Fragrance comparison

Al Bashiq vs Unas Extrait

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 187 ratings analysed

Al Bashiq

Nabeel

4.14177 votes

Rank #4,213 AmberWoody

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31%scent match

Clearly different

4 wins

Unas Extrait

Nilafar du Nil

4.5010 votes

Rank #36,033 Warm SpicyCinnamon

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Unas Extrait takes 4 of 5 categories.

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

Al Bashiq1/5

Unas Extrait4/5

Ratings & consensus: Unas Extrait
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Unas Extrait
Sillage & projection: Unas Extrait
Value for money: Unas Extrait
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

Unas ExtraitNilafar du Nil

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.14/ 5 · 177 votes

Have 88%Had 12%Want 0%

4.50/ 5 · 10 votes

Have 9%Had 4%Want 88%

Category winnerUnas ExtraitRating 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

80%Love

10%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

10%Hate

10 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity82

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity90

〰 Sillage79

♥ Love / hate88

Category winners

LongevityUnas Extrait

SillageUnas Extrait

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value78

¤ Price value83

Category winnerUnas ExtraitBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

woody92%

warm spicy84%

aromatic77%

balsamic69%

leather61%

warm spicy100%

cinnamon92%

amber84%

sweet77%

patchouli69%

fresh spicy61%

Scent match31%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

PumpkinAlmondRoasted NutsTobaccoNutmeg

Base

PatchouliBenzoinStyraxSuedeAmberMusk

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–

Spring67

Summer33

Fall100

Winter83

Day100

Night80

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men82

Unisex13

Women5

Men33

Unisex67

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#4,213

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews19

Overall rank#36,033

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

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 Extrait by Nilafar du Nil is a warm, spicy Oriental Floral composition for those who enjoy depth. It opens with bright cinnamon and rose before settling into a heart featuring pumpkin, roasted nuts, and tobacco. Designed for colder weather, this 2021 release brings a dense, resinous profile to the skin, suitable …

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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 Extrait?

Unas Extrait takes 4 of 5 categories. Al Bashiq is rated 4.14/5 from 177 votes; Unas Extrait is rated 4.50/5 from 10 votes. Choose Al Bashiq for a amber and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. Choose Unas Extrait for a warm spicy and cinnamon character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Al Bashiq or Unas Extrait?

Unas Extrait lasts longest (Unas Extrait 90/100, Al Bashiq 82/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Al Bashiq or Unas Extrait?

Unas Extrait projects furthest (Unas Extrait 79/100, Al Bashiq 75/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Al Bashiq and Unas Extrait smell similar?

Clearly different: a 31% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Styrax, Amber, Tobacco and Benzoin.

Is Al Bashiq or Unas Extrait better for summer or winter?

Unas Extrait suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Al Bashiq and Unas Extrait?

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 Extrait has top notes of Cinnamon, Rose and Bergamot, heart notes of Pumpkin, Almond, Roasted Nuts and Tobacco, a base of Patchouli, Benzoin, Styrax and Suede.