Al Bashiq vs The Prestige Amir
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
45%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Al Bashiq takes 4 of 4 categories.
Al BashiqChoose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter.
The Prestige AmirChoose it for a amber and powdery character. Best in fall, evening wear.
Al Bashiq4/4
The Prestige Amir0/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- 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 BashiqNabeelThe Prestige AmirPrince WarWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.14/ 5 · 177 votes
Have 88%Had 12%Want 0%
4.00/ 5 · 1 votes
Have 25%Had 25%Want 50%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate56%Love
23%Like
7%Ok
8%Dislike
6%Hate
177 votes
0%Love
100%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
1 vote · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityAl Bashiq
SillageAl Bashiq
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerAl BashiqBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothamber100%
woody92%
warm spicy84%
aromatic77%
balsamic69%
leather61%
amber100%
powdery92%
warm spicy84%
vanilla77%
balsamic69%
woody61%
Scent match45%Some overlap · both amber, warm spicy and woody
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
LeatherIncenseCypressStyraxSaffronCardamomLavenderArtemisia
Heart
Agarwood (Oud)MyrrhBalsamic NotesEarthy NotesGuaiac WoodOlibanumLabdanumCedar
Base
VetiverAmberTobaccoTolu BalsamBenzoinPatchouliSweet NotesAmbergris
Top30 to 45 minutes
VanillaLeather
Heart2 to 3 hours
OrrisSageAromatic Spices
Base5 to 8 hours
MuskSandalwoodMyrhhBenzoinTolu Balsam
InformationalShared notesLeather, Tolu Balsam and Benzoin. Durations are only published for The Prestige Amir, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring32
Summer14
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Spring0
Summer0
Fall100
Winter100
Day–
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#4,104
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews19
Overall rank#66,613
PerfumerAmir Harb
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerAl BashiqHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotAl 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 →The Prestige Amir by Prince War is a warm leather fragrance built around rich resins, dry herbs, and powdery roots. From the first spray, sweet vanilla softens a firm core of dark leather. As it settles, earthy orris and aromatic sage introduce a refined, powdery texture alongside aromatic spices. The foundation relie…
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.
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Common questions
Straight answers from the data above.
Which is better, Al Bashiq or The Prestige Amir?
Al Bashiq takes 4 of 4 categories. Al Bashiq is rated 4.14/5 from 177 votes; The Prestige Amir is rated 4.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Al Bashiq for a amber and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter. Choose The Prestige Amir for a amber and powdery character. Best in fall, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, Al Bashiq or The Prestige Amir?
Al Bashiq lasts longest (Al Bashiq 82/100, The Prestige Amir 70/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Al Bashiq or The Prestige Amir?
Al Bashiq projects furthest (Al Bashiq 75/100, The Prestige Amir 63/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Al Bashiq and The Prestige Amir smell similar?
Some overlap: a 45% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, warm spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Leather, Tolu Balsam and Benzoin.
Is Al Bashiq or The Prestige Amir better for summer or winter?
The Prestige Amir suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Al Bashiq and The Prestige Amir?
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 Prestige Amir has top notes of Vanilla and Leather, heart notes of Orris, Sage and Aromatic Spices, a base of Musk, Sandalwood, Myrhh and Benzoin.
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