Fragrance comparison

Al Bashiq vs Volage

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 192 ratings analysed

4 wins

Al Bashiq

Nabeel

4.14177 votes

Rank #4,211 AmberWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

32%scent match

Clearly different

Volage

RING

4.1315 votes

Rank #49,997 CaramelWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Al Bashiq takes 4 of 5 categories.

Al Bashiq
Choose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.
Volage
Choose it for a caramel and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Al Bashiq4/5

Volage1/5

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

VolageRING

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.14/ 5 · 177 votes

Have 88%Had 12%Want 0%

4.13/ 5 · 15 votes

Have 48%Had 22%Want 30%

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

27%Love

60%Like

13%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

15 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity82

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity55

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate78

Category winners

LongevityAl Bashiq

SillageAl Bashiq

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value78

¤ Price value92

Category winnerVolageBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

woody92%

warm spicy84%

aromatic77%

balsamic69%

leather61%

caramel100%

warm spicy91%

vanilla83%

sweet74%

aromatic65%

woody56%

Scent match32%Clearly different · both warm spicy, woody 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

CardamomApplePeach

Heart

CaramelLavenderCinnamonJasmine

Base

VanillaCedarMuskTonka BeanAmber

InformationalShared notesCardamom, Lavender, Cedar and Amber. 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–

Spring67

Summer44

Fall100

Winter89

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men82

Unisex13

Women5

Men54

Unisex46

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#4,211

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews19

Overall rank#49,997

PerfumerPierre-Constantin Guéros

Launched—

Reviews0

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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Volage leans gourmand from the first spray, with cardamom over apple and peach, then a caramel-lavender heart that turns warmer and smoother as it settles. Vanilla, tonka, amber and cedar give it a soft sweet base with a woody edge. It reads best for men who enjoy sweet spicy scents with a polished designer feel. Mode…

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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 Volage?

Al Bashiq takes 4 of 5 categories. Al Bashiq is rated 4.14/5 from 177 votes; Volage is rated 4.13/5 from 15 votes. Choose Al Bashiq for a amber and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter. Choose Volage for a caramel and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Al Bashiq or Volage?

Al Bashiq lasts longest (Al Bashiq 82/100, Volage 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Al Bashiq or Volage?

Al Bashiq projects furthest (Al Bashiq 75/100, Volage 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Al Bashiq and Volage smell similar?

Clearly different: a 32% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, woody and aromatic accords. Common notes include Cardamom, Lavender, Cedar and Amber.

Is Al Bashiq or Volage better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Al Bashiq and Volage?

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. Volage has top notes of Cardamom, Apple and Peach, heart notes of Caramel, Lavender, Cinnamon and Jasmine, a base of Vanilla, Cedar, Musk and Tonka Bean.