Fragrance comparison

Stamino Blue vs Al Bashiq

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 182 ratings analysed

Stamino Blue

Prime Collection

2.605 votes

Rank #72,092 CitrusWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

36%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Al Bashiq

Nabeel

4.14177 votes

Rank #4,104 AmberWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Al Bashiq takes 3 of 3 categories.

Stamino Blue
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Al Bashiq
Choose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Stamino Blue0/3

Al Bashiq3/3

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Al Bashiq
Sillage & projection: Al Bashiq
Value for money: Not scored
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

Stamino BluePrime Collection

Al BashiqNabeel

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

2.60/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 16%Had 26%Want 58%

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

20%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

80%Dislike

0%Hate

5 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

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate40

⏱ Longevity82

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate79

Category winners

LongevityAl Bashiq

SillageAl Bashiq

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value78

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

woody88%

aromatic77%

fresh spicy65%

amber53%

powdery42%

amber100%

woody92%

warm spicy84%

aromatic77%

balsamic69%

leather61%

Scent match36%Some overlap · both woody, aromatic and amber

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15 to 30 minutes

LemonGrapefruit

Heart2 to 3 hours

VetiverNutmeg

Base4 to 6 hours

CedarSandalwoodOlibanum

Top

LeatherIncenseCypressStyraxSaffronCardamomLavenderArtemisia

Heart

Agarwood (Oud)MyrrhBalsamic NotesEarthy NotesGuaiac WoodOlibanumLabdanumCedar

Base

VetiverAmberTobaccoTolu BalsamBenzoinPatchouliSweet NotesAmbergris

InformationalShared notesVetiver, Cedar and Olibanum. Durations are only published for Stamino Blue, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring50

Summer100

Fall75

Winter50

Day100

Night40

Spring32

Summer14

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men82

Unisex13

Women5

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#72,092

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#4,104

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews19

Category winnerAl BashiqHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Stamino Blue by Prime Collection opens with a sharp burst of fresh citrus, led by bright lemon and bitter grapefruit. As the brisk opening settles, a heart of earthy vetiver and warm nutmeg introduces an aromatic, fresh spicy core that feels tailored for daily wear. The dry-down leans into a dry woody base of cedar an…

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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, Stamino Blue or Al Bashiq?

Al Bashiq takes 3 of 3 categories. Stamino Blue is rated 2.60/5 from 5 votes; Al Bashiq is rated 4.14/5 from 177 votes. Choose Stamino Blue for a citrus and woody character. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Al Bashiq for a amber and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Stamino Blue or Al Bashiq?

Al Bashiq lasts longest (Al Bashiq 82/100, Stamino Blue 71/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Stamino Blue or Al Bashiq?

Al Bashiq projects furthest (Al Bashiq 75/100, Stamino Blue 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Stamino Blue and Al Bashiq smell similar?

Some overlap: a 36% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and amber accords. Common notes include Vetiver, Cedar and Olibanum.

Is Stamino Blue or Al Bashiq better for summer or winter?

Stamino Blue suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Stamino Blue and Al Bashiq?

Stamino Blue has top notes of Lemon and Grapefruit, heart notes of Vetiver and Nutmeg, a base of Cedar, Sandalwood and Olibanum. 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.