Al Bashiq vs TOWA
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
51%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Al Bashiq takes 4 of 7 categories.
Al BashiqChoose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter.
TOWAChoose it for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and versatility. Best in winter, evening wear.
Al Bashiq4/7
TOWA3/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Al Bashiq
- Community sentiment
- TOWA
- Longevity
- TOWA
- Sillage & projection
- Al Bashiq
- Value for money
- Al Bashiq
- Versatility
- TOWA
- 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 BashiqNabeelTOWANilafar du NilWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.14/ 5 · 177 votes
Have 88%Had 12%Want 0%
3.97/ 5 · 35 votes
Have 29%Had 4%Want 66%
Category winnerAl BashiqRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate56%Love
23%Like
7%Ok
8%Dislike
6%Hate
177 votes
59%Love
24%Like
7%Ok
3%Dislike
7%Hate
29 votes
Category winnerTOWAMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityTOWA
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%
warm spicy92%
woody84%
sweet77%
vanilla69%
balsamic61%
Scent match51%Some overlap · both amber, woody and warm spicy
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
Top
CardamomCoffee CO2HeliotropeBergamotLemon
Heart
RoseDark ChocolateBrown sugarRumTonka BeanEgyptian JasmineRaspberryBenzoin
Base
IncenseCashmere WoodAgarwood (Oud)Bourbon VanillaStyraxAmbrocenideMuscenoneCedar
InformationalShared notesIncense, Styrax, Cardamom and Agarwood (Oud). Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring32
Summer14
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Spring68
Summer32
Fall79
Winter100
Day75
Night100
Category winnerTOWAMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#4,188
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews19
Overall rank#9,955
PerfumerMichelle Moellhausen
Launched—
Reviews18
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 →TOWA by Nilafar du Nil is a bold unisex fragrance centered on coffee and warm spices. Launched in 2022, it opens with a sharp kick of cardamom and coffee CO2, softening into a heart of dark chocolate and rum. This creation suits those who enjoy rich, resinous scents during colder months, providing a comforting yet sop…
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 TOWA?
Al Bashiq takes 4 of 7 categories. Al Bashiq is rated 4.14/5 from 177 votes; TOWA is rated 3.97/5 from 35 votes. Choose Al Bashiq for a amber and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter. Choose TOWA for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and versatility. Best in winter, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, Al Bashiq or TOWA?
They last about the same: TOWA 84/100, Al Bashiq 82/100 for longevity in community votes.
Which projects more, Al Bashiq or TOWA?
Projection is very close: Al Bashiq 75/100, TOWA 74/100 for sillage.
Do Al Bashiq and TOWA smell similar?
Some overlap: a 51% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, woody and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Incense, Styrax, Cardamom and Agarwood (Oud).
Is Al Bashiq or TOWA better for summer or winter?
For summer, TOWA is the stronger pick. For winter, Al Bashiq is the stronger pick. TOWA suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Al Bashiq and TOWA?
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. TOWA has top notes of Cardamom, Coffee CO2, Heliotrope and Bergamot, heart notes of Rose, Dark Chocolate, Brown sugar and Rum, a base of Incense, Cashmere Wood, Agarwood (Oud) and Bourbon Vanilla.
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