Fragrance comparison

Al Bashiq vs Terra

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 226 ratings analysed

4 wins

Al Bashiq

Nabeel

4.14177 votes

Rank #4,213 AmberWoody

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61%scent match

Closely related

Terra

Jijide

4.1449 votes

Rank #25,878 Warm SpicyAmber

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Al Bashiq takes 4 of 7 categories.

Al Bashiq
Choose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and value for money. Best in winter.
Terra
Choose it for a warm spicy and amber character. Wins on community sentiment and versatility. Best in fall, evening wear.

Al Bashiq4/7

Terra2/7

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

TerraJijide

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.14/ 5 · 177 votes

Have 88%Had 12%Want 0%

4.14/ 5 · 49 votes

Have 36%Had 9%Want 55%

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

53%Love

29%Like

2%Ok

12%Dislike

4%Hate

49 votes

Category winnerTerraMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity82

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate79

Category winners

LongevityAl Bashiq

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value78

¤ Price value45

Category winnerAl BashiqBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

woody92%

warm spicy84%

aromatic77%

balsamic69%

leather61%

warm spicy100%

amber83%

woody65%

leather48%

fresh spicy30%

Scent match61%Closely related · both warm spicy, amber and woody

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

SpicesOlibanumLeatherAldehydes

Heart

SaffronGuaiac WoodVetiverSkinVirginia Cedar

Base

AmberPatchouliOud

InformationalShared notesLeather, Saffron, Guaiac Wood and Olibanum. 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–

Spring39

Summer22

Fall100

Winter89

Day62

Night100

Category winnerTerraMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men82

Unisex13

Women5

Men14

Unisex86

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#4,213

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews19

Overall rank#25,878

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

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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Terra by Jijide opens with an immediate surge of crushed Kenyan spices, sharp frankincense, and weathered jacket leather lifted by a crisp breeze of clean aldehydes. As the initial heat settles on your skin, earthy saffron merges with Virginia cedar, smoky guaiac wood, and a distinctive warm skin accord that gives the…

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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 Terra?

Al Bashiq takes 4 of 7 categories. Al Bashiq is rated 4.14/5 from 177 votes; Terra is rated 4.14/5 from 49 votes. Choose Al Bashiq for a amber and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and value for money. Best in winter. Choose Terra for a warm spicy and amber character. Wins on community sentiment and versatility. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Al Bashiq or Terra?

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

Which projects more, Al Bashiq or Terra?

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

Do Al Bashiq and Terra smell similar?

Closely related: a 61% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, amber and woody accords. Common notes include Leather, Saffron, Guaiac Wood and Olibanum.

Is Al Bashiq or Terra better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Al Bashiq and Terra?

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. Terra has top notes of Spices, Olibanum, Leather and Aldehydes, heart notes of Saffron, Guaiac Wood, Vetiver and Skin, a base of Amber, Patchouli and Oud.