Fragrance comparison

Al Bashiq vs Sorong 20.1

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

Updated 18 Oct 2026 244 ratings analysed

6 wins

Al Bashiq

Nabeel

4.14177 votes

Rank #3,842 AmberWoody

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53%scent match

Some overlap

Sorong 20.1

Pierre Guillaume Paris

3.6667 votes

Rank #40,665 WoodyWarm Spicy

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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.
Sorong 20.1
Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Al Bashiq6/7

Sorong 20.11/7

Ratings & consensus: Al Bashiq
Community sentiment: Al Bashiq
Longevity: Al Bashiq
Sillage & projection: Al Bashiq
Value for money: Al Bashiq
Versatility: Sorong 20.1
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

Sorong 20.1Pierre Guillaume Paris

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.14/ 5 · 177 votes

Have 88%Had 12%Want 0%

3.66/ 5 · 67 votes

Have 37%Had 14%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

25%Love

37%Like

15%Ok

22%Dislike

0%Hate

67 votes

Category winnerAl BashiqMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity82

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate66

Category winners

LongevityAl Bashiq

SillageAl Bashiq

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value78

¤ Price value47

Category winnerAl BashiqBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

woody92%

warm spicy84%

aromatic77%

balsamic69%

leather61%

woody100%

warm spicy92%

aromatic84%

amber77%

earthy69%

fresh spicy61%

Scent match53%Some overlap · both woody, amber 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

Notes

SaffronCypressGuaiac WoodIrisCitruseselemiCypriol Oil or NagarmothaGingerBenzoinLabdanumBlack CurrantTonka Bean

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesCypress, Saffron, Guaiac Wood and Labdanum. 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–

Spring100

Summer54

Fall46

Winter62

Day100

Night69

Category winnerSorong 20.1Most year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men82

Unisex13

Women5

Men50

Unisex43

Women7

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#3,842

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews19

Overall rank#40,665

PerfumerPierre Guillaume

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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Pierre Guillaume Paris offers a striking woody-amber composition with Sorong 20.1. A blast of sharp saffron and dry cypress dominates the initial spray, establishing a smoky, mineral-rich presence. It settles into a warm shield of guaiac wood and cypriol oil, suited for cool autumn days when you want a quiet, protecti…

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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 Sorong 20.1?

Al Bashiq takes 6 of 7 categories. Al Bashiq is rated 4.14/5 from 177 votes; Sorong 20.1 is rated 3.66/5 from 67 votes. Choose Al Bashiq for a amber and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter. Choose Sorong 20.1 for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Al Bashiq or Sorong 20.1?

Al Bashiq lasts longest (Al Bashiq 82/100, Sorong 20.1 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Al Bashiq or Sorong 20.1?

Al Bashiq projects furthest (Al Bashiq 75/100, Sorong 20.1 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Al Bashiq and Sorong 20.1 smell similar?

Some overlap: a 53% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, amber and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Cypress, Saffron, Guaiac Wood and Labdanum.

Is Al Bashiq or Sorong 20.1 better for summer or winter?

For summer, Sorong 20.1 is the stronger pick. For winter, Al Bashiq is the stronger pick. Sorong 20.1 suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Al Bashiq and Sorong 20.1?

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. Sorong 20.1 features Saffron, Cypress, Guaiac Wood, Iris and Citruses.