Al Bashiq vs White Smoke
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
43%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Al Bashiq takes 4 of 7 categories.
Al BashiqChoose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.
White SmokeChoose it for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on community sentiment, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
Al Bashiq4/7
White Smoke3/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Al Bashiq
- Community sentiment
- White Smoke
- Longevity
- Al Bashiq
- Sillage & projection
- Al Bashiq
- Value for money
- Al Bashiq
- Versatility
- White Smoke
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- White Smoke
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Al BashiqNabeelWhite SmokePerfumer HWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.14/ 5 · 177 votes
Have 88%Had 12%Want 0%
4.08/ 5 · 172 votes
Have 27%Had 3%Want 70%
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
54%Love
23%Like
18%Ok
5%Dislike
0%Hate
39 votes
Category winnerWhite SmokeMost 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%
oud84%
patchouli77%
woody69%
smoky61%
Scent match43%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
Notes
AmberAgarwood (Oud)PatchouliSmokeSaffronWhite MuskBenzoinGeraniumChamomileSandalwoodVanillaOrris
No top / heart / base split published
InformationalShared notesSaffron, Agarwood (Oud), Amber and Benzoin. 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–
Spring30
Summer20
Fall100
Winter100
Day56
Night100
Category winnerWhite SmokeMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#4,213
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews19
Overall rank#2,955
PerfumerLyn Harris
Launched—
Reviews70
Category winnerWhite SmokeHigher 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 →White Smoke by Perfumer H opens with a firm rush of resinous smoke, then settles into dark amber, patchouli, dry oud and saffron. Reviewers describe it as smoky, woody, powdery and quietly floral, with chamomile and geranium softening the edges. It suits people who enjoy incense-like, atmospheric fragrances with warmt…
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 White Smoke?
Al Bashiq takes 4 of 7 categories. Al Bashiq is rated 4.14/5 from 177 votes; White Smoke is rated 4.08/5 from 172 votes. Choose Al Bashiq for a amber and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter. Choose White Smoke for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on community sentiment, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, Al Bashiq or White Smoke?
Al Bashiq lasts longest (Al Bashiq 82/100, White Smoke 79/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Al Bashiq or White Smoke?
Al Bashiq projects furthest (Al Bashiq 75/100, White Smoke 69/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Al Bashiq and White Smoke smell similar?
Some overlap: a 43% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, warm spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Saffron, Agarwood (Oud), Amber and Benzoin.
Is Al Bashiq or White Smoke better for summer or winter?
For summer, White Smoke is the stronger pick. For winter, Al Bashiq is the stronger pick. White Smoke suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Al Bashiq and White Smoke?
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. White Smoke features Amber, Agarwood (Oud), Patchouli, Smoke and Saffron.
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