Fragrance comparison

Myrrhe 55 Shanghai vs Al Bashiq

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

Updated 5 Nov 2026 499 ratings analysed

Myrrhe 55 Shanghai

Le Labo

3.83322 votes

Rank #9,416 AmberWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

36%scent match

Some overlap

6 wins

Al Bashiq

Nabeel

4.14177 votes

Rank #4,136 AmberWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Al Bashiq takes 6 of 7 categories.

Myrrhe 55 Shanghai
Choose it for a amber and white floral character. Wins on versatility. Best in fall, evening wear.
Al Bashiq
Choose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.

Myrrhe 55 Shanghai1/7

Al Bashiq6/7

Ratings & consensus: Al Bashiq
Community sentiment: Al Bashiq
Longevity: Al Bashiq
Sillage & projection: Al Bashiq
Value for money: Al Bashiq
Versatility: Myrrhe 55 Shanghai
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Al Bashiq

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Myrrhe 55 ShanghaiLe Labo

Al BashiqNabeel

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.83/ 5 · 322 votes

Have 37%Had 5%Want 58%

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 hate

39%Love

29%Like

17%Ok

7%Dislike

8%Hate

322 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

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate71

⏱ Longevity82

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate79

Category winners

LongevityAl Bashiq

SillageAl Bashiq

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value14

¤ Price value78

Category winnerAl BashiqBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

white floral92%

patchouli84%

musky77%

warm spicy69%

balsamic61%

amber100%

woody92%

warm spicy84%

aromatic77%

balsamic69%

leather61%

Scent match36%Some overlap · both amber, warm spicy and balsamic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

JasmineMyrrhPatchouliMuskAmbergrisAgarwood (Oud)

No top / heart / base split published

Top

LeatherIncenseCypressStyraxSaffronCardamomLavenderArtemisia

Heart

Agarwood (Oud)MyrrhBalsamic NotesEarthy NotesGuaiac WoodOlibanumLabdanumCedar

Base

VetiverAmberTobaccoTolu BalsamBenzoinPatchouliSweet NotesAmbergris

InformationalShared notesMyrrh, Patchouli, Ambergris and Agarwood (Oud). Durations are only published for Myrrhe 55 Shanghai, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring68

Summer39

Fall100

Winter94

Day71

Night100

Spring32

Summer14

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerMyrrhe 55 ShanghaiMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men4

Unisex52

Women44

Men82

Unisex13

Women5

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#9,416

PerfumerDaphné Bugey

Launched—

Reviews86

Overall rank#4,136

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews19

Category winnerAl BashiqHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Myrrhe 55 Shanghai by Le Labo is an amber chypre that surprises many wearers by leading with bold white floral notes rather than heavy incense. Created by perfumer Daphné Bugey, the scent centres on a waxy, sweet jasmine blossom layered over warm balsamic myrrh with a faint licorice tint. Earthy patchouli and animalic…

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.

Recent comparisons

Head-to-head activity from live history

Flowerbomb La Vie En Rose 2016Viktor&RolfRUNNER-UP vs

Gourmand White FlowersDossierWINNER

1 person compared this today

Ramsés IIAtelier Segall & BaruttiRUNNER-UP vs

Mata HariDSH PerfumesWINNER

1 person compared this today

Baccarat Rouge 540Maison Francis KurkdjianRUNNER-UP vs

KhamrahLattafa PerfumesWINNER

1 person compared this today

PancaldiPancaldiRUNNER-UP vs

Fight Club WhiteReyane TraditionWINNER

1 person compared this today

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Myrrhe 55 Shanghai or Al Bashiq?

Al Bashiq takes 6 of 7 categories. Myrrhe 55 Shanghai is rated 3.83/5 from 322 votes; Al Bashiq is rated 4.14/5 from 177 votes. Choose Myrrhe 55 Shanghai for a amber and white floral character. Wins on versatility. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Al Bashiq for a amber and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Myrrhe 55 Shanghai or Al Bashiq?

Al Bashiq lasts longest (Al Bashiq 82/100, Myrrhe 55 Shanghai 71/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Myrrhe 55 Shanghai or Al Bashiq?

Al Bashiq projects furthest (Al Bashiq 75/100, Myrrhe 55 Shanghai 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Myrrhe 55 Shanghai and Al Bashiq smell similar?

Some overlap: a 36% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, warm spicy and balsamic accords. Common notes include Myrrh, Patchouli, Ambergris and Agarwood (Oud).

Is Myrrhe 55 Shanghai or Al Bashiq better for summer or winter?

For summer, Myrrhe 55 Shanghai is the stronger pick. For winter, Al Bashiq is the stronger pick. Myrrhe 55 Shanghai suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Myrrhe 55 Shanghai and Al Bashiq?

Myrrhe 55 Shanghai features Jasmine, Myrrh, Patchouli, Musk and Ambergris. 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.