Al Bashiq vs Ruby Wood
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
32%scent match
Clearly different
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 longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter.
Ruby WoodChoose it for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in fall, day or night wear.
Al Bashiq4/7
Ruby Wood3/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Ruby Wood
- Community sentiment
- Ruby Wood
- Longevity
- Al Bashiq
- Sillage & projection
- Al Bashiq
- Value for money
- Al Bashiq
- Versatility
- Ruby Wood
- 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 BashiqNabeelRuby WoodExaltatumWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.14/ 5 · 177 votes
Have 88%Had 12%Want 0%
4.36/ 5 · 50 votes
Have 22%Had 8%Want 70%
Category winnerRuby WoodRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate56%Love
23%Like
7%Ok
8%Dislike
6%Hate
177 votes
54%Love
34%Like
8%Ok
2%Dislike
2%Hate
50 votes
Category winnerRuby WoodMost 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%
fruity100%
sweet92%
rose84%
aromatic77%
warm spicy69%
woody61%
Scent match32%Clearly different · both aromatic, woody and warm spicy
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
Top20-30 mins
Rose PetalsRed BerriesPink PepperCorianderTangerineCassisCardamom
Heart2-4 hrs
Bulgarian RoseRaspberryGeraniumOlibanumPatchouliIndian JasmineVioletCoffee
Base7-10 hrs
Agarwood (Oud)SandalwoodMuskMyrrhLabdanum
InformationalShared notesCardamom, Agarwood (Oud), Myrrh and Olibanum. Durations are only published for Ruby Wood, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring32
Summer14
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Spring65
Summer30
Fall100
Winter95
Day100
Night93
Category winnerRuby WoodMost 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#9,120
PerfumerEglija Vaitkevice
Launched—
Reviews13
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 →Ruby Wood by Exaltatum is an artisanal fragrance that pairs tart wild fruits with velvety floral notes and warm forest resins. The scent opens with a lively splash of red berries, tangy cassis, and crushed rose petals spiced with pink pepper and coriander. Within an hour, rich Bulgarian rose and ripe raspberry emerge …
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 Ruby Wood?
Al Bashiq takes 4 of 7 categories. Al Bashiq is rated 4.14/5 from 177 votes; Ruby Wood is rated 4.36/5 from 50 votes. Choose Al Bashiq for a amber and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter. Choose Ruby Wood for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in fall, day or night wear.
Which lasts longer, Al Bashiq or Ruby Wood?
They last about the same: Al Bashiq 82/100, Ruby Wood 81/100 for longevity in community votes.
Which projects more, Al Bashiq or Ruby Wood?
Al Bashiq projects furthest (Al Bashiq 75/100, Ruby Wood 64/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Al Bashiq and Ruby Wood smell similar?
Clearly different: a 32% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Cardamom, Agarwood (Oud), Myrrh and Olibanum.
Is Al Bashiq or Ruby Wood better for summer or winter?
For summer, Ruby Wood is the stronger pick. For winter, Al Bashiq is the stronger pick. Ruby Wood suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Al Bashiq and Ruby Wood?
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. Ruby Wood has top notes of Rose Petals, Red Berries, Pink Pepper and Coriander, heart notes of Bulgarian Rose, Raspberry, Geranium and Olibanum, a base of Agarwood (Oud), Sandalwood, Musk and Myrrh.
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