Fragrance comparison

Al Bashiq vs Terre de Lumiere Sparkling Edition In Oil

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 191 ratings analysed

4 wins

Al Bashiq

Nabeel

4.14177 votes

Rank #3,844 AmberWoody

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34%scent match

Clearly different

Terre de Lumiere Sparkling Edition In Oil

L'Occitane en Provence

4.3614 votes

Rank #31,167 AmberCitrus

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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 longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter.
Terre de Lumiere Sparkling Edition In Oil
Choose it for a amber and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Al Bashiq4/5

Terre de Lumiere Sparkling Edition In Oil1/5

Ratings & consensus: Terre de Lumiere Sparkling Edition In Oil
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Al Bashiq
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

Terre de Lumiere Sparkling Edition In OilL'Occitane en Provence

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.14/ 5 · 177 votes

Have 88%Had 12%Want 0%

4.36/ 5 · 14 votes

Have 38%Had 11%Want 51%

Category winnerTerre de Lumiere Sparkling Edition In OilRating 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

36%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

7%Hate

14 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity82

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate84

Category winners

LongevityAl Bashiq

SillageAl Bashiq

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value78

¤ Price value42

Category winnerAl BashiqBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

woody92%

warm spicy84%

aromatic77%

balsamic69%

leather61%

amber100%

citrus92%

vanilla84%

aromatic77%

lavender69%

warm spicy61%

Scent match34%Clearly different · both amber, aromatic 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

Top15-30 mins

Bitter OrangeGrapefruit

Heart2-4 hrs

LavenderBitter AlmondPeony

Base6-8+ hrs

Tonka BeanBenzoinSylkolide

InformationalShared notesLavender and Benzoin. Durations are only published for Terre de Lumiere Sparkling Edition In Oil, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring32

Summer14

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring57

Summer100

Fall57

Winter43

Day100

Night41

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men82

Unisex13

Women5

Men0

Unisex25

Women75

Casual 36%Work 32%Date 25%Party 7%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#3,844

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews19

Overall rank#31,167

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

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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L'Occitane en Provence Terre de Lumiere Sparkling Edition In Oil delivers a radiant, sunlit experience designed for effortless daily wear. The fragrance opens with an invigorating burst of bitter orange and pink grapefruit that quickly melds into a silky oil base. Give it ten minutes. Soon, aromatic French lavender pa…

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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 Terre de Lumiere Sparkling Edition In Oil?

Al Bashiq takes 4 of 5 categories. Al Bashiq is rated 4.14/5 from 177 votes; Terre de Lumiere Sparkling Edition In Oil is rated 4.36/5 from 14 votes. Choose Al Bashiq for a amber and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter. Choose Terre de Lumiere Sparkling Edition In Oil for a amber and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Al Bashiq or Terre de Lumiere Sparkling Edition In Oil?

Al Bashiq lasts longest (Al Bashiq 82/100, Terre de Lumiere Sparkling Edition In Oil 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Al Bashiq or Terre de Lumiere Sparkling Edition In Oil?

Al Bashiq projects furthest (Al Bashiq 75/100, Terre de Lumiere Sparkling Edition In Oil 70/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Al Bashiq and Terre de Lumiere Sparkling Edition In Oil smell similar?

Clearly different: a 34% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, aromatic and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Lavender and Benzoin.

Is Al Bashiq or Terre de Lumiere Sparkling Edition In Oil better for summer or winter?

Terre de Lumiere Sparkling Edition In Oil suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Al Bashiq and Terre de Lumiere Sparkling Edition In Oil?

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. Terre de Lumiere Sparkling Edition In Oil has top notes of Bitter Orange and Grapefruit, heart notes of Lavender, Bitter Almond and Peony, a base of Tonka Bean, Benzoin and Sylkolide.