Fragrance comparison

Al Bashiq vs Woud And Mood Absolute

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

Updated 25 Oct 2026 279 ratings analysed

Al Bashiq

Nabeel

4.14177 votes

Rank #3,956 AmberWoody

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52%scent match

Some overlap

6 wins

Woud And Mood Absolute

Unique'e Luxury

4.66102 votes

Rank #2,873 WoodyOud

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Woud And Mood Absolute takes 6 of 7 categories.

Al Bashiq
Choose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in winter.
Woud And Mood Absolute
Choose it for a woody and oud character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear.

Al Bashiq1/7

Woud And Mood Absolute6/7

Ratings & consensus: Woud And Mood Absolute
Community sentiment: Woud And Mood Absolute
Longevity: Woud And Mood Absolute
Sillage & projection: Woud And Mood Absolute
Value for money: Al Bashiq
Versatility: Woud And Mood Absolute
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Woud And Mood Absolute

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance

Al BashiqNabeel

Woud And Mood AbsoluteUnique'e Luxury

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.14/ 5 · 177 votes

Have 88%Had 12%Want 0%

4.66/ 5 · 102 votes

Have 42%Had 3%Want 55%

Category winnerWoud And Mood AbsoluteRating 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

82%Love

9%Like

5%Ok

0%Dislike

4%Hate

102 votes

Category winnerWoud And Mood AbsoluteMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity82

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity90

〰 Sillage84

♥ Love / hate91

Category winners

LongevityWoud And Mood Absolute

SillageWoud And Mood Absolute

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value78

¤ Price value35

Category winnerAl BashiqBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

woody92%

warm spicy84%

aromatic77%

balsamic69%

leather61%

woody100%

oud92%

amber84%

leather77%

warm spicy69%

citrus61%

Scent match52%Some overlap · both woody, amber and warm spicy

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

Top20-30 mins

SaffronCitrusesHerbal Notes

Heart3-5 hrs

Guaiac WoodBenzoinPatchouliLabdanum

Base10-14+ hrs

OudLeatherMuskAmberNagarmotha

InformationalShared notesLeather, Saffron, Guaiac Wood and Labdanum. Durations are only published for Woud And Mood Absolute, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring32

Summer14

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring40

Summer12

Fall74

Winter100

Day27

Night100

Category winnerWoud And Mood AbsoluteMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men82

Unisex13

Women5

Men68

Unisex22

Women10

Date 37%Party 34%Casual 18%Work 11%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#3,956

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews19

Overall rank#2,873

PerfumerGökhan Şimşek

Launched—

Reviews33

Category winnerWoud And Mood AbsoluteHigher 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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Unique'e Luxury Woud And Mood Absolute delivers an unapologetic wall of deep timber and dark resin. The first spray releases a sharp solvent lift paired with bright citruses, biting herbal notes, and medicinal saffron. Give it five minutes. The aggressive top settles as rich guaiac wood, earthy patchouli, and golden b…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Al Bashiq or Woud And Mood Absolute?

Woud And Mood Absolute takes 6 of 7 categories. Al Bashiq is rated 4.14/5 from 177 votes; Woud And Mood Absolute is rated 4.66/5 from 102 votes. Choose Al Bashiq for a amber and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in winter. Choose Woud And Mood Absolute for a woody and oud character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Al Bashiq or Woud And Mood Absolute?

Woud And Mood Absolute lasts longest (Woud And Mood Absolute 90/100, Al Bashiq 82/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Al Bashiq or Woud And Mood Absolute?

Woud And Mood Absolute projects furthest (Woud And Mood Absolute 84/100, Al Bashiq 75/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Al Bashiq and Woud And Mood Absolute smell similar?

Some overlap: a 52% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, amber and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Leather, Saffron, Guaiac Wood and Labdanum.

Is Al Bashiq or Woud And Mood Absolute better for summer or winter?

For summer, Al Bashiq is the stronger pick. For winter, Al Bashiq is the stronger pick. Woud And Mood Absolute suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Al Bashiq and Woud And Mood Absolute?

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. Woud And Mood Absolute has top notes of Saffron, Citruses and Herbal Notes, heart notes of Guaiac Wood, Benzoin, Patchouli and Labdanum, a base of Oud, Leather, Musk and Amber.