Fragrance comparison

Derby vs Al Bashiq

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 326 ratings analysed

Derby

Roberto Ugolini

4.18149 votes

Rank #7,191 WoodyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

41%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Al Bashiq

Nabeel

4.14177 votes

Rank #4,213 AmberWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Al Bashiq takes 3 of 5 categories.

Derby
Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus. Best in winter, day or night wear.
Al Bashiq
Choose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Derby1/5

Al Bashiq3/5

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

DerbyRoberto Ugolini

Al BashiqNabeel

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.18/ 5 · 149 votes

Have 10%Had 0%Want 90%

4.14/ 5 · 177 votes

Have 88%Had 12%Want 0%

Category winnerDerbyRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · 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

⏱ Longevity81

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate71

⏱ Longevity82

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate79

Category winners

LongevityAl Bashiq

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value57

¤ Price value78

Category winnerAl BashiqBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

warm spicy92%

aromatic84%

fresh spicy77%

herbal69%

powdery61%

amber100%

woody92%

warm spicy84%

aromatic77%

balsamic69%

leather61%

Scent match41%Some overlap · both woody, warm spicy and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

ArtemisiaCardamomBasil

Heart

CinnamonJasmineCarawayPimentoMyrrhBark

Base

SandalwoodPatchouliCedarwoodVetiverBirchMusk

Top

LeatherIncenseCypressStyraxSaffronCardamomLavenderArtemisia

Heart

Agarwood (Oud)MyrrhBalsamic NotesEarthy NotesGuaiac WoodOlibanumLabdanumCedar

Base

VetiverAmberTobaccoTolu BalsamBenzoinPatchouliSweet NotesAmbergris

InformationalShared notesArtemisia, Cardamom, Myrrh and Patchouli. 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

Fall0

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Spring32

Summer14

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men82

Unisex13

Women5

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#7,191

PerfumerCristian Calabro, Maurizio Cerizza

Launched—

Reviews52

Overall rank#4,213

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews19

Category winnerAl BashiqHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Derby by Roberto Ugolini is a striking woody spicy fragrance that highlights a complex herbal opening. Notes of artemisia, cardamom, and basil set a sharp, masculine stage. As it settles, cinnamon and myrrh bring warmth to the heart, while a base of cedarwood and vetiver ensures a long-lasting, sophisticated presence.…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Derby or Al Bashiq?

Al Bashiq takes 3 of 5 categories. Derby is rated 4.18/5 from 149 votes; Al Bashiq is rated 4.14/5 from 177 votes. Choose Derby for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus. Best in winter, day or night wear. Choose Al Bashiq for a amber and woody character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Derby or Al Bashiq?

They last about the same: Al Bashiq 82/100, Derby 81/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Derby or Al Bashiq?

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

Do Derby and Al Bashiq smell similar?

Some overlap: a 41% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, warm spicy and aromatic accords. Common notes include Artemisia, Cardamom, Myrrh and Patchouli.

Is Derby or Al Bashiq better for summer or winter?

Derby suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Derby and Al Bashiq?

Derby has top notes of Artemisia, Cardamom and Basil, heart notes of Cinnamon, Jasmine, Caraway and Pimento, a base of Sandalwood, Patchouli, Cedarwood 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.