Fragrance comparison

H Aoud vs Al Bashiq

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 357 ratings analysed

4 wins

H Aoud

Roja Dove

4.14180 votes

Rank #3,412 WoodyFresh Spicy

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39%scent match

Some overlap

Al Bashiq

Nabeel

4.14177 votes

Rank #4,213 AmberWoody

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

H Aoud takes 4 of 7 categories.

H Aoud
Choose it for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and versatility. Best in winter, evening wear.
Al Bashiq
Choose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on community sentiment, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter.

H Aoud4/7

Al Bashiq3/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

H AoudRoja Dove

Al BashiqNabeel

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.14/ 5 · 180 votes

Have 39%Had 10%Want 51%

4.14/ 5 · 177 votes

Have 88%Had 12%Want 0%

Category winnerH AoudRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

54%Love

16%Like

10%Ok

14%Dislike

6%Hate

100 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

⏱ Longevity83

〰 Sillage74

♥ Love / hate80

⏱ Longevity82

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate79

Category winners

LongevityH Aoud

SillageAl Bashiq

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

woody100%

fresh spicy91%

earthy83%

aromatic74%

amber65%

patchouli56%

amber100%

woody92%

warm spicy84%

aromatic77%

balsamic69%

leather61%

Scent match39%Some overlap · both woody, amber and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Cypriol Oil or NagarmothaGurjan balsamValerianBergamot

Heart

RoseNutmegJasmineGeraniumOregano

Base

PatchouliVetiverAgarwood (Oud)LabdanumBenzoinBirch

Top

LeatherIncenseCypressStyraxSaffronCardamomLavenderArtemisia

Heart

Agarwood (Oud)MyrrhBalsamic NotesEarthy NotesGuaiac WoodOlibanumLabdanumCedar

Base

VetiverAmberTobaccoTolu BalsamBenzoinPatchouliSweet NotesAmbergris

InformationalShared notesPatchouli, Vetiver, Agarwood (Oud) and Labdanum. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring56

Summer11

Fall89

Winter100

Day41

Night100

Spring32

Summer14

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerH AoudMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men67

Unisex27

Women7

Men82

Unisex13

Women5

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#3,412

PerfumerRoja Dove

Launched—

Reviews44

Overall rank#4,213

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews19

Category winnerH AoudHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

H Aoud is a dense, polished oud fragrance with a strong patchouli core, soft rose in the background, and a dry woody spice profile that stays rich from start to finish. It usually suits seasoned oud wearers more than casual buyers, especially if you enjoy smooth but pungent woods, resinous warmth, and serious all-day …

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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, H Aoud or Al Bashiq?

H Aoud takes 4 of 7 categories. H Aoud is rated 4.14/5 from 180 votes; Al Bashiq is rated 4.14/5 from 177 votes. Choose H Aoud for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and versatility. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Al Bashiq for a amber and woody character. Wins on community sentiment, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, H Aoud or Al Bashiq?

They last about the same: H Aoud 83/100, Al Bashiq 82/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, H Aoud or Al Bashiq?

Projection is very close: Al Bashiq 75/100, H Aoud 74/100 for sillage.

Do H Aoud and Al Bashiq smell similar?

Some overlap: a 39% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, amber and aromatic accords. Common notes include Patchouli, Vetiver, Agarwood (Oud) and Labdanum.

Is H Aoud or Al Bashiq better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in H Aoud and Al Bashiq?

H Aoud has top notes of Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha, Gurjan balsam, Valerian and Bergamot, heart notes of Rose, Nutmeg, Jasmine and Geranium, a base of Patchouli, Vetiver, Agarwood (Oud) and Labdanum. 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.