Selfie vs Al Bashiq
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
45%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Al Bashiq takes 6 of 7 categories.
SelfieChoose it for a amber and musky character. Wins on versatility. Best in winter.
Al BashiqChoose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.
Selfie1/7
Al Bashiq6/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Al Bashiq
- Community sentiment
- Al Bashiq
- Longevity
- Al Bashiq
- Sillage & projection
- Al Bashiq
- Value for money
- Al Bashiq
- Versatility
- Selfie
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Al Bashiq
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
SelfieOlfactive StudioAl BashiqNabeelWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.37/ 5 · 256 votes
Have 39%Had 22%Want 39%
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 hate16%Love
40%Like
10%Ok
32%Dislike
2%Hate
256 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
Category winners
LongevityAl Bashiq
SillageAl Bashiq
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerAl BashiqBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothamber100%
musky92%
powdery84%
woody77%
warm spicy69%
balsamic61%
amber100%
woody92%
warm spicy84%
aromatic77%
balsamic69%
leather61%
Scent match45%Some overlap · both amber, woody and warm spicy
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
AngelicaStar AniseElemi resinIncenseGinger
Heart
Maple syrupCinnamonLilyCabreuva
Base
SuedeStyraxLabdanumOakmossSandalwoodTonka BeanPatchouli
Top
LeatherIncenseCypressStyraxSaffronCardamomLavenderArtemisia
Heart
Agarwood (Oud)MyrrhBalsamic NotesEarthy NotesGuaiac WoodOlibanumLabdanumCedar
Base
VetiverAmberTobaccoTolu BalsamBenzoinPatchouliSweet NotesAmbergris
InformationalShared notesIncense, Styrax, Labdanum and Patchouli. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring70
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Spring32
Summer14
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Category winnerSelfieMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#18,508
PerfumerThomas Fontaine
Launched—
Reviews19
Overall rank#4,188
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews19
Category winnerAl BashiqHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotSelfie by Olfactive Studio starts with a green blast of angelica and sharp star anise, mixed with a dry balsamic elemi resin. As the scent settles on skin, a distinct note of maple syrup emerges. It does not feel sugary, but rather sticky and warm, grounded by a dusty suede accord. It is a dry, resinous, and slightly …
Reviews →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.
Reviews →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, Selfie or Al Bashiq?
Al Bashiq takes 6 of 7 categories. Selfie is rated 3.37/5 from 256 votes; Al Bashiq is rated 4.14/5 from 177 votes. Choose Selfie for a amber and musky character. Wins on versatility. Best in winter. Choose Al Bashiq for a amber and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.
Which lasts longer, Selfie or Al Bashiq?
Al Bashiq lasts longest (Al Bashiq 82/100, Selfie 58/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Selfie or Al Bashiq?
Al Bashiq projects furthest (Al Bashiq 75/100, Selfie 57/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Selfie and Al Bashiq smell similar?
Some overlap: a 45% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, woody and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Incense, Styrax, Labdanum and Patchouli.
Is Selfie or Al Bashiq better for summer or winter?
For summer, Al Bashiq is the stronger pick. For winter, Selfie is the stronger pick. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Selfie and Al Bashiq?
Selfie has top notes of Angelica, Star Anise, Elemi resin and Incense, heart notes of Maple syrup, Cinnamon, Lily and Cabreuva, a base of Suede, Styrax, Labdanum and Oakmoss. 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.
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