Fragrance comparison

Al Bashiq vs Unas

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 192 ratings analysed

Al Bashiq

Nabeel

4.14177 votes

Rank #4,213 AmberWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

33%scent match

Clearly different

3 wins

Unas

Nilafar du Nil

4.0715 votes

Rank #22,970 AmberWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Unas takes 3 of 5 categories.

Al Bashiq
Choose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Unas
Choose it for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Al Bashiq2/5

Unas3/5

Ratings & consensus: Al Bashiq
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Unas
Sillage & projection: Unas
Value for money: Unas
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 BashiqNabeel

UnasNilafar du Nil

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.14/ 5 · 177 votes

Have 88%Had 12%Want 0%

4.07/ 5 · 15 votes

Have 18%Had 10%Want 72%

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

60%Love

13%Like

13%Ok

0%Dislike

13%Hate

15 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity82

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity83

〰 Sillage80

♥ Love / hate77

Category winners

LongevityUnas

SillageUnas

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value78

¤ Price value86

Category winnerUnasBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

woody92%

warm spicy84%

aromatic77%

balsamic69%

leather61%

amber100%

warm spicy92%

sweet84%

cinnamon77%

musky69%

fresh spicy61%

Scent match33%Clearly different · both amber and warm spicy

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

Top

CinnamonRoseBergamot

Heart

PumpkinAlmondTobaccoNutmeg

Base

StyraxBenzoinAmberSuedeMuskPatchouli

InformationalShared notesStyrax, Amber, Tobacco and Benzoin. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring32

Summer14

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring63

Summer50

Fall100

Winter100

Day63

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men82

Unisex13

Women5

Men33

Unisex50

Women17

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#4,213

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews19

Overall rank#22,970

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews8

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.

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Unas by Nilafar du Nil opens with a sharp cinnamon and bergamot pairing that quickly yields to a heart of roasted pumpkin and tobacco. This unisex scent settles into a persistent, resinous amber and suede base. It is a bold, cool-weather choice for those who want their fragrance to hold up through an entire autumn day…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Al Bashiq or Unas?

Unas takes 3 of 5 categories. Al Bashiq is rated 4.14/5 from 177 votes; Unas is rated 4.07/5 from 15 votes. Choose Al Bashiq for a amber and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. Choose Unas for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Al Bashiq or Unas?

They last about the same: Unas 83/100, Al Bashiq 82/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Al Bashiq or Unas?

Unas projects furthest (Unas 80/100, Al Bashiq 75/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Al Bashiq and Unas smell similar?

Clearly different: a 33% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Styrax, Amber, Tobacco and Benzoin.

Is Al Bashiq or Unas better for summer or winter?

Unas suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Al Bashiq and Unas?

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. Unas has top notes of Cinnamon, Rose and Bergamot, heart notes of Pumpkin, Almond, Tobacco and Nutmeg, a base of Styrax, Benzoin, Amber and Suede.