Vittorio Monaco vs Al Bashiq
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
26%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Al Bashiq takes 2 of 4 categories.
Vittorio MonacoChoose it for a citrus and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Al BashiqChoose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Vittorio Monaco1/4
Al Bashiq2/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Al Bashiq
- Sillage & projection
- Tie
- Value for money
- Vittorio Monaco
- 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
Vittorio MonacoRisala EliteAl BashiqNabeelWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split5.00/ 5 · 2 votes
Have 30%Had 0%Want 70%
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 hate100%Love
0%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
2 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
Category winners
LongevityAl Bashiq
SillageTie
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerVittorio MonacoBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothcitrus100%
warm spicy92%
white floral84%
vanilla77%
amber69%
fresh61%
amber100%
woody92%
warm spicy84%
aromatic77%
balsamic69%
leather61%
Scent match26%Clearly different · both warm spicy and amber
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
Lemon ZestBergamotLavenderCinnamonApple
Heart
Lily-of-the-ValleyAromatic SpicesOrange Blossom
Base
PatchouliVanillaAmberTonkaMusk
Top
LeatherIncenseCypressStyraxSaffronCardamomLavenderArtemisia
Heart
Agarwood (Oud)MyrrhBalsamic NotesEarthy NotesGuaiac WoodOlibanumLabdanumCedar
Base
VetiverAmberTobaccoTolu BalsamBenzoinPatchouliSweet NotesAmbergris
InformationalShared notesLavender, Patchouli and Amber. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer50
Fall100
Winter100
Day100
Night100
Spring32
Summer14
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#49,157
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#4,188
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews19
Category winnerAl BashiqHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotVittorio Monaco opens with bright lemon zest and bergamot, quickly warmed by cinnamon and softened by apple and lavender. It reads as a fresh spicy oriental with a clean floral lift rather than a heavy resinous style. As it settles, vanilla, tonka, amber and musk give it a smoother, sweeter base. It suits men who want…
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, Vittorio Monaco or Al Bashiq?
Al Bashiq takes 2 of 4 categories. Vittorio Monaco is rated 5.00/5 from 2 votes; Al Bashiq is rated 4.14/5 from 177 votes. Choose Vittorio Monaco for a citrus and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear. Choose Al Bashiq for a amber and woody character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Which lasts longer, Vittorio Monaco or Al Bashiq?
They last about the same: Al Bashiq 82/100, Vittorio Monaco 80/100 for longevity in community votes.
Which projects more, Vittorio Monaco or Al Bashiq?
Projection is very close: Vittorio Monaco 75/100, Al Bashiq 75/100 for sillage.
Do Vittorio Monaco and Al Bashiq smell similar?
Clearly different: a 26% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy and amber accords. Common notes include Lavender, Patchouli and Amber.
Is Vittorio Monaco or Al Bashiq better for summer or winter?
Vittorio Monaco suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Vittorio Monaco and Al Bashiq?
Vittorio Monaco has top notes of Lemon Zest, Bergamot, Lavender and Cinnamon, heart notes of Lily-of-the-Valley, Aromatic Spices and Orange Blossom, a base of Patchouli, Vanilla, Amber and Tonka. 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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