Fragrance comparison

Мгла vs Al Bashiq

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 180 ratings analysed

Мгла

Wood Moss

3.003 votes

Rank #64,901 WoodySmoky

Full profile Similar & dupes

46%scent match

Some overlap

2 wins

Al Bashiq

Nabeel

4.14177 votes

Rank #3,840 AmberWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Al Bashiq takes 2 of 2 categories.

Мгла
Choose it for a woody and smoky character. Best in fall.
Al Bashiq
Choose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Мгла0/2

Al Bashiq2/2

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Al Bashiq
Sillage & projection: Not scored
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

МглаWood Moss

Al BashiqNabeel

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.00/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 25%Had 19%Want 56%

4.14/ 5 · 177 votes

Have 88%Had 12%Want 0%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

0%Love

67%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

33%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

56%Love

23%Like

7%Ok

8%Dislike

6%Hate

177 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hate50

⏱ Longevity82

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate79

Category winners

LongevityAl Bashiq

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value78

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

smoky88%

leather77%

amber65%

animalic53%

balsamic42%

amber100%

woody92%

warm spicy84%

aromatic77%

balsamic69%

leather61%

Scent match46%Some overlap · both woody, amber and leather

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

Guaiac WoodLeatherIncenseTarVetiverWhite FlowersBenzoinJuniper

No top / heart / base split published

Top

LeatherIncenseCypressStyraxSaffronCardamomLavenderArtemisia

Heart

Agarwood (Oud)MyrrhBalsamic NotesEarthy NotesGuaiac WoodOlibanumLabdanumCedar

Base

VetiverAmberTobaccoTolu BalsamBenzoinPatchouliSweet NotesAmbergris

InformationalShared notesGuaiac Wood, Leather, Incense and Vetiver. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter0

Day–

Night–

Spring32

Summer14

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Men82

Unisex13

Women5

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#64,901

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#3,840

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews19

Category winnerAl BashiqHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Мгла by Wood Moss is a bold, challenging unisex composition that centers on a heavy, resinous profile. With notes of tar, leather, incense, and guaiac wood, it offers a stark, smoky experience that suits the deepest nights of winter. This is not for those seeking light florals, as it demands an appreciation for dark, …

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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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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, Мгла or Al Bashiq?

Al Bashiq takes 2 of 2 categories. Мгла is rated 3.00/5 from 3 votes; Al Bashiq is rated 4.14/5 from 177 votes. Choose Мгла for a woody and smoky character. Best in fall. Choose Al Bashiq for a amber and woody character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Мгла or Al Bashiq?

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

Do Мгла and Al Bashiq smell similar?

Some overlap: a 46% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, amber and leather accords. Common notes include Guaiac Wood, Leather, Incense and Vetiver.

What are the notes in Мгла and Al Bashiq?

Мгла features Guaiac Wood, Leather, Incense, Tar and Vetiver. 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.