Malabah
Penhaligon'sEau de Parfum2003
Side by side
Malabah vs. Etra
Is Malabah better than Etra?
Malabah rates higher with the community, while Etra wears longer on skin.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Shared notes
AmberSandalwoodMusk
fresh spicyaromaticwarm spicyrosepowderywoody
This match is a verified relationship from our fragrance graph. The score weighs each fragrance's notes, accords, mood, occasion, weather fit, gender, and performance — the same scale as the badges on every “reminds of” rail.
The essentials
What's different between Malabah and Etra?
| Malabah | Etra | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2003 | 1999 |
| Gender | Female | Unisex |
| Best season | Fall | Spring |
Scent DNA
How do Malabah and Etra smell?
Malabah
Fresh Spicy
Citrus
Aromatic
Fresh
Warm Spicy
Green
Rose
Powdery
Etra
Warm Spicy
Woody
Aromatic
Powdery
Rose
Balsamic
Fresh Spicy
Vanilla
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Malabah and Etra share?
Top
LemonBlack TeaCoriander
GeraniumCinnamonAllspice
Heart
GingerCardamomNutmegRoseOrris Root
SandalwoodMilk
Base
AmberSandalwoodMusk
AmberMuskVanilla
Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Spicy Notes
GingerCardamomCorianderNutmeg
CinnamonAllspice
Amber
Amber
Amber
Floral Notes
Rose
Geranium
Musk
Musk
Musk
Woody Notes
Sandalwood
Sandalwood
Where they fit
When and where do Malabah and Etra work?
Spring
Summer
Fall
Winter
Community taste
Which performs better, Malabah or Etra?
| Malabah | Etra | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 3.5/5 |
| Longevity | 4-6 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | moderate |
No varnish
What do reviewers say about Malabah and Etra?
Penhaligon's has a way with restraint, and Malabah is proof. Not the loudest Oriental in the room, the one that stays after everyone else has left. Earl Grey and coriander open the conversation.Malabah
The milk note is the deciding factor. It takes what could be another warm spice fragrance and makes it feel closer, almost skin-adjacent. Ceylonese cinnamon keeps it from going too soft.Etra
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