Venenum Kiss vs Al Bashiq
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
42%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Al Bashiq takes 6 of 7 categories.
Venenum KissChoose it for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on versatility. Best in winter, evening wear.
Al BashiqChoose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.
Venenum Kiss1/7
Al Bashiq6/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Al Bashiq
- Community sentiment
- Al Bashiq
- Longevity
- Al Bashiq
- Sillage & projection
- Al Bashiq
- Value for money
- Al Bashiq
- Versatility
- Venenum Kiss
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Al Bashiq
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Venenum KissEx NihiloAl BashiqNabeelWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.94/ 5 · 720 votes
Have 67%Had 33%Want 0%
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 hate36%Love
38%Like
12%Ok
13%Dislike
1%Hate
720 votes
56%Love
23%Like
7%Ok
8%Dislike
6%Hate
177 votes
Category winnerAl BashiqMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityAl Bashiq
SillageAl Bashiq
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerAl BashiqBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothamber100%
warm spicy92%
fresh spicy84%
rose77%
woody69%
powdery61%
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 = sharedTop15-30 mins
SaffronNutmegNeroli
Heart2-4 hrs
RoseAmberArtemisia
Base6-8+ hrs
VanillaSandalwoodStyrax
Top
LeatherIncenseCypressStyraxSaffronCardamomLavenderArtemisia
Heart
Agarwood (Oud)MyrrhBalsamic NotesEarthy NotesGuaiac WoodOlibanumLabdanumCedar
Base
VetiverAmberTobaccoTolu BalsamBenzoinPatchouliSweet NotesAmbergris
InformationalShared notesSaffron, Amber, Artemisia and Styrax. Durations are only published for Venenum Kiss, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring47
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day88
Night100
Spring32
Summer14
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Category winnerVenenum KissMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#5,540
PerfumerQuentin Bisch
Launched—
Reviews46
Overall rank#4,188
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews19
Category winnerAl BashiqHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotVenenum Kiss by Ex Nihilo is a warm, velvety amber rose fragrance that blends rich bakery spices with smooth woods. The opening pairs golden saffron and grated nutmeg against a crisp splash of neroli, creating a dry, bittersweet warmth rather than a sharp citrus burst. As it settles, a lush Turkish-style rose takes ce…
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.
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Common questions
Straight answers from the data above.
Which is better, Venenum Kiss or Al Bashiq?
Al Bashiq takes 6 of 7 categories. Venenum Kiss is rated 3.94/5 from 720 votes; Al Bashiq is rated 4.14/5 from 177 votes. Choose Venenum Kiss for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on versatility. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Al Bashiq for a amber and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.
Which lasts longer, Venenum Kiss or Al Bashiq?
Al Bashiq lasts longest (Al Bashiq 82/100, Venenum Kiss 69/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Venenum Kiss or Al Bashiq?
Al Bashiq projects furthest (Al Bashiq 75/100, Venenum Kiss 66/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Venenum Kiss and Al Bashiq smell similar?
Some overlap: a 42% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, warm spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Saffron, Amber, Artemisia and Styrax.
Is Venenum Kiss or Al Bashiq better for summer or winter?
For summer, Al Bashiq is the stronger pick. For winter, Venenum Kiss is the stronger pick. Venenum Kiss suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Venenum Kiss and Al Bashiq?
Venenum Kiss has top notes of Saffron, Nutmeg and Neroli, heart notes of Rose, Amber and Artemisia, a base of Vanilla, Sandalwood and Styrax. 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.
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