Fragrance comparison

Al Bashiq vs Saks New York Oud

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

Updated 9 Oct 2026 192 ratings analysed

4 wins

Al Bashiq

Nabeel

4.14177 votes

Rank #3,723 AmberWoody

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28%scent match

Clearly different

Saks New York Oud

Bond No 9

3.9315 votes

Rank #49,348 AmberWhite Floral

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Al Bashiq takes 4 of 5 categories.

Al Bashiq
Choose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and value for money. Best in winter.
Saks New York Oud
Choose it for a amber and white floral character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Al Bashiq4/5

Saks New York Oud1/5

Ratings & consensus: Al Bashiq
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Al Bashiq
Sillage & projection: Saks New York Oud
Value for money: Al Bashiq
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

Saks New York OudBond No 9

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.14/ 5 · 177 votes

Have 88%Had 12%Want 0%

3.93/ 5 · 15 votes

Have 14%Had 3%Want 82%

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

47%Love

27%Like

0%Ok

27%Dislike

0%Hate

15 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity82

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity54

〰 Sillage77

♥ Love / hate73

Category winners

LongevityAl Bashiq

SillageSaks New York Oud

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value78

¤ Price value0

Category winnerAl BashiqBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

woody92%

warm spicy84%

aromatic77%

balsamic69%

leather61%

amber100%

white floral92%

fresh spicy84%

oud77%

warm spicy69%

musky61%

Scent match28%Clearly different · both amber and warm spicy

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

Top

SaffronBergamotNutmeg

Heart

JasminePalisander Rosewood

Base

Agarwood (Oud)MuskAmberVanilla

InformationalShared notesSaffron, Agarwood (Oud) and Amber. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring32

Summer14

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring43

Summer14

Fall86

Winter100

Day100

Night80

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men82

Unisex13

Women5

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#3,723

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews19

Overall rank#49,348

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

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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Saks New York Oud opens with saffron, bergamot, and nutmeg, then settles into a warm amber oud with jasmine, soft musk, and a light vanilla touch. It reads more polished than rugged, with a powdery floral edge. This is an oud for someone who wants richness without heavy smoke. It tends to suit cooler weather, evening …

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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 Saks New York Oud?

Al Bashiq takes 4 of 5 categories. Al Bashiq is rated 4.14/5 from 177 votes; Saks New York Oud is rated 3.93/5 from 15 votes. Choose Al Bashiq for a amber and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and value for money. Best in winter. Choose Saks New York Oud for a amber and white floral character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Al Bashiq or Saks New York Oud?

Al Bashiq lasts longest (Al Bashiq 82/100, Saks New York Oud 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Al Bashiq or Saks New York Oud?

Projection is very close: Saks New York Oud 77/100, Al Bashiq 75/100 for sillage.

Do Al Bashiq and Saks New York Oud smell similar?

Clearly different: a 28% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Saffron, Agarwood (Oud) and Amber.

Is Al Bashiq or Saks New York Oud better for summer or winter?

Saks New York Oud suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Al Bashiq and Saks New York Oud?

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. Saks New York Oud has top notes of Saffron, Bergamot and Nutmeg, heart notes of Jasmine and Palisander Rosewood, a base of Agarwood (Oud), Musk, Amber and Vanilla.