Black Oud vs Al Bashiq
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
46%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
No clear winner: the 7 categories split 3–3.
Black OudChoose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on community sentiment, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in winter, daytime wear.
Al BashiqChoose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Black Oud3/7
Al Bashiq3/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Al Bashiq
- Community sentiment
- Black Oud
- Longevity
- Tie
- Sillage & projection
- Black Oud
- Value for money
- Al Bashiq
- Versatility
- Black Oud
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Al Bashiq
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Black OudBy KilianAl BashiqNabeelWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.70/ 5 · 122 votes
Have 82%Had 18%Want 0%
4.14/ 5 · 177 votes
Have 88%Had 12%Want 0%
Category winnerAl BashiqRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate65%Love
21%Like
4%Ok
9%Dislike
1%Hate
106 votes
56%Love
23%Like
7%Ok
8%Dislike
6%Hate
177 votes
Category winnerBlack OudMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityTie
SillageBlack Oud
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerAl BashiqBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwoody100%
warm spicy92%
amber84%
oud77%
rose69%
smoky61%
amber100%
woody92%
warm spicy84%
aromatic77%
balsamic69%
leather61%
Scent match46%Some overlap · both woody, amber and warm spicy
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
RoseGeraniumCardamomPink Pepper
Heart
PapyrusPatchouliCedarMethyl Pamplemousse
Base
Agarwood (Oud)IncenseMossSandalwoodMuskLabdanum
Top
LeatherIncenseCypressStyraxSaffronCardamomLavenderArtemisia
Heart
Agarwood (Oud)MyrrhBalsamic NotesEarthy NotesGuaiac WoodOlibanumLabdanumCedar
Base
VetiverAmberTobaccoTolu BalsamBenzoinPatchouliSweet NotesAmbergris
InformationalShared notesCardamom, Patchouli, Cedar and Agarwood (Oud). Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring19
Summer12
Fall94
Winter100
Day100
Night–
Spring32
Summer14
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Category winnerBlack OudMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#6,900
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews14
Overall rank#4,213
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews19
Category winnerAl BashiqHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotBlack Oud by By Kilian is a potent, incense-heavy composition built around a core of animalic agarwood. Launched in 2014, this unisex fragrance balances dark, resinous woods with spicy accents of cardamom and pink pepper. It creates a bold, assertive presence, making it ideal for formal evening events or cold winter d…
Reviews →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.
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, Black Oud or Al Bashiq?
No clear winner: the 7 categories split 3–3. Black Oud is rated 3.70/5 from 122 votes; Al Bashiq is rated 4.14/5 from 177 votes. Choose Black Oud for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on community sentiment, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in winter, daytime wear. Choose Al Bashiq for a amber and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Which lasts longer, Black Oud or Al Bashiq?
They last about the same: Black Oud 82/100, Al Bashiq 82/100 for longevity in community votes.
Which projects more, Black Oud or Al Bashiq?
Projection is very close: Black Oud 76/100, Al Bashiq 75/100 for sillage.
Do Black Oud and Al Bashiq smell similar?
Some overlap: a 46% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, amber and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Cardamom, Patchouli, Cedar and Agarwood (Oud).
Is Black Oud or Al Bashiq better for summer or winter?
For summer, Al Bashiq is the stronger pick. For winter, Black Oud is the stronger pick. Black Oud suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Black Oud and Al Bashiq?
Black Oud has top notes of Rose, Geranium, Cardamom and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Papyrus, Patchouli, Cedar and Methyl Pamplemousse, a base of Agarwood (Oud), Incense, Moss and Sandalwood. 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.
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