Fragrance comparison

Volpe Master vs Al Bashiq

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

Updated 10 Oct 2026 221 ratings analysed

Volpe Master

Eudora

3.7744 votes

Rank #30,822 WoodyAromatic

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49%scent match

Some overlap

6 wins

Al Bashiq

Nabeel

4.14177 votes

Rank #3,735 AmberWoody

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Al Bashiq takes 6 of 7 categories.

Volpe Master
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on versatility. Best in winter, evening wear.
Al Bashiq
Choose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.

Volpe Master1/7

Al Bashiq6/7

Ratings & consensus: Al Bashiq
Community sentiment: Al Bashiq
Longevity: Al Bashiq
Sillage & projection: Al Bashiq
Value for money: Al Bashiq
Versatility: Volpe Master
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Al Bashiq

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance

Volpe MasterEudora

Al BashiqNabeel

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.77/ 5 · 44 votes

Have 55%Had 12%Want 33%

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 hate

23%Love

41%Like

27%Ok

9%Dislike

0%Hate

44 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

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate69

⏱ Longevity82

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate79

Category winners

LongevityAl Bashiq

SillageAl Bashiq

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value73

¤ Price value78

Category winnerAl BashiqBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic92%

fresh spicy84%

amber77%

warm spicy69%

powdery61%

amber100%

woody92%

warm spicy84%

aromatic77%

balsamic69%

leather61%

Scent match49%Some overlap · both woody, amber and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top20-30 mins

CardamomBergamotMintGrapefruit

Heart2-4 hrs

NutmegCorianderGeraniumPepperRosemary

Base6-8+ hrs

LabdanumAmberPatchouliCoumarinVanillaSandalwoodAccord Eudora®Cashmeran

Top

LeatherIncenseCypressStyraxSaffronCardamomLavenderArtemisia

Heart

Agarwood (Oud)MyrrhBalsamic NotesEarthy NotesGuaiac WoodOlibanumLabdanumCedar

Base

VetiverAmberTobaccoTolu BalsamBenzoinPatchouliSweet NotesAmbergris

InformationalShared notesCardamom, Labdanum, Amber and Patchouli. Durations are only published for Volpe Master, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring36

Summer9

Fall94

Winter100

Day37

Night100

Spring32

Summer14

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerVolpe MasterMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men91

Unisex9

Women0

Date 36%Work 23%Party 21%Casual 19%

Men82

Unisex13

Women5

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#30,822

PerfumerAlienor Massenet

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#3,735

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews19

Category winnerAl BashiqHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Eudora Volpe Master brings a burst of zesty bergamot, chilled mint, and sharp green cardamom straight out of the nozzle. The initial citrus rush calms quickly. Within twenty minutes, warm nutmeg, black pepper, and earthy geranium take over the heart, wrapping your skin in a dry, bracing heat. The base settles into a c…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Volpe Master or Al Bashiq?

Al Bashiq takes 6 of 7 categories. Volpe Master is rated 3.77/5 from 44 votes; Al Bashiq is rated 4.14/5 from 177 votes. Choose Volpe Master for a woody and aromatic 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, Volpe Master or Al Bashiq?

Al Bashiq lasts longest (Al Bashiq 82/100, Volpe Master 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Volpe Master or Al Bashiq?

Al Bashiq projects furthest (Al Bashiq 75/100, Volpe Master 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Volpe Master and Al Bashiq smell similar?

Some overlap: a 49% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, amber and aromatic accords. Common notes include Cardamom, Labdanum, Amber and Patchouli.

Is Volpe Master or Al Bashiq better for summer or winter?

For summer, Al Bashiq is the stronger pick. For winter, Volpe Master is the stronger pick. Volpe Master suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Volpe Master and Al Bashiq?

Volpe Master has top notes of Cardamom, Bergamot, Mint and Grapefruit, heart notes of Nutmeg, Coriander, Geranium and Pepper, a base of Labdanum, Amber, Patchouli and Coumarin. 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.