Fragrance comparison

Al Bashiq vs Vaslui

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 187 ratings analysed

5 wins

Al Bashiq

Nabeel

4.14177 votes

Rank #4,213 AmberWoody

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35%scent match

Some overlap

Vaslui

JAFRA

4.0010 votes

Rank #40,532 CitrusWoody

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Al Bashiq takes 5 of 5 categories.

Al Bashiq
Choose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.
Vaslui
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Al Bashiq5/5

Vaslui0/5

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

VasluiJAFRA

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.14/ 5 · 177 votes

Have 88%Had 12%Want 0%

4.00/ 5 · 10 votes

Have 21%Had 15%Want 65%

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

30%Love

60%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

⏱ Longevity47

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityAl Bashiq

SillageAl Bashiq

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value78

¤ Price value75

Category winnerAl BashiqBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

woody92%

warm spicy84%

aromatic77%

balsamic69%

leather61%

citrus100%

woody92%

warm spicy84%

rose77%

aromatic69%

cinnamon61%

Scent match35%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

Red AppleWormwoodMandarin OrangeLemonBergamotLavender

Heart

Bulgarian RoseCinnamonCoral ReefLily-of-the-ValleyGeranium

Base

AmberVanillaPatchouliMoroccan CedarVetiverSandalowoodSequoiaBlack Musk

InformationalShared notesLavender, Vetiver, Amber and Patchouli. 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–

Spring78

Summer67

Fall100

Winter56

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men82

Unisex13

Women5

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#4,213

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews19

Overall rank#40,532

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

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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Vaslui by JAFRA is a citrus aromatic fragrance for men, released in 2012. It features a bright opening of red apple and lemon, leading into a complex heart with cinnamon and geranium. The base grounds the scent with notes of amber, patchouli, and moroccan cedar, creating a versatile profile for daily wear during sprin…

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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 Vaslui?

Al Bashiq takes 5 of 5 categories. Al Bashiq is rated 4.14/5 from 177 votes; Vaslui is rated 4.00/5 from 10 votes. Choose Al Bashiq for a amber and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter. Choose Vaslui for a citrus and woody character. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Al Bashiq or Vaslui?

Al Bashiq lasts longest (Al Bashiq 82/100, Vaslui 47/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Al Bashiq or Vaslui?

Al Bashiq projects furthest (Al Bashiq 75/100, Vaslui 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Al Bashiq and Vaslui smell similar?

Some overlap: a 35% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, warm spicy and aromatic accords. Common notes include Lavender, Vetiver, Amber and Patchouli.

Is Al Bashiq or Vaslui better for summer or winter?

Vaslui suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Al Bashiq and Vaslui?

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. Vaslui has top notes of Red Apple, Wormwood, Mandarin Orange and Lemon, heart notes of Bulgarian Rose, Cinnamon, Coral Reef and Lily-of-the-Valley, a base of Amber, Vanilla, Patchouli and Moroccan Cedar.