Al Bashiq vs Rose 31
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
40%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Al Bashiq takes 4 of 7 categories.
Al BashiqChoose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.
Rose 31Choose it for a woody and rose character. Wins on community sentiment, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Al Bashiq4/7
Rose 313/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Al Bashiq
- Community sentiment
- Rose 31
- Longevity
- Al Bashiq
- Sillage & projection
- Al Bashiq
- Value for money
- Al Bashiq
- Versatility
- Rose 31
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Rose 31
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Al BashiqNabeelRose 31Le LaboWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.14/ 5 · 177 votes
Have 88%Had 12%Want 0%
4.09/ 5 · 3,781 votes
Have 47%Had 13%Want 40%
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
43%Love
36%Like
10%Ok
10%Dislike
2%Hate
3,781 votes
Category winnerRose 31Most 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%
woody100%
rose91%
fresh spicy83%
aromatic74%
musky65%
amber56%
Scent match40%Some overlap · both woody, amber and aromatic
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
Top15 to 30 minutes
RoseCumin
Heart2 to 4 hours
VetiverCedar
Base4 to 6 hours
MuskGuaiac WoodAgarwood (Oud)OlibanumLabdanum
InformationalShared notesAgarwood (Oud), Guaiac Wood, Olibanum and Labdanum. Durations are only published for Rose 31, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring32
Summer14
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Spring100
Summer61
Fall97
Winter57
Day100
Night68
Category winnerRose 31Most year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#4,136
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews19
Overall rank#3,502
PerfumerDaphné Bugey
Launched—
Reviews209
Category winnerRose 31Higher 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 →Rose 31 by Le Labo takes the traditional floral concept and strips away the sweet garden freshness, pairing a dry rose petal note with sharp cumin and rich cedar. Created by perfumer Daphné Bugey, it opens with a distinct spicy prickle before unfolding into an earthy spine of vetiver, guaiac wood, and resinous olibanu…
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 Rose 31?
Al Bashiq takes 4 of 7 categories. Al Bashiq is rated 4.14/5 from 177 votes; Rose 31 is rated 4.09/5 from 3,781 votes. Choose Al Bashiq for a amber and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter. Choose Rose 31 for a woody and rose character. Wins on community sentiment, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Al Bashiq or Rose 31?
Al Bashiq lasts longest (Al Bashiq 82/100, Rose 31 66/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Al Bashiq or Rose 31?
Al Bashiq projects furthest (Al Bashiq 75/100, Rose 31 55/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Al Bashiq and Rose 31 smell similar?
Some overlap: a 40% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, amber and aromatic accords. Common notes include Agarwood (Oud), Guaiac Wood, Olibanum and Labdanum.
Is Al Bashiq or Rose 31 better for summer or winter?
For summer, Rose 31 is the stronger pick. For winter, Al Bashiq is the stronger pick. Rose 31 suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Al Bashiq and Rose 31?
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. Rose 31 has top notes of Rose and Cumin, heart notes of Vetiver and Cedar, a base of Musk, Guaiac Wood, Agarwood (Oud) and Olibanum.
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