Fragrance comparison

TROIA vs Al Bashiq

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 181 ratings analysed

TROIA

Anatoline

2.504 votes

Rank #25,402 LeatherAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

37%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Al Bashiq

Nabeel

4.14177 votes

Rank #4,188 AmberWoody

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Al Bashiq takes 4 of 4 categories.

TROIA
Choose it for a leather and aromatic character. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Al Bashiq
Choose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter.

TROIA0/4

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

TROIAAnatoline

Al BashiqNabeel

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

2.50/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 9%Had 0%Want 91%

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

25%Love

0%Like

25%Ok

0%Dislike

50%Hate

4 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

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate38

⏱ Longevity82

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate79

Category winners

LongevityAl Bashiq

SillageAl Bashiq

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value78

Category winnerAl BashiqBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

leather100%

aromatic92%

cannabis84%

fresh spicy77%

smoky69%

amber61%

amber100%

woody92%

warm spicy84%

aromatic77%

balsamic69%

leather61%

Scent match37%Some overlap · both aromatic, leather and amber

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

PepperBergamotLemonSaffron

Heart

cannabisGeraniumMintIncenseLabdanum

Base

LeatherPatchouliAmberVanilla

Top

LeatherIncenseCypressStyraxSaffronCardamomLavenderArtemisia

Heart

Agarwood (Oud)MyrrhBalsamic NotesEarthy NotesGuaiac WoodOlibanumLabdanumCedar

Base

VetiverAmberTobaccoTolu BalsamBenzoinPatchouliSweet NotesAmbergris

InformationalShared notesSaffron, Incense, Labdanum and Leather. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

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#25,402

PerfumerHülya Şimşek, Hüseyin Erdoğmuş

Launched—

Reviews7

Overall rank#4,188

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews19

Category winnerAl BashiqHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Anatoline TROIA is a daring woody spicy scent that balances sharp top notes with a base of worn leather. It is an assertive choice for those who enjoy challenging profiles, working best in cooler weather when the incense and cannabis notes have room to breathe. This is a bold, modern composition that bridges the gap b…

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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, TROIA or Al Bashiq?

Al Bashiq takes 4 of 4 categories. TROIA is rated 2.50/5 from 4 votes; Al Bashiq is rated 4.14/5 from 177 votes. Choose TROIA for a leather and aromatic character. Best in spring, day or night 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, TROIA or Al Bashiq?

Al Bashiq lasts longest (Al Bashiq 82/100, TROIA 70/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, TROIA or Al Bashiq?

Al Bashiq projects furthest (Al Bashiq 75/100, TROIA 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Do TROIA and Al Bashiq smell similar?

Some overlap: a 37% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, leather and amber accords. Common notes include Saffron, Incense, Labdanum and Leather.

Is TROIA or Al Bashiq better for summer or winter?

TROIA suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in TROIA and Al Bashiq?

TROIA has top notes of Pepper, Bergamot, Lemon and Saffron, heart notes of cannabis, Geranium, Mint and Incense, a base of Leather, Patchouli, Amber and Vanilla. 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.