Fragrance comparison

Al Bashiq vs Xcel

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 178 ratings analysed

2 wins

Al Bashiq

Nabeel

4.14177 votes

Rank #4,188 AmberWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

50%scent match

Some overlap

Xcel

Womo

4.001 votes

Rank #66,370 CitrusWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Al Bashiq takes 2 of 3 categories.

Al Bashiq
Choose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Xcel
Choose it for a citrus and warm spicy character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Al Bashiq2/3

Xcel0/3

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

XcelWomo

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.14/ 5 · 177 votes

Have 88%Had 12%Want 0%

4.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 25%Had 0%Want 75%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating 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

0%Love

100%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity82

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityAl Bashiq

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value78

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

woody92%

warm spicy84%

aromatic77%

balsamic69%

leather61%

citrus100%

warm spicy92%

aromatic84%

woody77%

amber69%

fresh spicy61%

Scent match50%Some overlap · both warm spicy, amber and woody

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

Mandarin OrangeOrangeBergamotNeroli

Heart

GeraniumOrange BlossomCardamom

Base

LabdanumLeatherVanillaSandalwoodSaffronVetiverMyrrh

InformationalShared notesLeather, Saffron, Cardamom and Myrrh. 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–

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter50

Day100

Night50

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men82

Unisex13

Women5

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#4,188

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews19

Overall rank#66,370

PerfumerNot listed

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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Xcel by Womo is a woody spicy scent built for the determined wearer. It opens with vibrant mandarin orange and bergamot before settling into a warm heart of cardamom and geranium. The dry-down highlights leather and sandalwood, providing a steady presence suitable for professional office settings or focused evening we…

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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 Xcel?

Al Bashiq takes 2 of 3 categories. Al Bashiq is rated 4.14/5 from 177 votes; Xcel is rated 4.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Al Bashiq for a amber and woody character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. Choose Xcel for a citrus and warm spicy character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Al Bashiq or Xcel?

Al Bashiq lasts longest (Al Bashiq 82/100, Xcel 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Al Bashiq or Xcel?

Projection is very close: Al Bashiq 75/100, Xcel 75/100 for sillage.

Do Al Bashiq and Xcel smell similar?

Some overlap: a 50% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, amber and woody accords. Common notes include Leather, Saffron, Cardamom and Myrrh.

Is Al Bashiq or Xcel better for summer or winter?

Xcel suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Al Bashiq and Xcel?

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. Xcel has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Orange, Bergamot and Neroli, heart notes of Geranium, Orange Blossom and Cardamom, a base of Labdanum, Leather, Vanilla and Sandalwood.