Fragrance comparison

Al Bashiq Sama vs Cedro

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 227 ratings analysed

Al Bashiq Sama

Nabeel

3.6712 votes

Rank #48,822 Fresh SpicyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

22%scent match

Clearly different

3 wins

Cedro

Granado

4.17215 votes

Rank #11,753 WoodyMusky

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Cedro takes 3 of 5 categories.

Al Bashiq Sama
Choose it for a fresh spicy and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Cedro
Choose it for a woody and musky character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Al Bashiq Sama2/5

Cedro3/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Al Bashiq SamaNabeel

CedroGranado

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.67/ 5 · 12 votes

Have 36%Had 18%Want 46%

4.17/ 5 · 215 votes

Have 86%Had 14%Want 0%

Category winnerCedroRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

17%Love

42%Like

33%Ok

8%Dislike

0%Hate

12 votes · too few to score

49%Love

31%Like

11%Ok

7%Dislike

2%Hate

215 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate67

⏱ Longevity55

〰 Sillage42

♥ Love / hate79

Category winners

LongevityAl Bashiq Sama

SillageAl Bashiq Sama

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value66

¤ Price value68

Category winnerCedroBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

warm spicy92%

fruity84%

sweet77%

amber69%

woody61%

woody100%

musky83%

powdery65%

floral48%

warm spicy30%

Scent match22%Clearly different · both woody and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top

PineapplePepperBergamotSaffronCloveTimur

Heart

Cashmere MuskRaspberryGeraniumMay Rose

Base

PatchouliVanillaStyraxMuskOudGuaiac WoodAmbergrisBlonde Woods

Top

MuskHibiscusHibiscus Seed

Heart

CedarCashmere MuskSaffron

Base

SandalwoodAmber

InformationalShared notesSaffron, Cashmere Musk and Musk. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer29

Fall86

Winter57

Day100

Night86

Spring100

Summer73

Fall0

Winter72

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men57

Unisex43

Women0

Men26

Unisex65

Women9

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#48,822

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#11,753

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews12

Category winnerCedroHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Al Bashiq Sama by Nabeel delivers a punchy twist on the traditional Middle Eastern profile. A bright splash of pineapple and sharp black pepper opens the experience, cutting through a dense base of warm saffron and dark guaiac wood. It is a dry, textured fragrance built for cool spring days when you want a fruity scen…

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Granado Cedro opens with an airy musk supported by crisp hibiscus and subtle hibiscus seed, giving the top a dry, herbal feel. As the top notes quiet down, the scent shifts toward clean cedarwood and soft cashmere musk touched by saffron. The base settles into a smooth cedar and sandalwood foundation warmed by amber. …

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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 Sama or Cedro?

Cedro takes 3 of 5 categories. Al Bashiq Sama is rated 3.67/5 from 12 votes; Cedro is rated 4.17/5 from 215 votes. Choose Al Bashiq Sama for a fresh spicy and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Cedro for a woody and musky character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Al Bashiq Sama or Cedro?

Al Bashiq Sama lasts longest (Al Bashiq Sama 66/100, Cedro 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Al Bashiq Sama or Cedro?

Al Bashiq Sama projects furthest (Al Bashiq Sama 61/100, Cedro 42/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Al Bashiq Sama and Cedro smell similar?

Clearly different: a 22% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Saffron, Cashmere Musk and Musk.

Is Al Bashiq Sama or Cedro better for summer or winter?

Al Bashiq Sama suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Al Bashiq Sama and Cedro?

Al Bashiq Sama has top notes of Pineapple, Pepper, Bergamot and Saffron, heart notes of Cashmere Musk, Raspberry, Geranium and May Rose, a base of Patchouli, Vanilla, Styrax and Musk. Cedro has top notes of Musk, Hibiscus and Hibiscus Seed, heart notes of Cedar, Cashmere Musk and Saffron, a base of Sandalwood and Amber.