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Al Bashiq vs Ubar 1992

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

Updated 285 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Al Bashiq takes 6 of 7 categories.

  • Al Bashiq

    Choose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.

  • Ubar 1992

    Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Al Bashiq6/7
Ubar 19921/7
Ratings & consensus
Al Bashiq
Community sentiment
Al Bashiq
Longevity
Al Bashiq
Sillage & projection
Al Bashiq
Value for money
Al Bashiq
Versatility
Ubar 1992
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
Ubar 1992Moresque
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
4.14/ 5 · 177 votes
Have 88%Had 12%Want 0%
3.87/ 5 · 108 votes
Have 43%Had 15%Want 41%
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

32%Love
38%Like
15%Ok
14%Dislike
1%Hate

108 votes

Category winnerAl BashiqMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity82
〰 Sillage75
♥ Love / hate79
⏱ Longevity64
〰 Sillage63
♥ Love / hate72
Category winners

LongevityAl Bashiq

SillageAl Bashiq

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value78
¤ Price value47
Category winnerAl BashiqBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
amber100%
woody92%
warm spicy84%
aromatic77%
balsamic69%
leather61%
woody100%
aromatic92%
amber84%
fresh spicy77%
smoky69%
citrus61%
Scent match46%Some overlap · both woody, amber and aromatic

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
Top20-30 mins
CypressBergamot
Heart2-4 hrs
IncenseClary SageBlack Pepper
Base6-8+ hrs
VetiverLabdanumPatchouliLeather
InformationalShared notesLeather, Incense, Cypress and Labdanum. Durations are only published for Ubar 1992, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring32
Summer14
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Spring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter63
Day100
Night68
Category winnerUbar 1992Most year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men82
Unisex13
Women5
Men53
Unisex45
Women2
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#4,213

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews19

Overall rank#15,603

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews10

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.

Reviews →

Moresque Ubar 1992 opens with a sharp snap of green cypress needles and bright bergamot citrus, giving it the crisp feel of a high-end Mediterranean barbershop. As the initial brightness settles, dry incense smoke and herbal clary sage move to the front, warmed by a crack of black pepper. The dry-down stays close to t…

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 Ubar 1992?

Al Bashiq takes 6 of 7 categories. Al Bashiq is rated 4.14/5 from 177 votes; Ubar 1992 is rated 3.87/5 from 108 votes. Choose Al Bashiq for a amber and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter. Choose Ubar 1992 for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Al Bashiq or Ubar 1992?

Al Bashiq lasts longest (Al Bashiq 82/100, Ubar 1992 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Al Bashiq or Ubar 1992?

Al Bashiq projects furthest (Al Bashiq 75/100, Ubar 1992 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Al Bashiq and Ubar 1992 smell similar?

Some overlap: a 46% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, amber and aromatic accords. Common notes include Leather, Incense, Cypress and Labdanum.

Is Al Bashiq or Ubar 1992 better for summer or winter?

For summer, Al Bashiq is the stronger pick. For winter, Al Bashiq is the stronger pick. Ubar 1992 suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Al Bashiq and Ubar 1992?

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. Ubar 1992 has top notes of Cypress and Bergamot, heart notes of Incense, Clary Sage and Black Pepper, a base of Vetiver, Labdanum, Patchouli and Leather.

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