Al Bashiq vs Genesis Oud Malaki
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
28%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Al Bashiq takes 3 of 5 categories.
Al BashiqChoose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Genesis Oud MalakiChoose it for a oud and rose character. Wins on longevity. Best in winter, evening wear.
Al Bashiq3/5
Genesis Oud Malaki1/5
- Ratings & consensus
- Al Bashiq
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Genesis Oud Malaki
- Sillage & projection
- Tie
- 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 BashiqNabeelGenesis Oud MalakiLe ChameauWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.14/ 5 · 177 votes
Have 88%Had 12%Want 0%
3.30/ 5 · 10 votes
Have 35%Had 14%Want 51%
Category winnerAl BashiqRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate56%Love
23%Like
7%Ok
8%Dislike
6%Hate
177 votes
20%Love
30%Like
10%Ok
40%Dislike
0%Hate
10 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityGenesis Oud Malaki
SillageTie
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerAl BashiqBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothamber100%
woody92%
warm spicy84%
aromatic77%
balsamic69%
leather61%
oud100%
rose92%
amber84%
patchouli77%
woody69%
earthy61%
Scent match28%Clearly different · both amber and woody
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
LeatherIncenseCypressStyraxSaffronCardamomLavenderArtemisia
Heart
Agarwood (Oud)MyrrhBalsamic NotesEarthy NotesGuaiac WoodOlibanumLabdanumCedar
Base
VetiverAmberTobaccoTolu BalsamBenzoinPatchouliSweet NotesAmbergris
Top30 to 45 minutes
RoseBergamotNard Himalayan (Jatamansi)
Heart3 to 6 hours
Agarwood (Oud)AmberPatchouliApple
Base6 to 12+ hours
MuskVetiver
InformationalShared notesAgarwood (Oud), Vetiver, Amber and Patchouli. Durations are only published for Genesis Oud Malaki, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring32
Summer14
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Spring40
Summer0
Fall40
Winter100
Day50
Night100
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#4,104
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews19
Overall rank#59,421
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews3
Category winnerAl BashiqHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotAl 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 →Genesis Oud Malaki by Le Chameau is an intense woody aromatic fragrance built around dark resin, earthy greens, and dry woods. It opens with an herbal, rooty kick from Nard Himalayan (Jatamansi), paired alongside a faint tartness of bergamot and rose. Soon after, the scent turns heavy and smoky as agarwood (oud) and a…
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, Al Bashiq or Genesis Oud Malaki?
Al Bashiq takes 3 of 5 categories. Al Bashiq is rated 4.14/5 from 177 votes; Genesis Oud Malaki is rated 3.30/5 from 10 votes. Choose Al Bashiq for a amber and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. Choose Genesis Oud Malaki for a oud and rose character. Wins on longevity. Best in winter, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, Al Bashiq or Genesis Oud Malaki?
Genesis Oud Malaki lasts longest (Genesis Oud Malaki 87/100, Al Bashiq 82/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Al Bashiq or Genesis Oud Malaki?
Projection is very close: Al Bashiq 75/100, Genesis Oud Malaki 75/100 for sillage.
Do Al Bashiq and Genesis Oud Malaki smell similar?
Clearly different: a 28% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber and woody accords. Common notes include Agarwood (Oud), Vetiver, Amber and Patchouli.
Is Al Bashiq or Genesis Oud Malaki better for summer or winter?
Genesis Oud Malaki suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Al Bashiq and Genesis Oud Malaki?
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. Genesis Oud Malaki has top notes of Rose, Bergamot and Nard Himalayan (Jatamansi), heart notes of Agarwood (Oud), Amber, Patchouli and Apple, a base of Musk and Vetiver.
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