Fragrance comparison

Saraj vs Al Bashiq

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 275 ratings analysed

Saraj

Gritti

3.9798 votes

Rank #25,364 AmberWarm Spicy

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61%scent match

Closely related

6 wins

Al Bashiq

Nabeel

4.14177 votes

Rank #4,037 AmberWoody

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Al Bashiq takes 6 of 7 categories.

Saraj
Choose it for a amber and warm spicy 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.

Saraj1/7

Al Bashiq6/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

SarajGritti

Al BashiqNabeel

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.97/ 5 · 98 votes

Have 25%Had 17%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

39%Like

6%Ok

13%Dislike

3%Hate

98 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

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate74

⏱ Longevity82

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate79

Category winners

LongevityAl Bashiq

SillageAl Bashiq

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value40

¤ Price value78

Category winnerAl BashiqBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

warm spicy86%

woody72%

balsamic58%

smoky44%

aromatic30%

amber100%

woody92%

warm spicy84%

aromatic77%

balsamic69%

leather61%

Scent match61%Closely related · both amber, warm spicy and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15 to 30 minutes

OlibanumCinnamonAngelicaLime

Heart2 to 4 hours

Virginia CedarClovesVetiverLabdanumEgyptian Jasmine

Base4 to 7 hours

IncenseMyrrhMusk

Top

LeatherIncenseCypressStyraxSaffronCardamomLavenderArtemisia

Heart

Agarwood (Oud)MyrrhBalsamic NotesEarthy NotesGuaiac WoodOlibanumLabdanumCedar

Base

VetiverAmberTobaccoTolu BalsamBenzoinPatchouliSweet NotesAmbergris

InformationalShared notesOlibanum, Virginia Cedar, Vetiver and Labdanum. Durations are only published for Saraj, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring32

Summer21

Fall100

Winter63

Day69

Night100

Spring32

Summer14

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerSarajMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men43

Unisex48

Women10

Men82

Unisex13

Women5

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#25,364

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Overall rank#4,037

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews19

Category winnerAl BashiqHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Saraj by Gritti opens with an aromatic burst of green angelica, zesty lime, olibanum, and warm cinnamon. As the initial brightness settles, the heart reveals a rich woody core of Virginia cedar and earthy vetiver, accented by dry cloves, resinous labdanum, and soft Egyptian jasmine. In the deep drydown, resinous base …

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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, Saraj or Al Bashiq?

Al Bashiq takes 6 of 7 categories. Saraj is rated 3.97/5 from 98 votes; Al Bashiq is rated 4.14/5 from 177 votes. Choose Saraj for a amber and warm spicy 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, Saraj or Al Bashiq?

Al Bashiq lasts longest (Al Bashiq 82/100, Saraj 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Saraj or Al Bashiq?

Al Bashiq projects furthest (Al Bashiq 75/100, Saraj 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Saraj and Al Bashiq smell similar?

Closely related: a 61% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, warm spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Olibanum, Virginia Cedar, Vetiver and Labdanum.

Is Saraj or Al Bashiq better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Saraj and Al Bashiq?

Saraj has top notes of Olibanum, Cinnamon, Angelica and Lime, heart notes of Virginia Cedar, Cloves, Vetiver and Labdanum, a base of Incense, Myrrh and Musk. 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.