Munegu vs Al Bashiq
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
52%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Al Bashiq takes 5 of 7 categories.
MuneguChoose it for a fresh spicy and woody character. Wins on versatility. Best in winter.
Al BashiqChoose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.
Munegu1/7
Al Bashiq5/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Al Bashiq
- Community sentiment
- Tie
- Longevity
- Al Bashiq
- Sillage & projection
- Al Bashiq
- Value for money
- Al Bashiq
- Versatility
- Munegu
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Al Bashiq
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
MuneguNishaneAl BashiqNabeelWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.07/ 5 · 215 votes
Have 68%Had 32%Want 0%
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 hate44%Love
36%Like
5%Ok
14%Dislike
1%Hate
215 votes
56%Love
23%Like
7%Ok
8%Dislike
6%Hate
177 votes
Category winnerTieMost 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 bothfresh spicy100%
woody92%
warm spicy84%
amber77%
patchouli69%
aromatic61%
amber100%
woody92%
warm spicy84%
aromatic77%
balsamic69%
leather61%
Scent match52%Some overlap · both woody, amber and warm spicy
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
OrangeCedar
Heart
CuminCardamomNutmegGeraniumYlang-Ylang
Base
PatchouliLabdanumAmberOlibanumTobacco
Top
LeatherIncenseCypressStyraxSaffronCardamomLavenderArtemisia
Heart
Agarwood (Oud)MyrrhBalsamic NotesEarthy NotesGuaiac WoodOlibanumLabdanumCedar
Base
VetiverAmberTobaccoTolu BalsamBenzoinPatchouliSweet NotesAmbergris
InformationalShared notesCedar, Cardamom, Patchouli 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 seasonSpring54
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Spring32
Summer14
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Category winnerMuneguMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#5,791
PerfumerSylvain Cara
Launched—
Reviews24
Overall rank#4,188
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews19
Category winnerAl BashiqHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotMunegu opens with a sharp burst of bitter orange and dry cedar before unrolling a heavy spice rack of cumin, nutmeg, and cardamom. Grounded by earthy patchouli and smoky olibanum, it settles into a warm, powdery amber on skin. Built for cold autumn evenings and leather jackets, it suits wearers who appreciate vintage …
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, Munegu or Al Bashiq?
Al Bashiq takes 5 of 7 categories. Munegu is rated 4.07/5 from 215 votes; Al Bashiq is rated 4.14/5 from 177 votes. Choose Munegu for a fresh spicy and woody character. Wins on versatility. Best in winter. Choose Al Bashiq for a amber and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.
Which lasts longer, Munegu or Al Bashiq?
They last about the same: Al Bashiq 82/100, Munegu 80/100 for longevity in community votes.
Which projects more, Munegu or Al Bashiq?
Projection is very close: Al Bashiq 75/100, Munegu 74/100 for sillage.
Do Munegu and Al Bashiq smell similar?
Some overlap: a 52% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, amber and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Cedar, Cardamom, Patchouli and Labdanum.
Is Munegu or Al Bashiq better for summer or winter?
For summer, Al Bashiq is the stronger pick. For winter, Munegu is the stronger pick. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Munegu and Al Bashiq?
Munegu has top notes of Orange and Cedar, heart notes of Cumin, Cardamom, Nutmeg and Geranium, a base of Patchouli, Labdanum, Amber and Olibanum. 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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