Genesis Oud Malaki vs Al Bashiq
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.
Genesis Oud MalakiChoose it for a oud and rose character. Wins on longevity. Best in winter, evening wear.
Al BashiqChoose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Genesis Oud Malaki1/5
Al Bashiq3/5
- 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
Genesis Oud MalakiLe ChameauAl BashiqNabeelWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.30/ 5 · 10 votes
Have 35%Had 14%Want 51%
4.14/ 5 · 177 votes
Have 88%Had 12%Want 0%
Category winnerAl BashiqRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate20%Love
30%Like
10%Ok
40%Dislike
0%Hate
10 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
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 bothoud100%
rose92%
amber84%
patchouli77%
woody69%
earthy61%
amber100%
woody92%
warm spicy84%
aromatic77%
balsamic69%
leather61%
Scent match28%Clearly different · both amber and woody
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop30 to 45 minutes
RoseBergamotNard Himalayan (Jatamansi)
Heart3 to 6 hours
Agarwood (Oud)AmberPatchouliApple
Base6 to 12+ hours
MuskVetiver
Top
LeatherIncenseCypressStyraxSaffronCardamomLavenderArtemisia
Heart
Agarwood (Oud)MyrrhBalsamic NotesEarthy NotesGuaiac WoodOlibanumLabdanumCedar
Base
VetiverAmberTobaccoTolu BalsamBenzoinPatchouliSweet NotesAmbergris
InformationalShared notesAgarwood (Oud), Amber, Patchouli and Vetiver. Durations are only published for Genesis Oud Malaki, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring40
Summer0
Fall40
Winter100
Day50
Night100
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#59,421
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews3
Overall rank#4,104
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews19
Category winnerAl BashiqHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotGenesis 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 →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, Genesis Oud Malaki or Al Bashiq?
Al Bashiq takes 3 of 5 categories. Genesis Oud Malaki is rated 3.30/5 from 10 votes; Al Bashiq is rated 4.14/5 from 177 votes. Choose Genesis Oud Malaki for a oud and rose character. Wins on longevity. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Al Bashiq for a amber and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Which lasts longer, Genesis Oud Malaki or Al Bashiq?
Genesis Oud Malaki lasts longest (Genesis Oud Malaki 87/100, Al Bashiq 82/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Genesis Oud Malaki or Al Bashiq?
Projection is very close: Genesis Oud Malaki 75/100, Al Bashiq 75/100 for sillage.
Do Genesis Oud Malaki and Al Bashiq smell similar?
Clearly different: a 28% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber and woody accords. Common notes include Agarwood (Oud), Amber, Patchouli and Vetiver.
Is Genesis Oud Malaki or Al Bashiq better for summer or winter?
Genesis Oud Malaki suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Genesis Oud Malaki and Al Bashiq?
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. 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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