Colostrum vs Al Bashiq
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
15%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Al Bashiq takes 4 of 4 categories.
ColostrumChoose it for a musky and fruity character. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Al BashiqChoose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter.
Colostrum0/4
Al Bashiq4/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- 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
ColostrumNatvm ParfvmAl BashiqNabeelWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.38/ 5 · 8 votes
Have 2%Had 2%Want 96%
4.14/ 5 · 177 votes
Have 88%Had 12%Want 0%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate50%Love
38%Like
13%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
8 votes · too few to score
56%Love
23%Like
7%Ok
8%Dislike
6%Hate
177 votes
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityAl Bashiq
SillageAl Bashiq
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerAl BashiqBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothmusky100%
fruity92%
rose84%
violet77%
yellow floral69%
aromatic61%
amber100%
woody92%
warm spicy84%
aromatic77%
balsamic69%
leather61%
Scent match15%Clearly different · both aromatic
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
LemonBlack CurrantBergamot
Heart
Ylang YlangVioletRoseJuniper BerriesIncenseNutmeg
Base
White MuskVetiverGuaiac WoodPatchouliSandalwoodBenzoinLeatherAmber
Top
LeatherIncenseCypressStyraxSaffronCardamomLavenderArtemisia
Heart
Agarwood (Oud)MyrrhBalsamic NotesEarthy NotesGuaiac WoodOlibanumLabdanumCedar
Base
VetiverAmberTobaccoTolu BalsamBenzoinPatchouliSweet NotesAmbergris
InformationalShared notesIncense, Vetiver, Guaiac Wood 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 seasonSpring100
Summer100
Fall75
Winter75
Day100
Night75
Spring32
Summer14
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
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#49,175
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#4,188
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews19
Category winnerAl BashiqHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotColostrum by Natvm Parfvm opens with a sharp, bright citrus burst before settling into a soft, musky heart. This woody spicy fragrance balances the zesty bite of lemon and bergamot against a powdery violet and incense base. Ideal for daily wear in temperate spring weather, it projects a clean, skin-like quality that f…
Reviews →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 →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, Colostrum or Al Bashiq?
Al Bashiq takes 4 of 4 categories. Colostrum is rated 4.38/5 from 8 votes; Al Bashiq is rated 4.14/5 from 177 votes. Choose Colostrum for a musky and fruity character. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Al Bashiq for a amber and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter.
Which lasts longer, Colostrum or Al Bashiq?
Al Bashiq lasts longest (Al Bashiq 82/100, Colostrum 60/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Colostrum or Al Bashiq?
Al Bashiq projects furthest (Al Bashiq 75/100, Colostrum 63/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Colostrum and Al Bashiq smell similar?
Clearly different: a 15% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic accords. Common notes include Incense, Vetiver, Guaiac Wood and Patchouli.
Is Colostrum or Al Bashiq better for summer or winter?
Colostrum suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Colostrum and Al Bashiq?
Colostrum has top notes of Lemon, Black Currant and Bergamot, heart notes of Ylang Ylang, Violet, Rose and Juniper Berries, a base of White Musk, Vetiver, Guaiac Wood and Patchouli. 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.
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