Fragrance comparison

Al Bashiq vs Warek

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 326 ratings analysed

5 wins

Al Bashiq

Nabeel

4.14177 votes

Rank #4,208 AmberWoody

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42%scent match

Some overlap

Warek

Kajal

3.86149 votes

Rank #10,340 LeatherWarm Spicy

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Al Bashiq takes 5 of 7 categories.

Al Bashiq
Choose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in winter.
Warek
Choose it for a leather and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity and versatility. Best in winter.

Al Bashiq5/7

Warek2/7

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

WarekKajal

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.14/ 5 · 177 votes

Have 88%Had 12%Want 0%

3.86/ 5 · 149 votes

Have 84%Had 16%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

43%Love

28%Like

11%Ok

8%Dislike

10%Hate

149 votes

Category winnerAl BashiqMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity82

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity83

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate71

Category winners

LongevityWarek

SillageAl Bashiq

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value78

¤ Price value49

Category winnerAl BashiqBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

woody92%

warm spicy84%

aromatic77%

balsamic69%

leather61%

leather100%

warm spicy92%

oud84%

smoky77%

amber69%

rose61%

Scent match42%Some overlap · both warm spicy, amber and leather

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

SaffronIncense

Heart

RoseGuaiac WoodPatchouliAmber

Base

LeatherAgarwood (Oud)Vanilla

InformationalShared notesLeather, Incense, Saffron and Agarwood (Oud). 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–

Spring43

Summer26

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerWarekMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men82

Unisex13

Women5

Men66

Unisex29

Women5

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#4,208

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews19

Overall rank#10,340

PerfumerChristian Carbonnel

Launched—

Reviews14

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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Warek by Kajal brings a dark, heavy combination of saffron and smoky incense straight to the forefront. Built for cold nights, this unisex scent anchors its warm spices with a dense base of leather and agarwood. It is a bold choice for anyone who appreciates thick, woody compositions with a noticeable Middle Eastern i…

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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 Warek?

Al Bashiq takes 5 of 7 categories. Al Bashiq is rated 4.14/5 from 177 votes; Warek is rated 3.86/5 from 149 votes. Choose Al Bashiq for a amber and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in winter. Choose Warek for a leather and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity and versatility. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Al Bashiq or Warek?

They last about the same: Warek 83/100, Al Bashiq 82/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Al Bashiq or Warek?

Al Bashiq projects furthest (Al Bashiq 75/100, Warek 70/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Al Bashiq and Warek smell similar?

Some overlap: a 42% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, amber and leather accords. Common notes include Leather, Incense, Saffron and Agarwood (Oud).

Is Al Bashiq or Warek better for summer or winter?

For summer, Warek is the stronger pick. For winter, Al Bashiq is the stronger pick. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Al Bashiq and Warek?

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. Warek has top notes of Saffron and Incense, heart notes of Rose, Guaiac Wood, Patchouli and Amber, a base of Leather, Agarwood (Oud) and Vanilla.