Fragrance comparison

Al Bashiq vs Upper Ten

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 584 ratings analysed

5 wins

Al Bashiq

Nabeel

4.14177 votes

Rank #4,213 AmberWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

49%scent match

Some overlap

Upper Ten

Lubin

3.85407 votes

Rank #4,894 Warm SpicyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Al Bashiq takes 5 of 7 categories.

Al Bashiq
Choose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.
Upper Ten
Choose it for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on community sentiment and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Al Bashiq5/7

Upper Ten2/7

Ratings & consensus: Al Bashiq
Community sentiment: Upper Ten
Longevity: Al Bashiq
Sillage & projection: Al Bashiq
Value for money: Al Bashiq
Versatility: Upper Ten
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

Upper TenLubin

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.14/ 5 · 177 votes

Have 88%Had 12%Want 0%

3.85/ 5 · 407 votes

Have 30%Had 14%Want 56%

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

36%Love

43%Like

11%Ok

9%Dislike

1%Hate

260 votes

Category winnerUpper TenMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity82

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate76

Category winners

LongevityAl Bashiq

SillageAl Bashiq

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value78

¤ Price value51

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%

woody92%

aromatic84%

leather77%

powdery69%

fresh spicy61%

Scent match49%Some overlap · both woody, warm spicy 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

Top

Pink PepperSaffronJuniper BerriesBergamot

Heart

CardamomCinnamonPeachOrange BlossomGeranium

Base

SandalwoodLeatherCedarAmberMuskPatchouli

InformationalShared notesLeather, Saffron, Cardamom and Cedar. 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–

Spring69

Summer31

Fall100

Winter75

Day100

Night–

Category winnerUpper TenMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men82

Unisex13

Women5

Men58

Unisex42

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#4,213

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews19

Overall rank#4,894

PerfumerThomas Fontaine

Launched—

Reviews40

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 →

Upper Ten by Lubin delivers a bold, masculine presence rooted in warm spicy and woody accords. It opens with a vibrant kick of pink pepper and saffron before settling into a grounded base of leather and sandalwood. Ideal for cooler weather, this composition offers a sharp, modern edge that works well for office wear o…

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.

Recent comparisons

Head-to-head activity from live history

Mexx Ice Touch ManMexxRUNNER-UP vs

White NoiseRoadsWINNER

1 person compared this today

CreatorARgENTUMWINNER vs

Forget Me Not 勿忘我RECLASSIFIED RE调香室RUNNER-UP

1 person compared this today

NabroAZYARUNNER-UP vs

Mila Schön (Original)Mila SchönWINNER

1 person compared this today

Saffron AmberIlluminumRUNNER-UP vs

Septieme Sens (7e Sens)Sonia RykielWINNER

1 person compared this today

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Al Bashiq or Upper Ten?

Al Bashiq takes 5 of 7 categories. Al Bashiq is rated 4.14/5 from 177 votes; Upper Ten is rated 3.85/5 from 407 votes. Choose Al Bashiq for a amber and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter. Choose Upper Ten for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on community sentiment and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Al Bashiq or Upper Ten?

Al Bashiq lasts longest (Al Bashiq 82/100, Upper Ten 77/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Al Bashiq or Upper Ten?

Al Bashiq projects furthest (Al Bashiq 75/100, Upper Ten 66/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Al Bashiq and Upper Ten smell similar?

Some overlap: a 49% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, warm spicy and aromatic accords. Common notes include Leather, Saffron, Cardamom and Cedar.

Is Al Bashiq or Upper Ten better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Al Bashiq and Upper Ten?

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. Upper Ten has top notes of Pink Pepper, Saffron, Juniper Berries and Bergamot, heart notes of Cardamom, Cinnamon, Peach and Orange Blossom, a base of Sandalwood, Leather, Cedar and Amber.