5 The Guardian Master vs Vanille Malika
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
35%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
5 The Guardian Master takes 6 of 7 categories.
5 The Guardian MasterChoose it for a warm spicy and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, evening wear.
Vanille MalikaChoose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.
5 The Guardian Master6/7
Vanille Malika1/7
- Ratings & consensus
- 5 The Guardian Master
- Community sentiment
- 5 The Guardian Master
- Longevity
- 5 The Guardian Master
- Sillage & projection
- 5 The Guardian Master
- Value for money
- 5 The Guardian Master
- Versatility
- 5 The Guardian Master
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Vanille Malika
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
5 The Guardian MasterSpiritumVanille MalikaChopardWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.98/ 5 · 45 votes
Have 22%Had 11%Want 67%
3.76/ 5 · 194 votes
Have 31%Had 5%Want 65%
Category winner5 The Guardian MasterRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate38%Love
36%Like
18%Ok
4%Dislike
4%Hate
45 votes
29%Love
37%Like
19%Ok
12%Dislike
4%Hate
194 votes
Category winner5 The Guardian MasterMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
Longevity5 The Guardian Master
Sillage5 The Guardian Master
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winner5 The Guardian MasterBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwarm spicy100%
amber92%
sweet84%
fresh spicy77%
vanilla69%
cinnamon61%
amber100%
woody92%
vanilla84%
balsamic77%
powdery69%
sweet61%
Scent match35%Some overlap · both amber, vanilla and sweet
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
Pink PepperCardamomNutmegOlibanumPepper OilRed Chilli PepperTurmeric
Heart
CinnamonTobaccoIrisCedarJasmineClary Sage
Base
Tonka BeanPlumBourbon VanillaLabdanumLeatherSandalwoodMuskAmber
Top15-30 mins
IncenseLitchiPink Pepper
Heart2-4 hrs
Bourbon VanillaMadagascar Vanilla
Base6-8+ hrs
OpoponaxSandalwoodCashmeran
InformationalShared notesPink Pepper, Bourbon Vanilla and Sandalwood. Durations are only published for Vanille Malika, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring41
Summer24
Fall100
Winter94
Day86
Night100
Spring35
Summer22
Fall0
Winter100
Day57
Night100
Category winner5 The Guardian MasterMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#18,669
PerfumerPhilippe Paparella-Paris
Launched—
Reviews5
Overall rank#14,444
PerfumerDora Baghriche
Launched2023
Reviews16
Category winnerVanille MalikaHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotSpiritum 5 The Guardian Master is a deep, warming fragrance centered on fiery spices, dry tobacco, and golden resins. It starts with a lively burst of pink pepper, red chilli, cardamom, and frankincense, smelling like a crackling kitchen spice rack before settling into smooth cedar, rich pipe tobacco, and warm cinnamo…
Reviews →Vanille Malika avoids the usual powdered sugar trap. You get hit first with tart lychee fruit, sharp pink pepper, and cool frankincense smoke. It feels prickly. Then, the sweetness turns darker and heavier. Thick bourbon vanilla and Madagascar vanilla pods take over the middle stage, smelling closer to spilled dark ru…
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, 5 The Guardian Master or Vanille Malika?
5 The Guardian Master takes 6 of 7 categories. 5 The Guardian Master is rated 3.98/5 from 45 votes; Vanille Malika is rated 3.76/5 from 194 votes. Choose 5 The Guardian Master for a warm spicy and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Vanille Malika for a amber and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, 5 The Guardian Master or Vanille Malika?
5 The Guardian Master lasts longest (5 The Guardian Master 75/100, Vanille Malika 66/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, 5 The Guardian Master or Vanille Malika?
Projection is very close: 5 The Guardian Master 55/100, Vanille Malika 53/100 for sillage.
Do 5 The Guardian Master and Vanille Malika smell similar?
Some overlap: a 35% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, vanilla and sweet accords. Common notes include Pink Pepper, Bourbon Vanilla and Sandalwood.
Is 5 The Guardian Master or Vanille Malika better for summer or winter?
For summer, 5 The Guardian Master is the stronger pick. For winter, Vanille Malika is the stronger pick. 5 The Guardian Master suits evening wear; Vanille Malika suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in 5 The Guardian Master and Vanille Malika?
5 The Guardian Master has top notes of Pink Pepper, Cardamom, Nutmeg and Olibanum, heart notes of Cinnamon, Tobacco, Iris and Cedar, a base of Tonka Bean, Plum, Bourbon Vanilla and Labdanum. Vanille Malika has top notes of Incense, Litchi and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Bourbon Vanilla and Madagascar Vanilla, a base of Opoponax, Sandalwood and Cashmeran.
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