Fragrance comparison

Al Bashiq vs Say Sakura

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

Updated 20 Oct 2026 218 ratings analysed

6 wins

Al Bashiq

Nabeel

4.14177 votes

Rank #3,841 AmberWoody

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30%scent match

Clearly different

Say Sakura

LEN Fragrances

3.7141 votes

Rank #26,098 FruityAmber

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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.
Say Sakura
Choose it for a fruity and amber character. Wins on versatility. Best in fall, evening wear.

Al Bashiq6/7

Say Sakura1/7

Ratings & consensus: Al Bashiq
Community sentiment: Al Bashiq
Longevity: Al Bashiq
Sillage & projection: Al Bashiq
Value for money: Al Bashiq
Versatility: Say Sakura
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

Say SakuraLEN Fragrances

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.14/ 5 · 177 votes

Have 88%Had 12%Want 0%

3.71/ 5 · 41 votes

Have 17%Had 3%Want 80%

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

49%Love

17%Like

5%Ok

15%Dislike

15%Hate

41 votes

Category winnerAl BashiqMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity82

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity74

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate68

Category winners

LongevityAl Bashiq

SillageAl Bashiq

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value78

¤ Price value35

Category winnerAl BashiqBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

woody92%

warm spicy84%

aromatic77%

balsamic69%

leather61%

fruity100%

amber92%

sweet84%

woody77%

aldehydic69%

cherry61%

Scent match30%Clearly different · both amber and woody

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

Top20-35 mins

ProseccoMaraschino CherryAmarettoPlumDavanaDates

Heart3-5 hrs

Cherry BlossomIrisIncenseCypriol Oil or NagarmothaSaffronPink Pepper

Base8-12+ hrs

TobaccoCashmere WoodLabdanumMyrrhSandalTonka BeanMuskVanilla

InformationalShared notesIncense, Saffron, Myrrh and Labdanum. Durations are only published for Say Sakura, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring32

Summer14

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring85

Summer31

Fall100

Winter100

Day44

Night100

Category winnerSay SakuraMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men82

Unisex13

Women5

Men8

Unisex35

Women58

Date 41%Party 33%Casual 15%Work 11%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#3,841

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews19

Overall rank#26,098

PerfumerPaulo de Moraes

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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Say Sakura by LEN Fragrances is an intense, boozy cherry and dark plum scent that hits the air with dramatic weight. The opening crackles with sparkling prosecco and sweet maraschino cherry before sinking into rich almond amaretto and sticky dates. It is lush and unapologetic. You will immediately notice how thick the…

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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 Say Sakura?

Al Bashiq takes 6 of 7 categories. Al Bashiq is rated 4.14/5 from 177 votes; Say Sakura is rated 3.71/5 from 41 votes. Choose Al Bashiq for a amber and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter. Choose Say Sakura for a fruity and amber character. Wins on versatility. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Al Bashiq or Say Sakura?

Al Bashiq lasts longest (Al Bashiq 82/100, Say Sakura 74/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Al Bashiq or Say Sakura?

Al Bashiq projects furthest (Al Bashiq 75/100, Say Sakura 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Al Bashiq and Say Sakura smell similar?

Clearly different: a 30% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber and woody accords. Common notes include Incense, Saffron, Myrrh and Labdanum.

Is Al Bashiq or Say Sakura better for summer or winter?

For summer, Say Sakura is the stronger pick. For winter, Al Bashiq is the stronger pick. Say Sakura suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Al Bashiq and Say Sakura?

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. Say Sakura has top notes of Prosecco, Maraschino Cherry, Amaretto and Plum, heart notes of Cherry Blossom, Iris, Incense and Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha, a base of Tobacco, Cashmere Wood, Labdanum and Myrrh.