Ghala vs Basma Noir
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
38%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Ghala takes 3 of 3 categories.
GhalaChoose it for a musky and powdery character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, evening wear.
Basma NoirChoose it for a citrus and woody character.
Ghala3/3
Basma Noir0/3
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Ghala
- Sillage & projection
- Not scored
- Value for money
- Ghala
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Ghala
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
GhalaAnfasBasma NoirAl Haramain PerfumesWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.82/ 5 · 11 votes
Have 26%Had 3%Want 71%
4.50/ 5 · 2 votes
Have 12%Had 4%Want 84%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate45%Love
9%Like
36%Ok
0%Dislike
9%Hate
11 votes · too few to score
50%Love
50%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
2 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityGhala
SillageNo data
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerGhalaBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothmusky100%
powdery83%
citrus65%
rose48%
sweet30%
citrus100%
woody92%
fresh spicy84%
powdery77%
warm spicy69%
amber61%
Scent match38%Some overlap · both citrus and powdery
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
Orange
Heart
Rose
Base
Musk
Top
BergamotOrangeNutmegGinger
Heart
CedarSandalwood
Base
MuskAmberRose
InformationalShared notesOrange, Rose and Musk. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer40
Fall80
Winter40
Day67
Night100
No season votes yet
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesNot enough votes yet
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#46,048
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews2
Overall rank#59,688
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerGhalaHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotGhala opens with a bright burst of sweet orange that feels immediate and solar. As the citrus settles, a clean rose heart takes over, giving the floral core a crisp, slightly soapy feel rather than a heavy vintage weight. Soft musk cushions the base, anchoring the petals with a gentle powdery warmth that sits close to…
Reviews →Basma Noir is a citrus forward, fresh spicy woody scent that starts bright and zesty, then warms up with ginger and nutmeg before settling into smooth woods. In the dry down, musk and amber add a soft glow, with a gentle rose nuance that reads more polished than floral. It suits anyone who likes clean citrus spice ove…
Reviews →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, Ghala or Basma Noir?
Ghala takes 3 of 3 categories. Ghala is rated 3.82/5 from 11 votes; Basma Noir is rated 4.50/5 from 2 votes. Choose Ghala for a musky and powdery character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, evening wear. Choose Basma Noir for a citrus and woody character.
Which lasts longer, Ghala or Basma Noir?
Ghala lasts longest (Ghala 66/100, Basma Noir 40/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Ghala and Basma Noir smell similar?
Some overlap: a 38% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus and powdery accords. Common notes include Orange, Rose and Musk.
Is Ghala or Basma Noir better for summer or winter?
Ghala suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Ghala and Basma Noir?
Ghala has top notes of Orange, heart notes of Rose, a base of Musk. Basma Noir has top notes of Bergamot, Orange, Nutmeg and Ginger, heart notes of Cedar and Sandalwood, a base of Musk, Amber and Rose.
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