Fragrance comparison

Mysteriously No 1 vs Al Bashiq

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 210 ratings analysed

Mysteriously No 1

Marc Cain

3.7933 votes

Rank #27,340 AmberCitrus

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45%scent match

Some overlap

6 wins

Al Bashiq

Nabeel

4.14177 votes

Rank #3,842 AmberWoody

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Al Bashiq takes 6 of 7 categories.

Mysteriously No 1
Choose it for a amber and citrus character. Wins on versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Al Bashiq
Choose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.

Mysteriously No 11/7

Al Bashiq6/7

Ratings & consensus: Al Bashiq
Community sentiment: Al Bashiq
Longevity: Al Bashiq
Sillage & projection: Al Bashiq
Value for money: Al Bashiq
Versatility: Mysteriously No 1
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Al Bashiq

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Mysteriously No 1Marc Cain

Al BashiqNabeel

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.79/ 5 · 33 votes

Have 50%Had 33%Want 17%

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

21%Love

55%Like

9%Ok

12%Dislike

3%Hate

33 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

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate70

⏱ Longevity82

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate79

Category winners

LongevityAl Bashiq

SillageAl Bashiq

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value61

¤ Price value78

Category winnerAl BashiqBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

citrus92%

balsamic84%

aromatic77%

warm spicy69%

white floral61%

amber100%

woody92%

warm spicy84%

aromatic77%

balsamic69%

leather61%

Scent match45%Some overlap · both amber, aromatic and balsamic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

AppleMarigoldMandarin OrangeSicilian Bergamot

Heart2-4 hrs

JasmineRoseCinnamonVetiver

Base6-8+ hrs

BenzoinIncenseVanillaTonka Bean

Top

LeatherIncenseCypressStyraxSaffronCardamomLavenderArtemisia

Heart

Agarwood (Oud)MyrrhBalsamic NotesEarthy NotesGuaiac WoodOlibanumLabdanumCedar

Base

VetiverAmberTobaccoTolu BalsamBenzoinPatchouliSweet NotesAmbergris

InformationalShared notesVetiver, Benzoin and Incense. Durations are only published for Mysteriously No 1, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring91

Summer27

Fall100

Winter64

Day100

Night41

Spring32

Summer14

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerMysteriously No 1Most year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men7

Unisex29

Women64

Work 37%Casual 32%Date 21%Party 9%

Men82

Unisex13

Women5

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#27,340

PerfumerCorinne Cachen, Maarten Schoute, Michel Almairac

Launched—

Reviews3

Overall rank#3,842

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews19

Category winnerAl BashiqHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Marc Cain Mysteriously No 1 delivers a crisp, spiced warmth that catches you off guard. The first spray releases tart green apple, bitter marigold, and bright Sicilian bergamot with a brief flash of alcohol. That initial sharpness passes within minutes. Soon, spicy cinnamon bark, velvety rose, and earthy vetiver emerg…

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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, Mysteriously No 1 or Al Bashiq?

Al Bashiq takes 6 of 7 categories. Mysteriously No 1 is rated 3.79/5 from 33 votes; Al Bashiq is rated 4.14/5 from 177 votes. Choose Mysteriously No 1 for a amber and citrus character. Wins on versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Al Bashiq for a amber and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Mysteriously No 1 or Al Bashiq?

Al Bashiq lasts longest (Al Bashiq 82/100, Mysteriously No 1 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Mysteriously No 1 or Al Bashiq?

Al Bashiq projects furthest (Al Bashiq 75/100, Mysteriously No 1 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Mysteriously No 1 and Al Bashiq smell similar?

Some overlap: a 45% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, aromatic and balsamic accords. Common notes include Vetiver, Benzoin and Incense.

Is Mysteriously No 1 or Al Bashiq better for summer or winter?

For summer, Mysteriously No 1 is the stronger pick. For winter, Al Bashiq is the stronger pick. Mysteriously No 1 suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Mysteriously No 1 and Al Bashiq?

Mysteriously No 1 has top notes of Apple, Marigold, Mandarin Orange and Sicilian Bergamot, heart notes of Jasmine, Rose, Cinnamon and Vetiver, a base of Benzoin, Incense, Vanilla and Tonka Bean. 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.