Fragrance comparison

Elixir vs Al Bashiq

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 1,189 ratings analysed

Elixir

Penhaligon's

3.931,012 votes

Rank #1,384 WoodyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

58%scent match

Closely related

5 wins

Al Bashiq

Nabeel

4.14177 votes

Rank #4,188 AmberWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Al Bashiq takes 5 of 7 categories.

Elixir
Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on community sentiment and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Al Bashiq
Choose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.

Elixir2/7

Al Bashiq5/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

ElixirPenhaligon's

Al BashiqNabeel

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.93/ 5 · 1,012 votes

Have 71%Had 29%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 hate

41%Love

43%Like

3%Ok

13%Dislike

0%Hate

847 votes

56%Love

23%Like

7%Ok

8%Dislike

6%Hate

177 votes

Category winnerElixirMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate78

⏱ Longevity82

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate79

Category winners

LongevityAl Bashiq

SillageAl Bashiq

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value47

¤ Price value78

Category winnerAl BashiqBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

warm spicy91%

amber83%

smoky74%

balsamic65%

aromatic56%

amber100%

woody92%

warm spicy84%

aromatic77%

balsamic69%

leather61%

Scent match58%Closely related · both woody, amber and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

EucalyptusCardamomCinnamon

Heart

Turkey Red RoseMaceOrange BlossomEgyptian Jasmine

Base

IncenseCedarBenzoinBrazilian RosewoodRed SandalwoodGuaiac WoodTonka BeanVanilla

Top

LeatherIncenseCypressStyraxSaffronCardamomLavenderArtemisia

Heart

Agarwood (Oud)MyrrhBalsamic NotesEarthy NotesGuaiac WoodOlibanumLabdanumCedar

Base

VetiverAmberTobaccoTolu BalsamBenzoinPatchouliSweet NotesAmbergris

InformationalShared notesCardamom, Incense, Cedar and Benzoin. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring36

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring32

Summer14

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerAl BashiqMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men20

Unisex72

Women8

Men82

Unisex13

Women5

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#1,384

PerfumerOlivia Giacobetti

Launched—

Reviews123

Overall rank#4,188

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews19

Category winnerElixirHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Elixir is a cool, smoky incense fragrance with cardamom, cinnamon, rose and woods wrapped in a steamy eucalyptus lift. Reviewers often describe it as church incense with the windows open, a mix of old stone, warm spice, Turkish bath air and soft rose rather than a heavy resin bomb. It suits people who like atmospheric…

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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, Elixir or Al Bashiq?

Al Bashiq takes 5 of 7 categories. Elixir is rated 3.93/5 from 1,012 votes; Al Bashiq is rated 4.14/5 from 177 votes. Choose Elixir for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on community sentiment and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. Choose Al Bashiq for a amber and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Elixir or Al Bashiq?

Al Bashiq lasts longest (Al Bashiq 82/100, Elixir 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Elixir or Al Bashiq?

Al Bashiq projects furthest (Al Bashiq 75/100, Elixir 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Elixir and Al Bashiq smell similar?

Closely related: a 58% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, amber and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Cardamom, Incense, Cedar and Benzoin.

Is Elixir or Al Bashiq better for summer or winter?

For summer, Al Bashiq is the stronger pick. For winter, Elixir is the stronger pick. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Elixir and Al Bashiq?

Elixir has top notes of Eucalyptus, Cardamom and Cinnamon, heart notes of Turkey Red Rose, Mace, Orange Blossom and Egyptian Jasmine, a base of Incense, Cedar, Benzoin and Brazilian Rosewood. 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.