Fragrance comparison

Al Bashiq Sama vs Blu Celestiale

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 12 ratings analysed

4 wins

Al Bashiq Sama

Nabeel

3.6712 votes

Rank #48,753 Fresh SpicyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

45%scent match

Some overlap

Blu Celestiale

Bella Roma

—0 votes

Rank #73,358 WoodyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Al Bashiq Sama takes 4 of 4 categories.

Al Bashiq Sama
Choose it for a fresh spicy and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Blu Celestiale
Choose it for a woody and citrus character.

Al Bashiq Sama4/4

Blu Celestiale0/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Al Bashiq Sama
Sillage & projection: Al Bashiq Sama
Value for money: Al Bashiq Sama
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Al Bashiq Sama

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance

Al Bashiq SamaNabeel

Blu CelestialeBella Roma

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.67/ 5 · 12 votes

Have 36%Had 18%Want 46%

—/ 5 · 0 votes

Have 100%Had 0%Want 0%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

17%Love

42%Like

33%Ok

8%Dislike

0%Hate

12 votes · too few to score

Not enough votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate67

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage25

♥ Love / hateN/A

Category winners

LongevityAl Bashiq Sama

SillageAl Bashiq Sama

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value66

¤ Price value50

Category winnerAl Bashiq SamaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

warm spicy92%

fruity84%

sweet77%

amber69%

woody61%

woody100%

citrus92%

fresh spicy84%

musky77%

amber69%

warm spicy61%

Scent match45%Some overlap · both fresh spicy, woody and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

PineapplePepperBergamotSaffronCloveTimur

Heart

Cashmere MuskRaspberryGeraniumMay Rose

Base

PatchouliVanillaStyraxMuskOudGuaiac WoodAmbergrisBlonde Woods

Top

Blood OrangeMandarinPepperTimur

Heart

Cashmere WoodMangoRoseOud

Base

SandalwoodPatchouliAmberMusk

InformationalShared notesPepper, Timur, Patchouli and Musk. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer29

Fall86

Winter57

Day100

Night86

No season votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men57

Unisex43

Women0

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#48,753

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#73,358

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerAl Bashiq SamaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Al Bashiq Sama by Nabeel delivers a punchy twist on the traditional Middle Eastern profile. A bright splash of pineapple and sharp black pepper opens the experience, cutting through a dense base of warm saffron and dark guaiac wood. It is a dry, textured fragrance built for cool spring days when you want a fruity scen…

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Blu Celestiale by Bella Roma merges sharp mandarin and blood orange with dry cashmere wood. The composition shifts from bright citrus to a quiet base of warm amber and patchouli on the skin. It serves as a subtle, understated daily option for those seeking low-key woody warmth.

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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 lasts longer, Al Bashiq Sama or Blu Celestiale?

Al Bashiq Sama lasts longest (Al Bashiq Sama 66/100, Blu Celestiale 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Al Bashiq Sama or Blu Celestiale?

Al Bashiq Sama projects furthest (Al Bashiq Sama 61/100, Blu Celestiale 25/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Al Bashiq Sama and Blu Celestiale smell similar?

Some overlap: a 45% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, woody and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Pepper, Timur, Patchouli and Musk.

Is Al Bashiq Sama or Blu Celestiale better for summer or winter?

Al Bashiq Sama suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Al Bashiq Sama and Blu Celestiale?

Al Bashiq Sama has top notes of Pineapple, Pepper, Bergamot and Saffron, heart notes of Cashmere Musk, Raspberry, Geranium and May Rose, a base of Patchouli, Vanilla, Styrax and Musk. Blu Celestiale has top notes of Blood Orange, Mandarin, Pepper and Timur, heart notes of Cashmere Wood, Mango, Rose and Oud, a base of Sandalwood, Patchouli, Amber and Musk.