Y2K 4Men vs Al Bashiq
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
50%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Al Bashiq takes 4 of 5 categories.
Y2K 4MenChoose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.
Al BashiqChoose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.
Y2K 4Men1/5
Al Bashiq4/5
- Ratings & consensus
- Al Bashiq
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Al Bashiq
- Sillage & projection
- Al Bashiq
- Value for money
- Y2K 4Men
- 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
Y2K 4MenParis ElyseesAl BashiqNabeelWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.64/ 5 · 22 votes
Have 42%Had 30%Want 28%
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 hate32%Love
27%Like
23%Ok
9%Dislike
9%Hate
22 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
SillageAl Bashiq
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerY2K 4MenBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwoody100%
aromatic92%
warm spicy84%
musky77%
powdery69%
amber61%
amber100%
woody92%
warm spicy84%
aromatic77%
balsamic69%
leather61%
Scent match50%Some overlap · both woody, aromatic and warm spicy
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop15 to 30 minutes
SpicesLavenderBergamotGrapefruitGreen AccordPetitgrain
Heart1 to 2 hours
SageGingerGreen Bell PepperVioletGardenia
Base2 to 4 hours
MuskSandalwoodGuaiac WoodLabdanumVetiverIncense
Top
LeatherIncenseCypressStyraxSaffronCardamomLavenderArtemisia
Heart
Agarwood (Oud)MyrrhBalsamic NotesEarthy NotesGuaiac WoodOlibanumLabdanumCedar
Base
VetiverAmberTobaccoTolu BalsamBenzoinPatchouliSweet NotesAmbergris
InformationalShared notesLavender, Guaiac Wood, Labdanum and Vetiver. Durations are only published for Y2K 4Men, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring31
Summer38
Fall92
Winter100
Day13
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#63,461
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#4,213
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews19
Category winnerAl BashiqHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotY2K 4Men by Paris Elysees delivers an aromatic, woody profile centered around brisk citrus, crisp greenery, and dry woods. The fragrance opens with a sharp burst of bergamot, bitter grapefruit, and cool lavender backed by clean petitgrain. As the bright start settles, an unusual blend of green bell pepper, fresh ginge…
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, Y2K 4Men or Al Bashiq?
Al Bashiq takes 4 of 5 categories. Y2K 4Men is rated 3.64/5 from 22 votes; Al Bashiq is rated 4.14/5 from 177 votes. Choose Y2K 4Men for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on value for money. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Al Bashiq for a amber and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.
Which lasts longer, Y2K 4Men or Al Bashiq?
Al Bashiq lasts longest (Al Bashiq 82/100, Y2K 4Men 57/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Y2K 4Men or Al Bashiq?
Al Bashiq projects furthest (Al Bashiq 75/100, Y2K 4Men 52/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Y2K 4Men and Al Bashiq smell similar?
Some overlap: a 50% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Lavender, Guaiac Wood, Labdanum and Vetiver.
Is Y2K 4Men or Al Bashiq better for summer or winter?
Y2K 4Men suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Y2K 4Men and Al Bashiq?
Y2K 4Men has top notes of Spices, Lavender, Bergamot and Grapefruit, heart notes of Sage, Ginger, Green Bell Pepper and Violet, a base of Musk, Sandalwood, Guaiac Wood and Labdanum. 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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