Fragrance comparison

Al Bashiq vs Shadow

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 199 ratings analysed

4 wins

Al Bashiq

Nabeel

4.14177 votes

Rank #4,208 AmberWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

44%scent match

Some overlap

Shadow

Bejar

3.9122 votes

Rank #41,771 Warm SpicyWoody

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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 sillage & projection. Best in winter.
Shadow
Choose it for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Al Bashiq4/5

Shadow1/5

Ratings & consensus: Al Bashiq
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Al Bashiq
Sillage & projection: Al Bashiq
Value for money: Shadow
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

ShadowBejar

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.14/ 5 · 177 votes

Have 88%Had 12%Want 0%

3.91/ 5 · 22 votes

Have 42%Had 18%Want 40%

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

55%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

14%Hate

22 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity82

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate73

Category winners

LongevityAl Bashiq

SillageAl Bashiq

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value78

¤ Price value93

Category winnerShadowBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

woody92%

warm spicy84%

aromatic77%

balsamic69%

leather61%

warm spicy100%

woody92%

amber84%

cinnamon77%

sweet69%

fresh spicy61%

Scent match44%Some overlap · both amber, woody 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

SaffronCinnamonNutmeg

Heart

Cashmere WoodSandalwoodPatchouli

Base

Sweet NotesAmber

InformationalShared notesSaffron, Amber, Patchouli and Sweet Notes. 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–

Spring38

Summer8

Fall100

Winter85

Day78

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men82

Unisex13

Women5

Men82

Unisex18

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#4,208

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews19

Overall rank#41,771

PerfumerRamón Béjar

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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Shadow by Bejar is a dry, woody scent that centers on sharp saffron and warm cinnamon. It wears best during crisp October afternoons when the cool air tempers its heat. Cashmere wood and patchouli ground the blend, creating a quiet, earthy hum that stays close to the skin without shouting.

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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 Shadow?

Al Bashiq takes 4 of 5 categories. Al Bashiq is rated 4.14/5 from 177 votes; Shadow is rated 3.91/5 from 22 votes. Choose Al Bashiq for a amber and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter. Choose Shadow for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Al Bashiq or Shadow?

Al Bashiq lasts longest (Al Bashiq 82/100, Shadow 71/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Al Bashiq or Shadow?

Al Bashiq projects furthest (Al Bashiq 75/100, Shadow 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Al Bashiq and Shadow smell similar?

Some overlap: a 44% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, woody and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Saffron, Amber, Patchouli and Sweet Notes.

Is Al Bashiq or Shadow better for summer or winter?

Shadow suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Al Bashiq and Shadow?

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. Shadow has top notes of Saffron, Cinnamon and Nutmeg, heart notes of Cashmere Wood, Sandalwood and Patchouli, a base of Sweet Notes and Amber.