Fragrance comparison

Al Bashiq vs The Aoud

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

Updated 29 Oct 2026 443 ratings analysed

5 wins

Al Bashiq

Nabeel

4.14177 votes

Rank #3,984 AmberWoody

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34%scent match

Clearly different

The Aoud

Mancera

3.89266 votes

Rank #3,511 Warm SpicyRose

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Al Bashiq takes 5 of 7 categories.

Al Bashiq
Choose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.
The Aoud
Choose it for a warm spicy and rose character. Wins on versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Al Bashiq5/7

The Aoud2/7

Ratings & consensus: Al Bashiq
Community sentiment: Al Bashiq
Longevity: Al Bashiq
Sillage & projection: Al Bashiq
Value for money: Al Bashiq
Versatility: The Aoud
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: The Aoud

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance

Al BashiqNabeel

The AoudMancera

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.14/ 5 · 177 votes

Have 88%Had 12%Want 0%

3.89/ 5 · 266 votes

Have 38%Had 15%Want 47%

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

41%Love

32%Like

5%Ok

19%Dislike

3%Hate

266 votes

Category winnerAl BashiqMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity82

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage74

♥ Love / hate72

Category winners

LongevityAl Bashiq

SillageAl Bashiq

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value78

¤ Price value54

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%

rose92%

oud84%

woody77%

fresh spicy69%

leather61%

Scent match34%Clearly different · 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

ClovesCinnamonWhite PepperBergamot

Heart2-4 hrs

RoseSaffronGeranium

Base8-12+ hrs

Agarwood (Oud)LeatherWoody NotesSandalwoodCedarWhite Musk

InformationalShared notesLeather, Saffron, Agarwood (Oud) and Cedar. Durations are only published for The Aoud, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring32

Summer14

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring48

Summer22

Fall0

Winter100

Day37

Night100

Category winnerThe AoudMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men82

Unisex13

Women5

Men52

Unisex42

Women6

Date 39%Party 33%Casual 17%Work 11%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#3,984

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews19

Overall rank#3,511

PerfumerPierre Montale

Launched—

Reviews49

Category winnerThe AoudHigher 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.

Reviews →

Do not overspray this. Mancera The Aoud opens with an aggressive blast of medicinal agarwood, biting cloves, and sharp cinnamon that commands immediate attention. A quick flash of bergamot tries to cut through the spice, but the composition pivots swiftly into a dark, thorny rose wrapped in dry saffron. As the fragran…

Reviews →

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 The Aoud?

Al Bashiq takes 5 of 7 categories. Al Bashiq is rated 4.14/5 from 177 votes; The Aoud is rated 3.89/5 from 266 votes. Choose Al Bashiq for a amber and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter. Choose The Aoud for a warm spicy and rose character. Wins on versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Al Bashiq or The Aoud?

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

Which projects more, Al Bashiq or The Aoud?

Projection is very close: Al Bashiq 75/100, The Aoud 74/100 for sillage.

Do Al Bashiq and The Aoud smell similar?

Clearly different: a 34% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, woody and leather accords. Common notes include Leather, Saffron, Agarwood (Oud) and Cedar.

Is Al Bashiq or The Aoud better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Al Bashiq and The Aoud?

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. The Aoud has top notes of Cloves, Cinnamon, White Pepper and Bergamot, heart notes of Rose, Saffron and Geranium, a base of Agarwood (Oud), Leather, Woody Notes and Sandalwood.