Fragrance comparison

September Morn vs Al Bashiq

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 238 ratings analysed

September Morn

Byblos

4.1861 votes

Rank #8,371 WoodyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

48%scent match

Some overlap

5 wins

Al Bashiq

Nabeel

4.14177 votes

Rank #4,208 AmberWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Al Bashiq takes 5 of 7 categories.

September Morn
Choose it for a woody and amber character. Wins on community sentiment and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Al Bashiq
Choose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.

September Morn2/7

Al Bashiq5/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

September MornByblos

Al BashiqNabeel

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.18/ 5 · 61 votes

Have 31%Had 9%Want 61%

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

65%Love

25%Like

5%Ok

2%Dislike

2%Hate

55 votes

56%Love

23%Like

7%Ok

8%Dislike

6%Hate

177 votes

Category winnerSeptember MornMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate87

⏱ Longevity82

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate79

Category winners

LongevityAl Bashiq

SillageAl Bashiq

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value77

¤ Price value78

Category winnerAl BashiqBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

amber92%

aromatic84%

citrus77%

earthy69%

smoky61%

amber100%

woody92%

warm spicy84%

aromatic77%

balsamic69%

leather61%

Scent match48%Some overlap · both woody, amber and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

IncenseGrapefruitBergamot

Heart

VetiverCedarPatchouli

Base

LeatherAmberAgarwood (Oud)

Top

LeatherIncenseCypressStyraxSaffronCardamomLavenderArtemisia

Heart

Agarwood (Oud)MyrrhBalsamic NotesEarthy NotesGuaiac WoodOlibanumLabdanumCedar

Base

VetiverAmberTobaccoTolu BalsamBenzoinPatchouliSweet NotesAmbergris

InformationalShared notesIncense, Vetiver, Cedar 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 season

Spring58

Summer16

Fall100

Winter55

Day100

Night–

Spring32

Summer14

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerSeptember MornMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men87

Unisex13

Women0

Men82

Unisex13

Women5

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#8,371

PerfumerPierre-Constantin Guéros

Launched—

Reviews19

Overall rank#4,208

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews19

Category winnerAl BashiqHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

September Morn by Byblos is a woody fragrance for men that centers on an earthy, incense-heavy composition. It opens with bright grapefruit and bergamot before settling into a grounding blend of vetiver, cedar, and leather. Ideal for cool autumn days, it offers a sophisticated, resinous scent profile that feels both s…

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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, September Morn or Al Bashiq?

Al Bashiq takes 5 of 7 categories. September Morn is rated 4.18/5 from 61 votes; Al Bashiq is rated 4.14/5 from 177 votes. Choose September Morn for a woody and amber character. Wins on community sentiment and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Al Bashiq for a amber and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, September Morn or Al Bashiq?

Al Bashiq lasts longest (Al Bashiq 82/100, September Morn 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, September Morn or Al Bashiq?

Al Bashiq projects furthest (Al Bashiq 75/100, September Morn 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Do September Morn and Al Bashiq smell similar?

Some overlap: a 48% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, amber and aromatic accords. Common notes include Incense, Vetiver, Cedar and Patchouli.

Is September Morn or Al Bashiq better for summer or winter?

For summer, September Morn is the stronger pick. For winter, Al Bashiq is the stronger pick. September Morn suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in September Morn and Al Bashiq?

September Morn has top notes of Incense, Grapefruit and Bergamot, heart notes of Vetiver, Cedar and Patchouli, a base of Leather, Amber and Agarwood (Oud). 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.