Fragrance comparison

Bankam vs HO

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 25 ratings analysed

4 wins

Bankam

Nabeel

3.9213 votes

Rank #40,486 AmberWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

31%scent match

Clearly different

Tiens

3.3312 votes

Rank #59,036 AmberAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Bankam takes 4 of 5 categories.

Bankam
Choose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and value for money. Best in fall, day or night wear.
HO
Choose it for a amber and aromatic character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Bankam4/5

HO1/5

Ratings & consensus: Bankam
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Bankam
Sillage & projection: HO
Value for money: Bankam
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Bankam

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

BankamNabeel

HOTiens

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.92/ 5 · 13 votes

Have 35%Had 6%Want 59%

3.33/ 5 · 12 votes

Have 14%Had 10%Want 76%

Category winnerBankamRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

46%Love

15%Like

23%Ok

15%Dislike

0%Hate

13 votes · too few to score

17%Love

42%Like

0%Ok

42%Dislike

0%Hate

12 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate73

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate58

Category winners

LongevityBankam

SillageHO

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value80

¤ Price value50

Category winnerBankamBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

woody91%

powdery83%

musky74%

sweet65%

fruity56%

amber100%

aromatic83%

balsamic65%

warm spicy48%

smoky30%

Scent match31%Clearly different · both amber

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

CorianderLavenderCardamomMarigoldSaffron

Heart

PlumBrown sugarCashmeranLeatherIncenseViolet

Base

SandalwoodLabdanumAmberMuskPatchouliOudGuaiac WoodMoss

Top

IncenseElemi resinCoriander

Heart

HyacinthLavenderViolet

Base

MyrhhAmberMusk

InformationalShared notesCoriander, Lavender, Incense and Violet. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring67

Summer33

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter67

Day100

Night33

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men36

Unisex64

Women0

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#40,486

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Overall rank#59,036

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerBankamHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Bankam by Nabeel is a woody spicy fragrance that wraps you in dry warmth. It balances heavy leather and dark plum against a sweet brown sugar base. Best suited for cold weather, it leans unisex with a distinct Middle Eastern character.

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HO by Tiens is a warm, smoky amber with incense up top, a soft floral heart, and a musky base that gives it a powdery, slightly dressed-up feel. It opens spicy and resinous, then settles into something smoother and more intimate. It may suit someone who likes classic oriental styles without heavy sweetness. Review evi…

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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, Bankam or HO?

Bankam takes 4 of 5 categories. Bankam is rated 3.92/5 from 13 votes; HO is rated 3.33/5 from 12 votes. Choose Bankam for a amber and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and value for money. Best in fall, day or night wear. Choose HO for a amber and aromatic character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Bankam or HO?

They last about the same: Bankam 71/100, HO 69/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Bankam or HO?

HO projects furthest (HO 63/100, Bankam 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Bankam and HO smell similar?

Clearly different: a 31% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber accords. Common notes include Coriander, Lavender, Incense and Violet.

Is Bankam or HO better for summer or winter?

Bankam suits day or night wear; HO suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Bankam and HO?

Bankam has top notes of Coriander, Lavender, Cardamom and Marigold, heart notes of Plum, Brown sugar, Cashmeran and Leather, a base of Sandalwood, Labdanum, Amber and Musk. HO has top notes of Incense, Elemi resin and Coriander, heart notes of Hyacinth, Lavender and Violet, a base of Myrhh, Amber and Musk.