Fragrance comparison

Al Bashiq vs Suedexcess

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

Updated 17 Oct 2026 196 ratings analysed

2 wins

Al Bashiq

Nabeel

4.14177 votes

Rank #3,834 AmberWoody

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38%scent match

Some overlap

Suedexcess

Devertere

4.5319 votes

Rank #24,685 LeatherMusky

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Al Bashiq takes 2 of 5 categories.

Al Bashiq
Choose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Suedexcess
Choose it for a leather and musky character. Wins on ratings & consensus. Best in fall, evening wear.

Al Bashiq2/5

Suedexcess1/5

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

SuedexcessDevertere

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.14/ 5 · 177 votes

Have 88%Had 12%Want 0%

4.53/ 5 · 19 votes

Have 40%Had 4%Want 56%

Category winnerSuedexcessRating 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

74%Love

16%Like

0%Ok

11%Dislike

0%Hate

19 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity82

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate88

Category winners

LongevityAl Bashiq

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value78

Category winnerTieBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

woody92%

warm spicy84%

aromatic77%

balsamic69%

leather61%

leather100%

musky92%

warm spicy84%

powdery77%

woody69%

smoky61%

Scent match38%Some overlap · both warm spicy, woody 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

Top15-30 mins

ArtemisiaBergamotCardamomSaffronPepper

Heart2-4 hrs

Birch TarTonka BeanLabdanumIrisBalsamic Notes

Base8-12 hrs

SuedeLeatherOudGuaiac WoodSandalwood

InformationalShared notesLeather, Saffron, Cardamom and Artemisia. Durations are only published for Suedexcess, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring32

Summer14

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring62

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day35

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men82

Unisex13

Women5

Men90

Unisex10

Women0

Date 40%Party 25%Casual 19%Work 16%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#3,834

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews19

Overall rank#24,685

PerfumerSofia Bardelli

Launched—

Reviews1

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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Suedexcess by Devertere strikes skin with immediate force. Do not overspray this. The initial burst hits with sharp black pepper, bitter artemisia, and zesty bergamot before a warm blanket of saffron takes over. Give it five minutes to settle past the initial alcohol lift. As the heart awakens, buttery iris and smoky …

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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 Suedexcess?

Al Bashiq takes 2 of 5 categories. Al Bashiq is rated 4.14/5 from 177 votes; Suedexcess is rated 4.53/5 from 19 votes. Choose Al Bashiq for a amber and woody character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. Choose Suedexcess for a leather and musky character. Wins on ratings & consensus. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Al Bashiq or Suedexcess?

They last about the same: Al Bashiq 82/100, Suedexcess 80/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Al Bashiq or Suedexcess?

Projection is very close: Al Bashiq 75/100, Suedexcess 75/100 for sillage.

Do Al Bashiq and Suedexcess smell similar?

Some overlap: a 38% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, woody and leather accords. Common notes include Leather, Saffron, Cardamom and Artemisia.

Is Al Bashiq or Suedexcess better for summer or winter?

Suedexcess suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Al Bashiq and Suedexcess?

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. Suedexcess has top notes of Artemisia, Bergamot, Cardamom and Saffron, heart notes of Birch Tar, Tonka Bean, Labdanum and Iris, a base of Suede, Leather, Oud and Guaiac Wood.