Fragrance comparison

Splendid vs Al Bashiq

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 185 ratings analysed

Splendid

Royal Glory

3.628 votes

Rank #62,476 Fresh SpicyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

26%scent match

Clearly different

4 wins

Al Bashiq

Nabeel

4.14177 votes

Rank #4,204 AmberWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Al Bashiq takes 4 of 4 categories.

Splendid
Choose it for a fresh spicy and warm spicy character. Best in fall, evening wear.
Al Bashiq
Choose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter.

Splendid0/4

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

SplendidRoyal Glory

Al BashiqNabeel

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.62/ 5 · 8 votes

Have 16%Had 11%Want 74%

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

38%Love

25%Like

0%Ok

38%Dislike

0%Hate

8 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

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage71

♥ Love / hate66

⏱ 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

fresh spicy100%

warm spicy92%

patchouli84%

oud77%

lavender69%

woody61%

amber100%

woody92%

warm spicy84%

aromatic77%

balsamic69%

leather61%

Scent match26%Clearly different · both warm spicy and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

NutmegLavenderSaffron

Heart2-4 hrs

PatchouliMusk

Base6-8+ hrs

Agarwood (Oud)

Top

LeatherIncenseCypressStyraxSaffronCardamomLavenderArtemisia

Heart

Agarwood (Oud)MyrrhBalsamic NotesEarthy NotesGuaiac WoodOlibanumLabdanumCedar

Base

VetiverAmberTobaccoTolu BalsamBenzoinPatchouliSweet NotesAmbergris

InformationalShared notesLavender, Saffron, Patchouli and Agarwood (Oud). Durations are only published for Splendid, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring50

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day33

Night100

Spring32

Summer14

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men57

Unisex0

Women43

Men82

Unisex13

Women5

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#62,476

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#4,204

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews19

Category winnerAl BashiqHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Splendid by Royal Glory opens with a sharp burst of grated nutmeg, crisp aromatic lavender, and warm saffron spice. The first spray feels punchy, dry, and distinctly energetic before softening into a darker blend of earthy patchouli and smooth musk. In the base, deep agarwood oud provides a sturdy, woodsy spine that k…

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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, Splendid or Al Bashiq?

Al Bashiq takes 4 of 4 categories. Splendid is rated 3.62/5 from 8 votes; Al Bashiq is rated 4.14/5 from 177 votes. Choose Splendid for a fresh spicy and warm spicy character. Best in fall, evening 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, Splendid or Al Bashiq?

Al Bashiq lasts longest (Al Bashiq 82/100, Splendid 77/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Splendid or Al Bashiq?

Al Bashiq projects furthest (Al Bashiq 75/100, Splendid 71/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Splendid and Al Bashiq smell similar?

Clearly different: a 26% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Lavender, Saffron, Patchouli and Agarwood (Oud).

Is Splendid or Al Bashiq better for summer or winter?

Splendid suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Splendid and Al Bashiq?

Splendid has top notes of Nutmeg, Lavender and Saffron, heart notes of Patchouli and Musk, a base of 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.