Fragrance comparison

Al Bashiq vs Scirocco

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 266 ratings analysed

4 wins

Al Bashiq

Nabeel

4.14177 votes

Rank #4,188 AmberWoody

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57%scent match

Closely related

Scirocco

Moresque

4.2689 votes

Rank #9,818 Warm SpicyAromatic

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Al Bashiq takes 4 of 7 categories.

Al Bashiq
Choose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter.
Scirocco
Choose it for a warm spicy and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in fall, evening wear.

Al Bashiq4/7

Scirocco3/7

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

SciroccoMoresque

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.14/ 5 · 177 votes

Have 88%Had 12%Want 0%

4.26/ 5 · 89 votes

Have 30%Had 7%Want 62%

Category winnerSciroccoRating 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

54%Love

27%Like

11%Ok

7%Dislike

1%Hate

89 votes

Category winnerSciroccoMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity82

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate81

Category winners

LongevityAl Bashiq

SillageAl Bashiq

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value78

¤ Price value53

Category winnerAl BashiqBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

woody92%

warm spicy84%

aromatic77%

balsamic69%

leather61%

warm spicy100%

aromatic92%

vanilla84%

leather77%

woody69%

amber61%

Scent match57%Closely related · both warm spicy, aromatic and amber

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

SaffronCardamomElemi resinAppleOrange

Heart2-4 hrs

CinnamonNutmegDamask RoseJasmine

Base6-8+ hrs

VanillaLeatherTonka BeanAmberCedarPatchouliVetiverMusk

InformationalShared notesLeather, Saffron, Cardamom and Cedar. Durations are only published for Scirocco, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring32

Summer14

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring78

Summer26

Fall100

Winter90

Day68

Night100

Category winnerSciroccoMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men82

Unisex13

Women5

Men68

Unisex22

Women11

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#4,188

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews19

Overall rank#9,818

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews11

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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Scirocco by Moresque is a warm, spicy amber fragrance centered around a bold hit of saffron, crisp green apple, and smooth leather. The opening pairs tart apple and zesty orange with resinous elemi and aromatic cardamom, giving the impression of spiced cider simmered over fragrant woods. As the blend settles, rich cin…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Al Bashiq or Scirocco?

Al Bashiq takes 4 of 7 categories. Al Bashiq is rated 4.14/5 from 177 votes; Scirocco is rated 4.26/5 from 89 votes. Choose Al Bashiq for a amber and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter. Choose Scirocco for a warm spicy and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Al Bashiq or Scirocco?

Al Bashiq lasts longest (Al Bashiq 82/100, Scirocco 75/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Al Bashiq or Scirocco?

Al Bashiq projects furthest (Al Bashiq 75/100, Scirocco 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Al Bashiq and Scirocco smell similar?

Closely related: a 57% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, aromatic and amber accords. Common notes include Leather, Saffron, Cardamom and Cedar.

Is Al Bashiq or Scirocco better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Al Bashiq and Scirocco?

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. Scirocco has top notes of Saffron, Cardamom, Elemi resin and Apple, heart notes of Cinnamon, Nutmeg, Damask Rose and Jasmine, a base of Vanilla, Leather, Tonka Bean and Amber.