Midnight in Paris vs Al Bashiq
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
45%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Al Bashiq takes 4 of 7 categories.
Midnight in ParisChoose it for a amber and leather character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.
Al BashiqChoose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter.
Midnight in Paris3/7
Al Bashiq4/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Midnight in Paris
- Community sentiment
- Midnight in Paris
- Longevity
- Al Bashiq
- Sillage & projection
- Al Bashiq
- Value for money
- Al Bashiq
- Versatility
- Al Bashiq
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Midnight in Paris
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Midnight in ParisVan Cleef & ArpelsAl BashiqNabeelWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.26/ 5 · 4,723 votes
Have 72%Had 28%Want 0%
4.14/ 5 · 177 votes
Have 88%Had 12%Want 0%
Category winnerMidnight in ParisRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate50%Love
38%Like
2%Ok
10%Dislike
0%Hate
4,723 votes
56%Love
23%Like
7%Ok
8%Dislike
6%Hate
177 votes
Category winnerMidnight in ParisMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityAl Bashiq
SillageAl Bashiq
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerAl BashiqBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothamber100%
leather92%
vanilla84%
smoky77%
warm spicy69%
aromatic61%
amber100%
woody92%
warm spicy84%
aromatic77%
balsamic69%
leather61%
Scent match45%Some overlap · both amber, leather and warm spicy
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop15-30 mins
LeatherBergamotAmalfi LemonHollyRosemary
Heart2-4 hrs
TeaStyraxLily-of-the-Valley
Base6-8+ hrs
Tonka BeanIncenseBenzoinAlmondAmber
Top
LeatherIncenseCypressStyraxSaffronCardamomLavenderArtemisia
Heart
Agarwood (Oud)MyrrhBalsamic NotesEarthy NotesGuaiac WoodOlibanumLabdanumCedar
Base
VetiverAmberTobaccoTolu BalsamBenzoinPatchouliSweet NotesAmbergris
InformationalShared notesLeather, Styrax, Incense and Benzoin. Durations are only published for Midnight in Paris, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring41
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day46
Night100
Spring32
Summer14
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Category winnerAl BashiqMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#611
PerfumerDomitille Michalon Bertier, Olivier Polge
Launched—
Reviews207
Overall rank#4,213
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews19
Category winnerMidnight in ParisHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotMidnight in Paris by Van Cleef & Arpels opens with a brisk splash of Amalfi lemon and bergamot wrapped in smooth, softened leather. As the citrus sparkle settles, a calming black tea note emerges alongside styrax and sweet lily of the valley, steering the scent away from traditional rough motorcycle gear and toward re…
Reviews →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.
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, Midnight in Paris or Al Bashiq?
Al Bashiq takes 4 of 7 categories. Midnight in Paris is rated 4.26/5 from 4,723 votes; Al Bashiq is rated 4.14/5 from 177 votes. Choose Midnight in Paris for a amber and leather character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Al Bashiq for a amber and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter.
Which lasts longer, Midnight in Paris or Al Bashiq?
Al Bashiq lasts longest (Al Bashiq 82/100, Midnight in Paris 71/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Midnight in Paris or Al Bashiq?
Al Bashiq projects furthest (Al Bashiq 75/100, Midnight in Paris 57/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Midnight in Paris and Al Bashiq smell similar?
Some overlap: a 45% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, leather and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Leather, Styrax, Incense and Benzoin.
Is Midnight in Paris or Al Bashiq better for summer or winter?
For summer, Al Bashiq is the stronger pick. For winter, Midnight in Paris is the stronger pick. Midnight in Paris suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Midnight in Paris and Al Bashiq?
Midnight in Paris has top notes of Leather, Bergamot, Amalfi Lemon and Holly, heart notes of Tea, Styrax and Lily-of-the-Valley, a base of Tonka Bean, Incense, Benzoin and Almond. 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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