Fragrance comparison

Al Bashiq vs Shaghaf

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 253 ratings analysed

6 wins

Al Bashiq

Nabeel

4.14177 votes

Rank #4,188 AmberWoody

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48%scent match

Some overlap

Shaghaf

Anfas

3.9776 votes

Rank #31,444 AmberWoody

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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.
Shaghaf
Choose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on versatility. Best in winter, evening wear.

Al Bashiq6/7

Shaghaf1/7

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

ShaghafAnfas

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.14/ 5 · 177 votes

Have 88%Had 12%Want 0%

3.97/ 5 · 76 votes

Have 40%Had 10%Want 50%

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

54%Love

18%Like

9%Ok

8%Dislike

11%Hate

76 votes

Category winnerAl BashiqMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity82

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate74

Category winners

LongevityAl Bashiq

SillageAl Bashiq

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value78

¤ Price value44

Category winnerAl BashiqBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

woody92%

warm spicy84%

aromatic77%

balsamic69%

leather61%

amber100%

woody92%

oud84%

warm spicy77%

sweet69%

fresh spicy61%

Scent match48%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

CardamomGingerCitruses

Heart

TobaccoCedarLeatherCashmeran

Base

Agarwood (Oud)PatchouliVanillaAmberOpoponaxTolu Balsam

InformationalShared notesLeather, Cardamom, Agarwood (Oud) and Cedar. 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–

Spring44

Summer26

Fall96

Winter100

Day75

Night100

Category winnerShaghafMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men82

Unisex13

Women5

Men64

Unisex26

Women10

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#4,188

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews19

Overall rank#31,444

PerfumerChristian Carbonnel

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.

Reviews →

Christian Carbonnel engineered Shaghaf to hit the nose with immediate spice before sinking into a thick resinous core. The opening crackles with green cardamom and sharp ginger, though the fleeting citrus top notes quickly recede. Within twenty minutes, dry tobacco leaf and cashmeran take control of the heart, adding …

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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 Shaghaf?

Al Bashiq takes 6 of 7 categories. Al Bashiq is rated 4.14/5 from 177 votes; Shaghaf is rated 3.97/5 from 76 votes. Choose Al Bashiq for a amber and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter. Choose Shaghaf for a amber and woody character. Wins on versatility. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Al Bashiq or Shaghaf?

Al Bashiq lasts longest (Al Bashiq 82/100, Shaghaf 77/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Al Bashiq or Shaghaf?

Al Bashiq projects furthest (Al Bashiq 75/100, Shaghaf 68/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Al Bashiq and Shaghaf smell similar?

Some overlap: a 48% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, woody and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Leather, Cardamom, Agarwood (Oud) and Cedar.

Is Al Bashiq or Shaghaf better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Al Bashiq and Shaghaf?

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. Shaghaf has top notes of Cardamom, Ginger and Citruses, heart notes of Tobacco, Cedar, Leather and Cashmeran, a base of Agarwood (Oud), Patchouli, Vanilla and Amber.