Fragrance comparison

Al Bashiq vs Valparaiso

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 333 ratings analysed

5 wins

Al Bashiq

Nabeel

4.14177 votes

Rank #4,104 AmberWoody

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56%scent match

Closely related

Valparaiso

Le Couvent Maison de Parfum

4.01156 votes

Rank #14,360 WoodyAromatic

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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.
Valparaiso
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on community sentiment and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Al Bashiq5/7

Valparaiso2/7

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

ValparaisoLe Couvent Maison de Parfum

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.14/ 5 · 177 votes

Have 88%Had 12%Want 0%

4.01/ 5 · 156 votes

Have 52%Had 13%Want 35%

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

31%Love

49%Like

10%Ok

9%Dislike

1%Hate

156 votes

Category winnerValparaisoMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity82

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityAl Bashiq

SillageAl Bashiq

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value78

¤ Price value64

Category winnerAl BashiqBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

woody92%

warm spicy84%

aromatic77%

balsamic69%

leather61%

woody100%

aromatic90%

warm spicy80%

amber70%

fresh spicy60%

earthy50%

Scent match56%Closely related · 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

Notes

VetiverCardamomMyrrhOlibanumCedarNutmegPatchouliPetitgrainRock rose

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesCardamom, Myrrh, Olibanum and Cedar. Durations are only published for Valparaiso, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring32

Summer14

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring62

Summer27

Fall100

Winter77

Day100

Night89

Category winnerValparaisoMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men82

Unisex13

Women5

Men53

Unisex42

Women4

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#4,104

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews19

Overall rank#14,360

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews14

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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Valparaiso by Le Couvent Maison de Parfum is a dry, resinous woody perfume built around crisp spice and aromatic earth. It opens with bitter petitgrain, cool cardamom, and grated nutmeg, giving an immediate burst of fresh spicy energy. As the initial sharpness settles, a resinous core of olibanum and warm myrrh emerge…

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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 Valparaiso?

Al Bashiq takes 5 of 7 categories. Al Bashiq is rated 4.14/5 from 177 votes; Valparaiso is rated 4.01/5 from 156 votes. Choose Al Bashiq for a amber and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter. Choose Valparaiso for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on community sentiment and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Al Bashiq or Valparaiso?

Al Bashiq lasts longest (Al Bashiq 82/100, Valparaiso 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Al Bashiq or Valparaiso?

Al Bashiq projects furthest (Al Bashiq 75/100, Valparaiso 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Al Bashiq and Valparaiso smell similar?

Closely related: a 56% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, amber and aromatic accords. Common notes include Cardamom, Myrrh, Olibanum and Cedar.

Is Al Bashiq or Valparaiso better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Al Bashiq and Valparaiso?

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. Valparaiso features Vetiver, Cardamom, Myrrh, Olibanum and Cedar.