Fragrance comparison

Al Bashiq vs Caos Calmo

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 187 ratings analysed

5 wins

Al Bashiq

Nabeel

4.14177 votes

Rank #4,188 AmberWoody

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61%scent match

Closely related

Caos Calmo

Natvm Parfvm

4.2010 votes

Rank #51,470 WoodyAromatic

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Al Bashiq takes 5 of 5 categories.

Al Bashiq
Choose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.
Caos Calmo
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Al Bashiq5/5

Caos Calmo0/5

Ratings & consensus: Al Bashiq
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Al Bashiq
Sillage & projection: Al Bashiq
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

Al BashiqNabeel

Caos CalmoNatvm Parfvm

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.14/ 5 · 177 votes

Have 88%Had 12%Want 0%

4.20/ 5 · 10 votes

Have 8%Had 3%Want 90%

Category winnerAl BashiqRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

56%Love

23%Like

7%Ok

8%Dislike

6%Hate

177 votes

60%Love

20%Like

10%Ok

0%Dislike

10%Hate

10 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity82

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage71

♥ Love / hate80

Category winners

LongevityAl Bashiq

SillageAl Bashiq

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value78

¤ Price value45

Category winnerAl BashiqBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

woody92%

warm spicy84%

aromatic77%

balsamic69%

leather61%

woody100%

aromatic92%

warm spicy84%

amber77%

leather69%

fresh spicy61%

Scent match61%Closely related · both woody, amber and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

LeatherIncenseCypressStyraxSaffronCardamomLavenderArtemisia

Heart

Agarwood (Oud)MyrrhBalsamic NotesEarthy NotesGuaiac WoodOlibanumLabdanumCedar

Base

VetiverAmberTobaccoTolu BalsamBenzoinPatchouliSweet NotesAmbergris

Top

PineEucalyptusSaffronStar AniseGingerLemon

Heart

LeatherLavenderCardamomAppleVioletPalisander Rosewood

Base

CypressBenzoinTonka BeanCaramelCoffeeVanillaPatchouli

InformationalShared notesLeather, Cypress, Saffron and Cardamom. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring32

Summer14

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring50

Summer17

Fall100

Winter67

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men82

Unisex13

Women5

Men38

Unisex50

Women13

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#4,188

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews19

Overall rank#51,470

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerAl BashiqHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

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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Caos Calmo by Natvm Parfvm merges forest freshness with a sweet, resinous warmth. This oriental fougere balances pine, eucalyptus, and star anise against a decadent base of caramel, coffee, and vanilla. It functions as a versatile, year-round scent that thrives in casual outdoor settings or social evening gatherings w…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Al Bashiq or Caos Calmo?

Al Bashiq takes 5 of 5 categories. Al Bashiq is rated 4.14/5 from 177 votes; Caos Calmo is rated 4.20/5 from 10 votes. Choose Al Bashiq for a amber and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter. Choose Caos Calmo for a woody and aromatic character. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Al Bashiq or Caos Calmo?

Al Bashiq lasts longest (Al Bashiq 82/100, Caos Calmo 73/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Al Bashiq or Caos Calmo?

Al Bashiq projects furthest (Al Bashiq 75/100, Caos Calmo 71/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Al Bashiq and Caos Calmo smell similar?

Closely related: a 61% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, amber and aromatic accords. Common notes include Leather, Cypress, Saffron and Cardamom.

Is Al Bashiq or Caos Calmo better for summer or winter?

Caos Calmo suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Al Bashiq and Caos Calmo?

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. Caos Calmo has top notes of Pine, Eucalyptus, Saffron and Star Anise, heart notes of Leather, Lavender, Cardamom and Apple, a base of Cypress, Benzoin, Tonka Bean and Caramel.