Fragrance comparison

Fibonacci vs Al Bashiq

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

Updated 12 Oct 2026 191 ratings analysed

Fibonacci

Puzzle Parfum

4.2114 votes

Rank #20,850 PowderyViolet

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15%scent match

Clearly different

5 wins

Al Bashiq

Nabeel

4.14177 votes

Rank #3,771 AmberWoody

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Al Bashiq takes 5 of 5 categories.

Fibonacci
Choose it for a powdery and violet character. Best in fall, evening wear.
Al Bashiq
Choose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.

Fibonacci0/5

Al Bashiq5/5

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

FibonacciPuzzle Parfum

Al BashiqNabeel

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.21/ 5 · 14 votes

Have 21%Had 4%Want 75%

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

64%Love

14%Like

7%Ok

7%Dislike

7%Hate

14 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

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate80

⏱ Longevity82

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate79

Category winners

LongevityAl Bashiq

SillageAl Bashiq

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value30

¤ Price value78

Category winnerAl BashiqBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

powdery100%

violet92%

floral84%

fresh spicy77%

amber69%

vanilla61%

amber100%

woody92%

warm spicy84%

aromatic77%

balsamic69%

leather61%

Scent match15%Clearly different · both amber

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top20-30 mins

NutmegBergamotCloveSaffronCinnamon

Heart3-4 hrs

VioletBlack OrchidJasmine

Base8-10+ hrs

AmberVanillaPatchouliAgarwood (Oud)

Top

LeatherIncenseCypressStyraxSaffronCardamomLavenderArtemisia

Heart

Agarwood (Oud)MyrrhBalsamic NotesEarthy NotesGuaiac WoodOlibanumLabdanumCedar

Base

VetiverAmberTobaccoTolu BalsamBenzoinPatchouliSweet NotesAmbergris

InformationalShared notesSaffron, Amber, Patchouli and Agarwood (Oud). Durations are only published for Fibonacci, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring70

Summer40

Fall100

Winter90

Day85

Night100

Spring32

Summer14

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men9

Unisex64

Women27

Date 37%Casual 24%Party 22%Work 17%

Men82

Unisex13

Women5

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#20,850

PerfumerCengiz Yatagan

Launched—

Reviews5

Overall rank#3,771

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews19

Category winnerAl BashiqHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Fibonacci by Puzzle Parfum opens with a brisk snap of bergamot cut by warm clove and pungent nutmeg. Do not overspray this. The initial burst brings a distinct alcohol lift for three minutes before dense saffron takes charge. Soon, an earthy violet note emerges alongside black orchid, creating a dry, powdery floral he…

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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, Fibonacci or Al Bashiq?

Al Bashiq takes 5 of 5 categories. Fibonacci is rated 4.21/5 from 14 votes; Al Bashiq is rated 4.14/5 from 177 votes. Choose Fibonacci for a powdery and violet character. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Al Bashiq for a amber and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Fibonacci or Al Bashiq?

Al Bashiq lasts longest (Al Bashiq 82/100, Fibonacci 68/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Fibonacci or Al Bashiq?

Al Bashiq projects furthest (Al Bashiq 75/100, Fibonacci 69/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Fibonacci and Al Bashiq smell similar?

Clearly different: a 15% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber accords. Common notes include Saffron, Amber, Patchouli and Agarwood (Oud).

Is Fibonacci or Al Bashiq better for summer or winter?

Fibonacci suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Fibonacci and Al Bashiq?

Fibonacci has top notes of Nutmeg, Bergamot, Clove and Saffron, heart notes of Violet, Black Orchid and Jasmine, a base of Amber, Vanilla, Patchouli and Agarwood (Oud). 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.