Fragrance comparison

Killer vs Al Bashiq

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 189 ratings analysed

3 wins

Killer

Marc Joseph

4.5812 votes

Rank #29,134 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

36%scent match

Some overlap

Al Bashiq

Nabeel

4.14177 votes

Rank #3,830 AmberWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Killer takes 3 of 5 categories.

Killer
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Al Bashiq
Choose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Killer3/5

Al Bashiq1/5

Ratings & consensus: Killer
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Tie
Sillage & projection: Killer
Value for money: Killer
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

KillerMarc Joseph

Al BashiqNabeel

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.58/ 5 · 12 votes

Have 44%Had 8%Want 48%

4.14/ 5 · 177 votes

Have 88%Had 12%Want 0%

Category winnerKillerRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

58%Love

42%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

12 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

⏱ Longevity82

〰 Sillage81

♥ Love / hate90

⏱ Longevity82

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate79

Category winners

LongevityTie

SillageKiller

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value98

¤ Price value78

Category winnerKillerBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

fresh spicy92%

woody84%

fruity77%

warm spicy69%

fresh61%

amber100%

woody92%

warm spicy84%

aromatic77%

balsamic69%

leather61%

Scent match36%Some overlap · both aromatic, woody and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

AppleGingerBergamot

Heart2-4 hrs

CypressGeraniumSage

Base6-8+ hrs

VetiverLeatherMusk

Top

LeatherIncenseCypressStyraxSaffronCardamomLavenderArtemisia

Heart

Agarwood (Oud)MyrrhBalsamic NotesEarthy NotesGuaiac WoodOlibanumLabdanumCedar

Base

VetiverAmberTobaccoTolu BalsamBenzoinPatchouliSweet NotesAmbergris

InformationalShared notesCypress, Vetiver and Leather. Durations are only published for Killer, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer78

Fall78

Winter56

Day100

Night71

Spring32

Summer14

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Casual 34%Work 31%Party 19%Date 16%

Men82

Unisex13

Women5

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#29,134

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Overall rank#3,830

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews19

Category winnerAl BashiqHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Killer by Marc Joseph hits the air with an energetic blast of tart green apple, zesty bergamot, and spicy fresh ginger. It immediately creates a bright, commanding bubble. Within twenty minutes, the sharp citrus edge calms down into a smooth aromatic heart of green cypress, crisp geranium, and dry clary sage. The base…

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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, Killer or Al Bashiq?

Killer takes 3 of 5 categories. Killer is rated 4.58/5 from 12 votes; Al Bashiq is rated 4.14/5 from 177 votes. Choose Killer for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Al Bashiq for a amber and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Killer or Al Bashiq?

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

Which projects more, Killer or Al Bashiq?

Killer projects furthest (Killer 81/100, Al Bashiq 75/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Killer and Al Bashiq smell similar?

Some overlap: a 36% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Cypress, Vetiver and Leather.

Is Killer or Al Bashiq better for summer or winter?

Killer suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Killer and Al Bashiq?

Killer has top notes of Apple, Ginger and Bergamot, heart notes of Cypress, Geranium and Sage, a base of Vetiver, Leather and Musk. 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.