Al Bashiq vs Venenum Kiss
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
42%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Al Bashiq takes 6 of 7 categories.
Al BashiqChoose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.
Venenum KissChoose it for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on versatility. Best in winter, evening wear.
Al Bashiq6/7
Venenum Kiss1/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Al Bashiq
- Community sentiment
- Al Bashiq
- Longevity
- Al Bashiq
- Sillage & projection
- Al Bashiq
- Value for money
- Al Bashiq
- Versatility
- Venenum Kiss
- 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 BashiqNabeelVenenum KissEx NihiloWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.14/ 5 · 177 votes
Have 88%Had 12%Want 0%
3.94/ 5 · 720 votes
Have 67%Had 33%Want 0%
Category winnerAl BashiqRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate56%Love
23%Like
7%Ok
8%Dislike
6%Hate
177 votes
36%Love
38%Like
12%Ok
13%Dislike
1%Hate
720 votes
Category winnerAl BashiqMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityAl Bashiq
SillageAl Bashiq
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerAl BashiqBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothamber100%
woody92%
warm spicy84%
aromatic77%
balsamic69%
leather61%
amber100%
warm spicy92%
fresh spicy84%
rose77%
woody69%
powdery61%
Scent match42%Some overlap · both amber, warm spicy and woody
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
LeatherIncenseCypressStyraxSaffronCardamomLavenderArtemisia
Heart
Agarwood (Oud)MyrrhBalsamic NotesEarthy NotesGuaiac WoodOlibanumLabdanumCedar
Base
VetiverAmberTobaccoTolu BalsamBenzoinPatchouliSweet NotesAmbergris
Top15-30 mins
SaffronNutmegNeroli
Heart2-4 hrs
RoseAmberArtemisia
Base6-8+ hrs
VanillaSandalwoodStyrax
InformationalShared notesStyrax, Saffron, Artemisia and Amber. Durations are only published for Venenum Kiss, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring32
Summer14
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Spring47
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day88
Night100
Category winnerVenenum KissMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#4,188
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews19
Overall rank#5,540
PerfumerQuentin Bisch
Launched—
Reviews46
Category winnerAl BashiqHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotAl 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 →Venenum Kiss by Ex Nihilo is a warm, velvety amber rose fragrance that blends rich bakery spices with smooth woods. The opening pairs golden saffron and grated nutmeg against a crisp splash of neroli, creating a dry, bittersweet warmth rather than a sharp citrus burst. As it settles, a lush Turkish-style rose takes ce…
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.
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Common questions
Straight answers from the data above.
Which is better, Al Bashiq or Venenum Kiss?
Al Bashiq takes 6 of 7 categories. Al Bashiq is rated 4.14/5 from 177 votes; Venenum Kiss is rated 3.94/5 from 720 votes. Choose Al Bashiq for a amber and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter. Choose Venenum Kiss for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on versatility. Best in winter, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, Al Bashiq or Venenum Kiss?
Al Bashiq lasts longest (Al Bashiq 82/100, Venenum Kiss 69/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Al Bashiq or Venenum Kiss?
Al Bashiq projects furthest (Al Bashiq 75/100, Venenum Kiss 66/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Al Bashiq and Venenum Kiss smell similar?
Some overlap: a 42% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, warm spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Styrax, Saffron, Artemisia and Amber.
Is Al Bashiq or Venenum Kiss better for summer or winter?
For summer, Al Bashiq is the stronger pick. For winter, Al Bashiq is the stronger pick. Venenum Kiss suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Al Bashiq and Venenum Kiss?
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. Venenum Kiss has top notes of Saffron, Nutmeg and Neroli, heart notes of Rose, Amber and Artemisia, a base of Vanilla, Sandalwood and Styrax.
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