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Florian vs Al Bashiq

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

Updated 265 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Al Bashiq takes 4 of 7 categories.

  • Florian

    Choose it for a oud and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in winter, evening wear.

  • Al Bashiq

    Choose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in winter.

Florian3/7
Al Bashiq4/7
Ratings & consensus
Al Bashiq
Community sentiment
Al Bashiq
Longevity
Florian
Sillage & projection
Florian
Value for money
Al Bashiq
Versatility
Florian
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Al Bashiq

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
FlorianGritti
Al BashiqNabeel
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
4.06/ 5 · 88 votes
Have 20%Had 7%Want 73%
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
56%Love
19%Like
7%Ok
11%Dislike
7%Hate

88 votes

56%Love
23%Like
7%Ok
8%Dislike
6%Hate

177 votes

Category winnerAl BashiqMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity89
〰 Sillage80
♥ Love / hate76
⏱ Longevity82
〰 Sillage75
♥ Love / hate79
Category winners

LongevityFlorian

SillageFlorian

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value50
¤ Price value78
Category winnerAl BashiqBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
oud100%
warm spicy92%
animalic84%
amber77%
woody69%
rose61%
amber100%
woody92%
warm spicy84%
aromatic77%
balsamic69%
leather61%
Scent match38%Some overlap · both amber, warm spicy and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top45 to 60 minutes
SaffronCardamomGinger
Heart4 to 6 hours
Laotian OudTaif RoseMyrrh
Base8 to 12+ hours
CivetIncenseSandalwood
Top
LeatherIncenseCypressStyraxSaffronCardamomLavenderArtemisia
Heart
Agarwood (Oud)MyrrhBalsamic NotesEarthy NotesGuaiac WoodOlibanumLabdanumCedar
Base
VetiverAmberTobaccoTolu BalsamBenzoinPatchouliSweet NotesAmbergris
InformationalShared notesSaffron, Cardamom, Myrrh and Incense. Durations are only published for Florian, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring40
Summer12
Fall86
Winter100
Day31
Night100
Spring32
Summer14
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Category winnerFlorianMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men54
Unisex36
Women10
Men82
Unisex13
Women5
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#8,045

PerfumerLuca Gritti

Launched—

Reviews11

Overall rank#4,037

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews19

Category winnerAl BashiqHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Florian by Gritti is an intense oriental woody fragrance that leads with sharp saffron, spicy cardamom, and fresh ginger. The scent quickly introduces a heavy, medicinal Laotian oud paired with deep Taif rose and resinous myrrh. As it settles, warm incense, creamy sandalwood, and a distinct civet accord create an anim…

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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, Florian or Al Bashiq?

Al Bashiq takes 4 of 7 categories. Florian is rated 4.06/5 from 88 votes; Al Bashiq is rated 4.14/5 from 177 votes. Choose Florian for a oud and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Al Bashiq for a amber and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Florian or Al Bashiq?

Florian lasts longest (Florian 89/100, Al Bashiq 82/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Florian or Al Bashiq?

Florian projects furthest (Florian 80/100, Al Bashiq 75/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Florian and Al Bashiq smell similar?

Some overlap: a 38% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, warm spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Saffron, Cardamom, Myrrh and Incense.

Is Florian or Al Bashiq better for summer or winter?

For summer, Al Bashiq is the stronger pick. For winter, Florian is the stronger pick. Florian suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Florian and Al Bashiq?

Florian has top notes of Saffron, Cardamom and Ginger, heart notes of Laotian Oud, Taif Rose and Myrrh, a base of Civet, Incense 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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