Al Bashiq vs Vittorio Monaco
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
26%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Al Bashiq takes 2 of 4 categories.
Al BashiqChoose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Vittorio MonacoChoose it for a citrus and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Al Bashiq2/4
Vittorio Monaco1/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Al Bashiq
- Sillage & projection
- Tie
- Value for money
- Vittorio Monaco
- 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 BashiqNabeelVittorio MonacoRisala EliteWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.14/ 5 · 177 votes
Have 88%Had 12%Want 0%
5.00/ 5 · 2 votes
Have 30%Had 0%Want 70%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate56%Love
23%Like
7%Ok
8%Dislike
6%Hate
177 votes
100%Love
0%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
2 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityAl Bashiq
SillageTie
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerVittorio MonacoBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothamber100%
woody92%
warm spicy84%
aromatic77%
balsamic69%
leather61%
citrus100%
warm spicy92%
white floral84%
vanilla77%
amber69%
fresh61%
Scent match26%Clearly different · both warm spicy and amber
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
Top
Lemon ZestBergamotLavenderCinnamonApple
Heart
Lily-of-the-ValleyAromatic SpicesOrange Blossom
Base
PatchouliVanillaAmberTonkaMusk
InformationalShared notesLavender, 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 seasonSpring32
Summer14
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Spring100
Summer50
Fall100
Winter100
Day100
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost 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#49,157
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
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 →Vittorio Monaco opens with bright lemon zest and bergamot, quickly warmed by cinnamon and softened by apple and lavender. It reads as a fresh spicy oriental with a clean floral lift rather than a heavy resinous style. As it settles, vanilla, tonka, amber and musk give it a smoother, sweeter base. It suits men who want…
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 Vittorio Monaco?
Al Bashiq takes 2 of 4 categories. Al Bashiq is rated 4.14/5 from 177 votes; Vittorio Monaco is rated 5.00/5 from 2 votes. Choose Al Bashiq for a amber and woody character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. Choose Vittorio Monaco for a citrus and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Which lasts longer, Al Bashiq or Vittorio Monaco?
They last about the same: Al Bashiq 82/100, Vittorio Monaco 80/100 for longevity in community votes.
Which projects more, Al Bashiq or Vittorio Monaco?
Projection is very close: Al Bashiq 75/100, Vittorio Monaco 75/100 for sillage.
Do Al Bashiq and Vittorio Monaco smell similar?
Clearly different: a 26% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy and amber accords. Common notes include Lavender, Amber and Patchouli.
Is Al Bashiq or Vittorio Monaco better for summer or winter?
Vittorio Monaco suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Al Bashiq and Vittorio Monaco?
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. Vittorio Monaco has top notes of Lemon Zest, Bergamot, Lavender and Cinnamon, heart notes of Lily-of-the-Valley, Aromatic Spices and Orange Blossom, a base of Patchouli, Vanilla, Amber and Tonka.
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