Fragrance comparison

Al Bashiq vs Or de Calambac

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 346 ratings analysed

5 wins

Al Bashiq

Nabeel

4.14177 votes

Rank #4,206 AmberWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

52%scent match

Some overlap

Or de Calambac

Chopard · 2019

4.07169 votes

Rank #10,900 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Al Bashiq takes 5 of 7 categories.

Al Bashiq
Choose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.
Or de Calambac
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on community sentiment and versatility. Best in winter, day or night wear.

Al Bashiq5/7

Or de Calambac2/7

Ratings & consensus: Al Bashiq
Community sentiment: Or de Calambac
Longevity: Al Bashiq
Sillage & projection: Al Bashiq
Value for money: Al Bashiq
Versatility: Or de Calambac
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

Or de CalambacChopard

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.14/ 5 · 177 votes

Have 88%Had 12%Want 0%

4.07/ 5 · 169 votes

Have 72%Had 28%Want 0%

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

41%Love

35%Like

14%Ok

9%Dislike

1%Hate

169 votes

Category winnerOr de CalambacMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity82

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate77

Category winners

LongevityAl Bashiq

SillageAl Bashiq

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value78

¤ Price value39

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%

amber84%

oud77%

warm spicy69%

sweet61%

Scent match52%Some overlap · 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

Top15-30 mins

Star AnisePink Pepper

Heart2-4 hrs

CacaoHazelnutTonka BeanCinnamonJuniper

Base6-8+ hrs

Laotian OudMyrhhVetiverAgarwood (Oud)Guaiac WoodLabdanumCypress

InformationalShared notesCypress, Agarwood (Oud), Guaiac Wood and Labdanum. Durations are only published for Or de Calambac, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring32

Summer14

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring44

Summer36

Fall94

Winter100

Day100

Night96

Category winnerOr de CalambacMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men82

Unisex13

Women5

Men33

Unisex55

Women12

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#4,206

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews19

Overall rank#10,900

PerfumerAlberto Morillas

Launched2019

Reviews14

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.

Reviews →

Chopard Or de Calambac pairs precious Laotian oud with the comforting warmth of dry baking spices and gourmet confectionery. The first mist releases an energetic spark of pink pepper and spicy star anise that rapidly softens into bitter cacao powder, roasted hazelnuts, and fragrant cinnamon. As the fragrance warms on …

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.

Recent comparisons

Head-to-head activity from live history

Sweet DreamsHouse Of SillageWINNER vs

Safari ElixirAthoor Al AlamRUNNER-UP

1 person compared this today

PrometheuNecalliWINNER vs

Bruno ImperialAnfar LondonRUNNER-UP

1 person compared this today

Super CedarByredoRUNNER-UP vs

NorthMendittorosaWINNER

1 person compared this today

BohemeSegreti di LuccaRUNNER-UP vs

Soir de LuneSisleyWINNER

1 person compared this today

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Al Bashiq or Or de Calambac?

Al Bashiq takes 5 of 7 categories. Al Bashiq is rated 4.14/5 from 177 votes; Or de Calambac is rated 4.07/5 from 169 votes. Choose Al Bashiq for a amber and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter. Choose Or de Calambac for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on community sentiment and versatility. Best in winter, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Al Bashiq or Or de Calambac?

Al Bashiq lasts longest (Al Bashiq 82/100, Or de Calambac 70/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Al Bashiq or Or de Calambac?

Al Bashiq projects furthest (Al Bashiq 75/100, Or de Calambac 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Al Bashiq and Or de Calambac smell similar?

Some overlap: a 52% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, amber and aromatic accords. Common notes include Cypress, Agarwood (Oud), Guaiac Wood and Labdanum.

Is Al Bashiq or Or de Calambac better for summer or winter?

For summer, Or de Calambac is the stronger pick. For winter, Al Bashiq is the stronger pick. Or de Calambac suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Al Bashiq and Or de Calambac?

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. Or de Calambac has top notes of Star Anise and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Cacao, Hazelnut, Tonka Bean and Cinnamon, a base of Laotian Oud, Myrhh, Vetiver and Agarwood (Oud).