #3,886 AmberWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

44%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Rich Leather

Deraah Private

4.7010 votes

Rank #31,142 AmberWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Rich Leather takes 3 of 5 categories.

Al Bashiq
Choose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Rich Leather
Choose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, evening wear.

Al Bashiq2/5

Rich Leather3/5

Ratings & consensus: Rich Leather
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Al Bashiq
Sillage & projection: Rich Leather
Value for money: Rich Leather
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

Rich LeatherDeraah Private

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.14/ 5 · 177 votes

Have 88%Had 12%Want 0%

4.70/ 5 · 10 votes

Have 40%Had 0%Want 60%

Category winnerRich LeatherRating 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

80%Love

10%Like

10%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

10 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity82

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage86

♥ Love / hate93

Category winners

LongevityAl Bashiq

SillageRich Leather

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value78

¤ Price value81

Category winnerRich LeatherBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

woody92%

warm spicy84%

aromatic77%

balsamic69%

leather61%

amber100%

woody92%

smoky84%

leather77%

patchouli69%

oud61%

Scent match44%Some overlap · both amber, woody and leather

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

BergamotPink Pepper

Heart3-4 hrs

CedarAgarwood (Oud)Incense

Base8-12 hrs

LeatherPatchouliAmber

InformationalShared notesLeather, Incense, Agarwood (Oud) and Cedar. Durations are only published for Rich Leather, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring32

Summer14

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer57

Fall57

Winter86

Day56

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men82

Unisex13

Women5

Men50

Unisex38

Women13

Date 37%Party 29%Work 18%Casual 16%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#3,886

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews19

Overall rank#31,142

PerfumerJordi Fernández

Launched—

Reviews2

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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Rich Leather by Deraah Private delivers an assertive, smoky leather profile built around agarwood and crisp cedar. The opening hits with a sharp burst of pink pepper and tart bergamot before settling into dark incense. It feels rugged yet surprisingly smooth. You get a resinous backbone of warm amber and patchouli tha…

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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 Rich Leather?

Rich Leather takes 3 of 5 categories. Al Bashiq is rated 4.14/5 from 177 votes; Rich Leather is rated 4.70/5 from 10 votes. Choose Al Bashiq for a amber and woody character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. Choose Rich Leather for a amber and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Al Bashiq or Rich Leather?

They last about the same: Al Bashiq 82/100, Rich Leather 80/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Al Bashiq or Rich Leather?

Rich Leather projects furthest (Rich Leather 86/100, Al Bashiq 75/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Al Bashiq and Rich Leather smell similar?

Some overlap: a 44% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, woody and leather accords. Common notes include Leather, Incense, Agarwood (Oud) and Cedar.

Is Al Bashiq or Rich Leather better for summer or winter?

Rich Leather suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Al Bashiq and Rich Leather?

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. Rich Leather has top notes of Bergamot and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Cedar, Agarwood (Oud) and Incense, a base of Leather, Patchouli and Amber.