Fragrance comparison

Rose Morocco vs Al Bashiq

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 243 ratings analysed

Rose Morocco

Vertus

3.7466 votes

Rank #27,280 WoodyRose

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41%scent match

Some overlap

6 wins

Al Bashiq

Nabeel

4.14177 votes

Rank #4,211 AmberWoody

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Al Bashiq takes 6 of 7 categories.

Rose Morocco
Choose it for a woody and rose character. Wins on versatility. Best in winter, daytime wear.
Al Bashiq
Choose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.

Rose Morocco1/7

Al Bashiq6/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Rose MoroccoVertus

Al BashiqNabeel

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.74/ 5 · 66 votes

Have 41%Had 14%Want 45%

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

27%Love

39%Like

14%Ok

20%Dislike

0%Hate

66 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

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate69

⏱ Longevity82

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate79

Category winners

LongevityAl Bashiq

SillageAl Bashiq

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value36

¤ Price value78

Category winnerAl BashiqBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

rose92%

warm spicy84%

aromatic77%

powdery69%

musky61%

amber100%

woody92%

warm spicy84%

aromatic77%

balsamic69%

leather61%

Scent match41%Some overlap · both woody, warm spicy and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

AppleSaffronCardamom

Heart

RoseCashmere WoodGeraniumPeachVioletCedarMagnoliaLily

Base

Tonka BeanSandalwoodMuskVanillaAgarwood (Oud)PatchouliAmberVetiver

Top

LeatherIncenseCypressStyraxSaffronCardamomLavenderArtemisia

Heart

Agarwood (Oud)MyrrhBalsamic NotesEarthy NotesGuaiac WoodOlibanumLabdanumCedar

Base

VetiverAmberTobaccoTolu BalsamBenzoinPatchouliSweet NotesAmbergris

InformationalShared notesSaffron, Cardamom, Cedar and Agarwood (Oud). Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring40

Summer20

Fall85

Winter100

Day100

Night85

Spring32

Summer14

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerRose MoroccoMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex43

Women57

Men82

Unisex13

Women5

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#27,280

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

Overall rank#4,211

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews19

Category winnerAl BashiqHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Vertus Rose Morocco introduces a dark, spiced take on the classic rose note. By blending tart apple with saffron and cardamom at the start, this unisex blend shifts away from typical sweet florals. Instead, it offers a dry woodiness that wears beautifully in cold weather, settling into a cozy, resinous base on the ski…

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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, Rose Morocco or Al Bashiq?

Al Bashiq takes 6 of 7 categories. Rose Morocco is rated 3.74/5 from 66 votes; Al Bashiq is rated 4.14/5 from 177 votes. Choose Rose Morocco for a woody and rose character. Wins on versatility. Best in winter, 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, Rose Morocco or Al Bashiq?

Al Bashiq lasts longest (Al Bashiq 82/100, Rose Morocco 68/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Rose Morocco or Al Bashiq?

Al Bashiq projects furthest (Al Bashiq 75/100, Rose Morocco 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Rose Morocco and Al Bashiq smell similar?

Some overlap: a 41% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, warm spicy and aromatic accords. Common notes include Saffron, Cardamom, Cedar and Agarwood (Oud).

Is Rose Morocco or Al Bashiq better for summer or winter?

For summer, Rose Morocco is the stronger pick. For winter, Rose Morocco is the stronger pick. Rose Morocco suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Rose Morocco and Al Bashiq?

Rose Morocco has top notes of Apple, Saffron and Cardamom, heart notes of Rose, Cashmere Wood, Geranium and Peach, a base of Tonka Bean, Sandalwood, Musk and Vanilla. 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.