Fragrance comparison

Vanulia vs Al Bashiq

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 189 ratings analysed

3 wins

Vanulia

Amer Perfumes

4.9212 votes

Rank #35,488 Warm SpicyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

42%scent match

Some overlap

Al Bashiq

Nabeel

4.14177 votes

Rank #4,213 AmberWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Vanulia takes 3 of 5 categories.

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

Vanulia3/5

Al Bashiq2/5

Ratings & consensus: Vanulia
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Vanulia
Sillage & projection: Vanulia
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

VanuliaAmer Perfumes

Al BashiqNabeel

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.92/ 5 · 12 votes

Have 9%Had 0%Want 91%

4.14/ 5 · 177 votes

Have 88%Had 12%Want 0%

Category winnerVanuliaRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

92%Love

8%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

12 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

⏱ Longevity86

〰 Sillage86

♥ Love / hate98

⏱ Longevity82

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate79

Category winners

LongevityVanulia

SillageVanulia

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value64

¤ Price value78

Category winnerAl BashiqBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

warm spicy100%

amber92%

white floral84%

woody77%

citrus69%

sweet61%

amber100%

woody92%

warm spicy84%

aromatic77%

balsamic69%

leather61%

Scent match42%Some overlap · both amber, warm spicy and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

OlibanumRumMandarinSaffronOrangeCloveBlack PepperAlmond

Heart

FrangipaniGardeniaTuberoseJasmineGingerYlang YlangCinnamon

Base

BeeswaxTonka BeanTobaccoSandalwoodPatchouliLabdanumCoffeeOud

Top

LeatherIncenseCypressStyraxSaffronCardamomLavenderArtemisia

Heart

Agarwood (Oud)MyrrhBalsamic NotesEarthy NotesGuaiac WoodOlibanumLabdanumCedar

Base

VetiverAmberTobaccoTolu BalsamBenzoinPatchouliSweet NotesAmbergris

InformationalShared notesOlibanum, Saffron, Tobacco 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

Spring50

Summer25

Fall100

Winter100

Day22

Night100

Spring32

Summer14

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men22

Unisex56

Women22

Men82

Unisex13

Women5

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#35,488

PerfumerAmer Alradhi

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#4,213

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews19

Category winnerAl BashiqHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Vanulia by Amer Perfumes is a Oriental Floral fragrance for women and men. This is a new fragrance. Vanulia was launched in 2025. The nose behind this fragrance is Amer Alradhi. Top notes are Olibanum, Rum, Mandarin, Saffron, Orange, Clove, Black Pepper and Almond; middle notes are Frangipani, Gardenia, Tuberose, Jasm…

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.

Recent comparisons

Head-to-head activity from live history

Saffron AmberIlluminumRUNNER-UP vs

Septieme Sens (7e Sens)Sonia RykielWINNER

1 person compared this today

Fancy NightsJessica SimpsonRUNNER-UP vs

Nino Cerruti Pour FemmeCerrutiWINNER

3 people compared this today

Sweet DreamsHouse Of SillageWINNER vs

Safari ElixirAthoor Al AlamRUNNER-UP

1 person compared this today

PrometheuNecalliWINNER vs

Bruno ImperialAnfar LondonRUNNER-UP

1 person compared this today

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Vanulia or Al Bashiq?

Vanulia takes 3 of 5 categories. Vanulia is rated 4.92/5 from 12 votes; Al Bashiq is rated 4.14/5 from 177 votes. Choose Vanulia for a warm spicy and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Al Bashiq for a amber and woody character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Vanulia or Al Bashiq?

Vanulia lasts longest (Vanulia 86/100, Al Bashiq 82/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Vanulia or Al Bashiq?

Vanulia projects furthest (Vanulia 86/100, Al Bashiq 75/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Vanulia and Al Bashiq smell similar?

Some overlap: a 42% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, warm spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Olibanum, Saffron, Tobacco and Patchouli.

Is Vanulia or Al Bashiq better for summer or winter?

Vanulia suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Vanulia and Al Bashiq?

Vanulia has top notes of Olibanum, Rum, Mandarin and Saffron, heart notes of Frangipani, Gardenia, Tuberose and Jasmine, a base of Beeswax, Tonka Bean, Tobacco and Sandalwood. 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.