Fragrance comparison

Al Bashiq vs Sillage

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 1,728 ratings analysed

Al Bashiq

Nabeel

4.14177 votes

Rank #4,213 AmberWoody

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27%scent match

Clearly different

7 wins

Sillage

Kinetic Perfumes

4.271,551 votes

Rank #2 PowderyAmber

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Sillage takes 7 of 7 categories.

Al Bashiq
Choose it for a amber and woody character. Best in winter.
Sillage
Choose it for a powdery and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.

Al Bashiq0/7

Sillage7/7

Ratings & consensus: Sillage
Community sentiment: Sillage
Longevity: Sillage
Sillage & projection: Sillage
Value for money: Sillage
Versatility: Sillage
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Sillage

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance

Al BashiqNabeel

SillageKinetic Perfumes

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.14/ 5 · 177 votes

Have 88%Had 12%Want 0%

4.27/ 5 · 1,551 votes

Have 33%Had 11%Want 56%

Category winnerSillageRating 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

57%Love

24%Like

7%Ok

11%Dislike

2%Hate

123 votes

Category winnerSillageMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity82

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity90

〰 Sillage83

♥ Love / hate88

Category winners

LongevitySillage

SillageSillage

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value78

¤ Price value79

Category winnerSillageBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

woody92%

warm spicy84%

aromatic77%

balsamic69%

leather61%

powdery100%

amber92%

musky84%

fruity77%

leather69%

sweet61%

Scent match27%Clearly different · both amber and leather

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

Agarwood (Oud)VioletSaffron

Heart

RaspberryOlibanumJasmine

Base

SuedeMuskBenzoinVanillaAmber

InformationalShared notesSaffron, Agarwood (Oud), Olibanum 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–

Spring53

Summer24

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerSillageMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men82

Unisex13

Women5

Men31

Unisex60

Women9

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#4,213

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews19

Overall rank#2

PerfumerChris Maurice

Launched—

Reviews509

Category winnerSillageHigher 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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Sillage by Kinetic Perfumes is a smooth fruity leather fragrance with powdery violet, soft oud, saffron warmth and a sweet raspberry vanilla dry-down. Reviewers often describe the oud as light rather than dominant, with the leather feeling polished, suede-like and easy to wear. It suits people who want a noticeable un…

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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 Sillage?

Sillage takes 7 of 7 categories. Al Bashiq is rated 4.14/5 from 177 votes; Sillage is rated 4.27/5 from 1,551 votes. Choose Al Bashiq for a amber and woody character. Best in winter. Choose Sillage for a powdery and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Al Bashiq or Sillage?

Sillage lasts longest (Sillage 90/100, Al Bashiq 82/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Al Bashiq or Sillage?

Sillage projects furthest (Sillage 83/100, Al Bashiq 75/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Al Bashiq and Sillage smell similar?

Clearly different: a 27% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber and leather accords. Common notes include Saffron, Agarwood (Oud), Olibanum and Amber.

Is Al Bashiq or Sillage better for summer or winter?

For summer, Sillage is the stronger pick. For winter, Al Bashiq is the stronger pick. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Al Bashiq and Sillage?

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. Sillage has top notes of Agarwood (Oud), Violet and Saffron, heart notes of Raspberry, Olibanum and Jasmine, a base of Suede, Musk, Benzoin and Vanilla.