Oud Malaki
ChopardEau de Parfum2012
Side by side
Oud Malaki vs. Essence
Is Oud Malaki better than Essence?
Essence wears longer on skin.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Mood overlap
AmberOudLeather
oudwoodyanimalicwarm spicyfresh spicyaromaticleather
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The essentials
What's different between Oud Malaki and Essence?
| Oud Malaki | Essence | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2012 | 2023 |
| Gender | Male | Unisex |
| Perfumer | Dominique Ropion | — |
| Best season | Fall | Fall |
Scent DNA
How do Oud Malaki and Essence smell?
Oud Malaki
Tobacco
Oud
Woody
Animalic
Warm Spicy
Sweet
Fresh Spicy
Aromatic
Essence
Woody
Oud
Leather
Aromatic
Warm Spicy
Fresh Spicy
Animalic
Powdery
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Oud Malaki and Essence share?
Top
LavenderGrapefruit
CypressBergamotSaffronCardamom
Heart
Spicy NotesTobaccoLeather
RoseNutmegJasmine
Base
AmberOud
OudLeatherCedarwoodSandalwoodAmberVanillaTonka BeanMusk
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
Which performs better, Oud Malaki or Essence?
| Oud Malaki | Essence | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 4-6 hours | 10+ hours |
| Sillage | moderate | strong |
No varnish
What do reviewers say about Oud Malaki and Essence?
The name means Royal Oud. The fragrance opens with bright citrus and herbal notes that keep the first hour from feeling heavy. As the top notes recede, tobacco and leather emerge to establish a warm,.Oud Malaki
This is the fragrance for someone who's done chasing compliments. The oud-leather-cedar base is rich and unapologetic, and it will outlast most things you own. It's not trying to impress you.Essence
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