Fragrance comparison

Al Bashiq vs Tonka Cola

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

Updated 28 Oct 2026 5,230 ratings analysed

4 wins

Al Bashiq

Nabeel

4.14177 votes

Rank #3,984 AmberWoody

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25%scent match

Clearly different

Tonka Cola

Mancera

4.065,053 votes

Rank #1,722 Warm SpicyCoca-cola

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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 sillage & projection. Best in winter.
Tonka Cola
Choose it for a warm spicy and coca-cola character. Wins on community sentiment, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Al Bashiq4/7

Tonka Cola3/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Al BashiqNabeel

Tonka ColaMancera

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.14/ 5 · 177 votes

Have 88%Had 12%Want 0%

4.06/ 5 · 5,053 votes

Have 80%Had 20%Want 0%

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

43%Love

33%Like

14%Ok

8%Dislike

2%Hate

5,053 votes

Category winnerTonka ColaMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity82

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity74

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate77

Category winners

LongevityAl Bashiq

SillageAl Bashiq

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value78

¤ Price value53

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%

coca-cola92%

vanilla84%

cinnamon77%

amber69%

sweet61%

Scent match25%Clearly different · both warm spicy and amber

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

CinnamonCherrySicilian LemonNutmeg

Heart2-4 hrs

Coca-ColaIndonesian Patchouli LeafOrange Blossom

Base6-10 hrs

Tonka BeanVanillaBenzoinLabdanum

InformationalShared notesLabdanum and Benzoin. Durations are only published for Tonka Cola, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring32

Summer14

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring48

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day71

Night100

Category winnerTonka ColaMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men82

Unisex13

Women5

Men30

Unisex59

Women12

Casual 32%Date 28%Party 26%Work 14%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#3,984

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews19

Overall rank#1,722

PerfumerPierre Montale

Launched—

Reviews206

Category winnerTonka ColaHigher 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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Mancera Tonka Cola smells like opening an ice cold glass bottle of spiced cherry cola on a crisp autumn afternoon. The opening fizzes aggressively with bright Sicilian lemon, pungent cinnamon stick, and sweet dark cherry syrup. Give it ten minutes. Once the sharp citrus settles, the heart reveals an effervescent cola …

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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 Tonka Cola?

Al Bashiq takes 4 of 7 categories. Al Bashiq is rated 4.14/5 from 177 votes; Tonka Cola is rated 4.06/5 from 5,053 votes. Choose Al Bashiq for a amber and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter. Choose Tonka Cola for a warm spicy and coca-cola character. Wins on community sentiment, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Al Bashiq or Tonka Cola?

Al Bashiq lasts longest (Al Bashiq 82/100, Tonka Cola 74/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Al Bashiq or Tonka Cola?

Al Bashiq projects furthest (Al Bashiq 75/100, Tonka Cola 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Al Bashiq and Tonka Cola smell similar?

Clearly different: a 25% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy and amber accords. Common notes include Labdanum and Benzoin.

Is Al Bashiq or Tonka Cola better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Al Bashiq and Tonka Cola?

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. Tonka Cola has top notes of Cinnamon, Cherry, Sicilian Lemon and Nutmeg, heart notes of Coca-Cola, Indonesian Patchouli Leaf and Orange Blossom, a base of Tonka Bean, Vanilla, Benzoin and Labdanum.