Fragrance comparison

Al Bashiq vs Smoky Wood (Горелое Дерево)

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 190 ratings analysed

4 wins

Al Bashiq

Nabeel

4.14177 votes

Rank #3,844 AmberWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

51%scent match

Some overlap

Smoky Wood (Горелое Дерево)

Vdot

2.8513 votes

Rank #64,350 SmokyAmber

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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, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter.
Smoky Wood (Горелое Дерево)
Choose it for a smoky and amber character. Wins on longevity. Best in winter, evening wear.

Al Bashiq4/5

Smoky Wood (Горелое Дерево)1/5

Ratings & consensus: Al Bashiq
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Smoky Wood (Горелое Дерево)
Sillage & projection: Al Bashiq
Value for money: Al Bashiq
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

Smoky Wood (Горелое Дерево)Vdot

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.14/ 5 · 177 votes

Have 88%Had 12%Want 0%

2.85/ 5 · 13 votes

Have 3%Had 0%Want 97%

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

15%Love

23%Like

0%Ok

54%Dislike

8%Hate

13 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity82

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity83

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate46

Category winners

LongevitySmoky Wood (Горелое Дерево)

SillageAl Bashiq

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value78

¤ Price value0

Category winnerAl BashiqBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

woody92%

warm spicy84%

aromatic77%

balsamic69%

leather61%

smoky100%

amber92%

woody84%

leather77%

warm spicy69%

sweet61%

Scent match51%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

Top20-30 mins

Dried PlumTolu BalsamVanilla

Heart3-5 hrs

Birch TarSmokeTobaccoBenzoinLeatherOlibanum

Base8-12+ hrs

Woody NotesSpicesGuaiac WoodAmbergris

InformationalShared notesLeather, Guaiac Wood, Olibanum and Tobacco. Durations are only published for Smoky Wood (Горелое Дерево), so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring32

Summer14

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring33

Summer33

Fall33

Winter100

Day19

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men82

Unisex13

Women5

Not enough votes yet

Casual 39%Date 32%Party 21%Work 7%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#3,844

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews19

Overall rank#64,350

PerfumerNikita Kharlashin

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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Smoky Wood (Горелое Дерево) by Vdot smells like real campfire logs drenched in sweet resin. It is unapologetic. The scent opens with a burst of sweet dried plum and warm tolu balsam before plunging into raw, charred birch tar and pungent black leather. You get the distinct smell of wood smoke drifting through cold eve…

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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 Smoky Wood (Горелое Дерево)?

Al Bashiq takes 4 of 5 categories. Al Bashiq is rated 4.14/5 from 177 votes; Smoky Wood (Горелое Дерево) is rated 2.85/5 from 13 votes. Choose Al Bashiq for a amber and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter. Choose Smoky Wood (Горелое Дерево) for a smoky and amber character. Wins on longevity. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Al Bashiq or Smoky Wood (Горелое Дерево)?

They last about the same: Smoky Wood (Горелое Дерево) 83/100, Al Bashiq 82/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Al Bashiq or Smoky Wood (Горелое Дерево)?

Al Bashiq projects furthest (Al Bashiq 75/100, Smoky Wood (Горелое Дерево) 70/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Al Bashiq and Smoky Wood (Горелое Дерево) smell similar?

Some overlap: a 51% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, woody and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Leather, Guaiac Wood, Olibanum and Tobacco.

Is Al Bashiq or Smoky Wood (Горелое Дерево) better for summer or winter?

Smoky Wood (Горелое Дерево) suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Al Bashiq and Smoky Wood (Горелое Дерево)?

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. Smoky Wood (Горелое Дерево) has top notes of Dried Plum, Tolu Balsam and Vanilla, heart notes of Birch Tar, Smoke, Tobacco and Benzoin, a base of Woody Notes, Spices, Guaiac Wood and Ambergris.