Fragrance comparison

Oro vs Al Bashiq

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 254 ratings analysed

Oro

Moresque

4.0577 votes

Rank #16,457 AmberBalsamic

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49%scent match

Some overlap

6 wins

Al Bashiq

Nabeel

4.14177 votes

Rank #4,213 AmberWoody

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Al Bashiq takes 6 of 7 categories.

Oro
Choose it for a amber and balsamic character. Wins on versatility. Best in winter, day or night wear.
Al Bashiq
Choose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.

Oro1/7

Al Bashiq6/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

OroMoresque

Al BashiqNabeel

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.05/ 5 · 77 votes

Have 76%Had 24%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 hate

43%Love

35%Like

8%Ok

13%Dislike

1%Hate

77 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

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate76

⏱ Longevity82

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate79

Category winners

LongevityAl Bashiq

SillageAl Bashiq

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value35

¤ Price value78

Category winnerAl BashiqBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

balsamic86%

musky72%

aromatic58%

warm spicy44%

smoky30%

amber100%

woody92%

warm spicy84%

aromatic77%

balsamic69%

leather61%

Scent match49%Some overlap · both amber, balsamic and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

TarragonArtemisiaAngelica

Heart2-4 hrs

StyraxCasablanca LilyFrangipani

Base7-10 hrs

IncenseLabdanumMyrrhAmbrette (Musk Mallow)White Musk

Top

LeatherIncenseCypressStyraxSaffronCardamomLavenderArtemisia

Heart

Agarwood (Oud)MyrrhBalsamic NotesEarthy NotesGuaiac WoodOlibanumLabdanumCedar

Base

VetiverAmberTobaccoTolu BalsamBenzoinPatchouliSweet NotesAmbergris

InformationalShared notesArtemisia, Styrax, Incense and Labdanum. Durations are only published for Oro, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring58

Summer19

Fall0

Winter100

Day100

Night96

Spring32

Summer14

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerOroMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men29

Unisex56

Women15

Men82

Unisex13

Women5

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#16,457

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews5

Overall rank#4,213

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews19

Category winnerAl BashiqHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Oro by Moresque opens with a striking blast of aromatic herbs, led by bitter artemisia, green tarragon, and earthy angelica. It quickly softens as creamy white lily and warm styrax resin emerge from the heart. The true character of this scent lives in its deep dry-down, where golden amber blends with smoky incense, ri…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Oro or Al Bashiq?

Al Bashiq takes 6 of 7 categories. Oro is rated 4.05/5 from 77 votes; Al Bashiq is rated 4.14/5 from 177 votes. Choose Oro for a amber and balsamic character. Wins on versatility. Best in winter, day or night wear. Choose Al Bashiq for a amber and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Oro or Al Bashiq?

Al Bashiq lasts longest (Al Bashiq 82/100, Oro 73/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Oro or Al Bashiq?

Al Bashiq projects furthest (Al Bashiq 75/100, Oro 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Oro and Al Bashiq smell similar?

Some overlap: a 49% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, balsamic and aromatic accords. Common notes include Artemisia, Styrax, Incense and Labdanum.

Is Oro or Al Bashiq better for summer or winter?

For summer, Oro is the stronger pick. For winter, Oro is the stronger pick. Oro suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Oro and Al Bashiq?

Oro has top notes of Tarragon, Artemisia and Angelica, heart notes of Styrax, Casablanca Lily and Frangipani, a base of Incense, Labdanum, Myrrh and Ambrette (Musk Mallow). 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.