Fragrance comparison

Al Bashiq vs Rose Ebène (2021)

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

Updated 20 Oct 2026 227 ratings analysed

6 wins

Al Bashiq

Nabeel

4.14177 votes

Rank #3,841 AmberWoody

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39%scent match

Some overlap

Rose Ebène (2021)

Caron

3.9050 votes

Rank #19,352 LeatherWarm 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.
Rose Ebène (2021)
Choose it for a leather and warm spicy character. Wins on versatility. Best in winter, evening wear.

Al Bashiq6/7

Rose Ebène (2021)1/7

Ratings & consensus: Al Bashiq
Community sentiment: Al Bashiq
Longevity: Al Bashiq
Sillage & projection: Al Bashiq
Value for money: Al Bashiq
Versatility: Rose Ebène (2021)
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

Rose Ebène (2021)Caron

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.14/ 5 · 177 votes

Have 88%Had 12%Want 0%

3.90/ 5 · 50 votes

Have 34%Had 8%Want 58%

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

32%Love

38%Like

18%Ok

12%Dislike

0%Hate

50 votes

Category winnerAl BashiqMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity82

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate73

Category winners

LongevityAl Bashiq

SillageAl Bashiq

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value78

¤ Price value38

Category winnerAl BashiqBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

woody92%

warm spicy84%

aromatic77%

balsamic69%

leather61%

leather100%

warm spicy92%

smoky84%

rose77%

woody69%

animalic61%

Scent match39%Some overlap · both warm spicy, 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

CardamomSaffron

Heart3-5 hrs

LeatherTurkish RoseStyraxCoffeeBirch

Base7-10 hrs

PatchouliVetiver

InformationalShared notesLeather, Styrax, Saffron and Cardamom. Durations are only published for Rose Ebène (2021), so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring32

Summer14

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring31

Summer19

Fall96

Winter100

Day42

Night100

Category winnerRose Ebène (2021)Most year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men82

Unisex13

Women5

Men33

Unisex57

Women10

Date 40%Party 26%Casual 19%Work 16%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#3,841

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews19

Overall rank#19,352

PerfumerJean Jacques

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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Caron Rose Ebène flips the script on sweet garden roses by wrapping velvety petals in charred birch, dark leather, and bitter coffee grounds. A sharp prickle of green cardamom cuts through the opening before dense resins take over. It feels grounded, moody, and quietly confident. You will not find powdery grandmother …

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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 Rose Ebène (2021)?

Al Bashiq takes 6 of 7 categories. Al Bashiq is rated 4.14/5 from 177 votes; Rose Ebène (2021) is rated 3.90/5 from 50 votes. Choose Al Bashiq for a amber and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter. Choose Rose Ebène (2021) for a leather and warm spicy character. Wins on versatility. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Al Bashiq or Rose Ebène (2021)?

Al Bashiq lasts longest (Al Bashiq 82/100, Rose Ebène (2021) 72/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Al Bashiq or Rose Ebène (2021)?

Al Bashiq projects furthest (Al Bashiq 75/100, Rose Ebène (2021) 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Al Bashiq and Rose Ebène (2021) smell similar?

Some overlap: a 39% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, woody and leather accords. Common notes include Leather, Styrax, Saffron and Cardamom.

Is Al Bashiq or Rose Ebène (2021) better for summer or winter?

For summer, Rose Ebène (2021) is the stronger pick. For winter, Al Bashiq is the stronger pick. Rose Ebène (2021) suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Al Bashiq and Rose Ebène (2021)?

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 Ebène (2021) has top notes of Cardamom and Saffron, heart notes of Leather, Turkish Rose, Styrax and Coffee, a base of Patchouli and Vetiver.