Fragrance comparison

Al Bashiq vs Vanilla Azure

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 282 ratings analysed

6 wins

Al Bashiq

Nabeel

4.14177 votes

Rank #4,204 AmberWoody

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16%scent match

Clearly different

Vanilla Azure

Sphinx Fragrances

3.92105 votes

Rank #11,543 SweetVanilla

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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.
Vanilla Azure
Choose it for a sweet and vanilla character. Wins on versatility. Best in fall, evening wear.

Al Bashiq6/7

Vanilla Azure1/7

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

Vanilla AzureSphinx Fragrances

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.14/ 5 · 177 votes

Have 88%Had 12%Want 0%

3.92/ 5 · 105 votes

Have 80%Had 20%Want 0%

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

41%Love

31%Like

11%Ok

11%Dislike

5%Hate

105 votes

Category winnerAl BashiqMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity82

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate73

Category winners

LongevityAl Bashiq

SillageAl Bashiq

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value78

¤ Price value50

Category winnerAl BashiqBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

woody92%

warm spicy84%

aromatic77%

balsamic69%

leather61%

sweet100%

vanilla86%

lactonic72%

powdery58%

warm spicy44%

amber30%

Scent match16%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

Top20-30 mins

VanillaToffeeMarshmallowMilkCoconut

Heart2-4 hrs

DatesPralineRumMuskAgarwood (Oud)MahonialMyrrhTuberose

Base6-8+ hrs

CinnamonTonka BeanNutmegMahoganyBenzoinLeather

InformationalShared notesLeather, Agarwood (Oud), Myrrh and Benzoin. Durations are only published for Vanilla Azure, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring32

Summer14

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring50

Summer33

Fall100

Winter98

Day64

Night100

Category winnerVanilla AzureMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men82

Unisex13

Women5

Men10

Unisex59

Women31

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#4,204

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews19

Overall rank#11,543

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews16

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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Sphinx Fragrances Vanilla Azure is a rich, dessert-style gourmand built around warm vanilla, steamed milk, and toasted marshmallow. The opening hits like an upscale pastry kitchen, blending buttery toffee with subtle hints of creamy coconut. As it warms on your skin, sticky dates and boozy rum blend into cozy cinnamon…

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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 Vanilla Azure?

Al Bashiq takes 6 of 7 categories. Al Bashiq is rated 4.14/5 from 177 votes; Vanilla Azure is rated 3.92/5 from 105 votes. Choose Al Bashiq for a amber and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter. Choose Vanilla Azure for a sweet and vanilla character. Wins on versatility. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Al Bashiq or Vanilla Azure?

Al Bashiq lasts longest (Al Bashiq 82/100, Vanilla Azure 66/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Al Bashiq or Vanilla Azure?

Al Bashiq projects furthest (Al Bashiq 75/100, Vanilla Azure 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Al Bashiq and Vanilla Azure smell similar?

Clearly different: a 16% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Leather, Agarwood (Oud), Myrrh and Benzoin.

Is Al Bashiq or Vanilla Azure better for summer or winter?

For summer, Vanilla Azure is the stronger pick. For winter, Al Bashiq is the stronger pick. Vanilla Azure suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Al Bashiq and Vanilla Azure?

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. Vanilla Azure has top notes of Vanilla, Toffee, Marshmallow and Milk, heart notes of Dates, Praline, Rum and Musk, a base of Cinnamon, Tonka Bean, Nutmeg and Mahogany.