Fragrance comparison

RUZHA CHORNA (РУЖА ЧОРНА) vs Al Bashiq

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

Updated 8 Nov 2026 186 ratings analysed

RUZHA CHORNA (РУЖА ЧОРНА)

SYF

3.229 votes

Rank #62,308 AmberMusky

Full profile Similar & dupes

30%scent match

Clearly different

4 wins

Al Bashiq

Nabeel

4.14177 votes

Rank #4,123 AmberWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Al Bashiq takes 4 of 4 categories.

RUZHA CHORNA (РУЖА ЧОРНА)
Choose it for a amber and musky character. Best in fall, day or night wear.
Al Bashiq
Choose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter.

RUZHA CHORNA (РУЖА ЧОРНА)0/4

Al Bashiq4/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

RUZHA CHORNA (РУЖА ЧОРНА)SYF

Al BashiqNabeel

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.22/ 5 · 9 votes

Have 20%Had 0%Want 80%

4.14/ 5 · 177 votes

Have 88%Had 12%Want 0%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

33%Love

22%Like

11%Ok

0%Dislike

33%Hate

9 votes · too few to score

56%Love

23%Like

7%Ok

8%Dislike

6%Hate

177 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate56

⏱ Longevity82

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate79

Category winners

LongevityAl Bashiq

SillageAl Bashiq

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value38

¤ Price value78

Category winnerAl BashiqBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

musky92%

metallic84%

earthy77%

warm spicy69%

fresh spicy61%

amber100%

woody92%

warm spicy84%

aromatic77%

balsamic69%

leather61%

Scent match30%Clearly different · both amber and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

Metallic notesMuskMyrrhEarthy NotesBlack RoseArtemisiaBlack PepperWoody NotesIncenseOzonic notesLeatherRaspberry

No top / heart / base split published

Top

LeatherIncenseCypressStyraxSaffronCardamomLavenderArtemisia

Heart

Agarwood (Oud)MyrrhBalsamic NotesEarthy NotesGuaiac WoodOlibanumLabdanumCedar

Base

VetiverAmberTobaccoTolu BalsamBenzoinPatchouliSweet NotesAmbergris

InformationalShared notesMyrrh, Earthy Notes, Artemisia and Incense. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter50

Day100

Night100

Spring32

Summer14

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men25

Unisex75

Women0

Men82

Unisex13

Women5

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#62,308

PerfumerMichael Bootz

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#4,123

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews19

Category winnerAl BashiqHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

RUZHA CHORNA by SYF opens with a striking metallic bite paired with dark, earthy black rose. As it settles, notes of myrrh and incense provide a resinous depth, grounding the composition. This unisex scent suits those who prefer bold, challenging profiles for cooler evenings. It is a dense, moody fragrance that sits c…

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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, RUZHA CHORNA (РУЖА ЧОРНА) or Al Bashiq?

Al Bashiq takes 4 of 4 categories. RUZHA CHORNA (РУЖА ЧОРНА) is rated 3.22/5 from 9 votes; Al Bashiq is rated 4.14/5 from 177 votes. Choose RUZHA CHORNA (РУЖА ЧОРНА) for a amber and musky character. Best in fall, day or night wear. Choose Al Bashiq for a amber and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, RUZHA CHORNA (РУЖА ЧОРНА) or Al Bashiq?

Al Bashiq lasts longest (Al Bashiq 82/100, RUZHA CHORNA (РУЖА ЧОРНА) 70/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, RUZHA CHORNA (РУЖА ЧОРНА) or Al Bashiq?

Al Bashiq projects furthest (Al Bashiq 75/100, RUZHA CHORNA (РУЖА ЧОРНА) 69/100), based on community performance votes.

Do RUZHA CHORNA (РУЖА ЧОРНА) and Al Bashiq smell similar?

Clearly different: a 30% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Myrrh, Earthy Notes, Artemisia and Incense.

Is RUZHA CHORNA (РУЖА ЧОРНА) or Al Bashiq better for summer or winter?

RUZHA CHORNA (РУЖА ЧОРНА) suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in RUZHA CHORNA (РУЖА ЧОРНА) and Al Bashiq?

RUZHA CHORNA (РУЖА ЧОРНА) features Metallic notes, Musk, Myrrh, Earthy Notes and Black Rose. 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.