Al Bashiq vs Malum – Eau de Parfum
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
25%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Al Bashiq takes 4 of 5 categories.
Al BashiqChoose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and value for money. Best in winter.
Malum – Eau de ParfumChoose it for a warm spicy and vanilla character. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Al Bashiq4/5
Malum – Eau de Parfum0/5
- Ratings & consensus
- Al Bashiq
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Al Bashiq
- 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 BashiqNabeelMalum – Eau de ParfumBruno AcamporaWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.14/ 5 · 177 votes
Have 88%Had 12%Want 0%
4.30/ 5 · 10 votes
Have 30%Had 2%Want 68%
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
70%Love
10%Like
0%Ok
20%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
LongevityAl Bashiq
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%
warm spicy100%
vanilla91%
aromatic83%
fresh74%
fruity65%
powdery56%
Scent match25%Clearly different · both warm spicy and aromatic
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
Top
CardamomAppleGingerCinnamon
Heart
Sea NotesFennelAniseLily-of-the-Valley
Base
VanillaTonka BeanMuskSandalwoodPatchouli
InformationalShared notesCardamom and Patchouli. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring32
Summer14
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Spring100
Summer100
Fall67
Winter0
Day100
Night75
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#4,204
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews19
Overall rank#40,190
PerfumerMiguel Matos
Launched—
Reviews1
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 →Malum by Bruno Acampora is a bold floral fruity gourmand fragrance built around juicy apples and warm spices. It wraps crisp orchard fruit in cinnamon, ginger, anise, and a distinct sea note draft. Designed for those who want an uncommon spiced fruit profile, it transitions easily from crisp autumn afternoons to warm …
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 Malum – Eau de Parfum?
Al Bashiq takes 4 of 5 categories. Al Bashiq is rated 4.14/5 from 177 votes; Malum – Eau de Parfum is rated 4.30/5 from 10 votes. Choose Al Bashiq for a amber and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and value for money. Best in winter. Choose Malum – Eau de Parfum for a warm spicy and vanilla character. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Al Bashiq or Malum – Eau de Parfum?
They last about the same: Al Bashiq 82/100, Malum – Eau de Parfum 80/100 for longevity in community votes.
Which projects more, Al Bashiq or Malum – Eau de Parfum?
Projection is very close: Al Bashiq 75/100, Malum – Eau de Parfum 75/100 for sillage.
Do Al Bashiq and Malum – Eau de Parfum smell similar?
Clearly different: a 25% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy and aromatic accords. Common notes include Cardamom and Patchouli.
Is Al Bashiq or Malum – Eau de Parfum better for summer or winter?
Malum – Eau de Parfum suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Al Bashiq and Malum – Eau de Parfum?
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. Malum – Eau de Parfum has top notes of Cardamom, Apple, Ginger and Cinnamon, heart notes of Sea Notes, Fennel, Anise and Lily-of-the-Valley, a base of Vanilla, Tonka Bean, Musk and Sandalwood.
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