Fragrance comparison

Amalaya vs Body

Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.

Updated 31 Oct 2026 251 ratings analysed

5 wins

Amalaya

Parfums d'Elmar

3.7827 votes

Rank #43,061 WoodyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

39%scent match

Some overlap

Body

KKW Fragrance

3.37224 votes

Rank #28,836 WoodyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Amalaya takes 5 of 7 categories.

Amalaya
Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Body
Choose it for a woody and citrus character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer.

Amalaya5/7

Body2/7

Ratings & consensus: Amalaya
Community sentiment: Amalaya
Longevity: Amalaya
Sillage & projection: Amalaya
Value for money: Body
Versatility: Amalaya
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Body

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance

AmalayaParfums d'Elmar

BodyKKW Fragrance

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.78/ 5 · 27 votes

Have 23%Had 4%Want 73%

3.37/ 5 · 224 votes

Have 75%Had 25%Want 0%

Category winnerAmalayaRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

44%Love

26%Like

11%Ok

0%Dislike

19%Hate

27 votes

31%Love

21%Like

5%Ok

42%Dislike

1%Hate

224 votes

Category winnerAmalayaMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity78

〰 Sillage82

♥ Love / hate69

⏱ Longevity51

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate59

Category winners

LongevityAmalaya

SillageAmalaya

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value36

¤ Price value54

Category winnerBodyBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

warm spicy91%

aromatic83%

cinnamon74%

musky65%

powdery56%

woody100%

citrus92%

white floral84%

powdery77%

sweet69%

musky61%

Scent match39%Some overlap · both woody, powdery and musky

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top15-30 mins

Ceylon CinnamonAmyrisBergamot

Heart2-4 hrs

Ylang-YlangJasmineViolet

Base7-10+ hrs

MuskAmbrox SuperAustralian SandalwoodHaitian VetiverMossPatchouli

Top

PeachBergamotGreen MandarinPink Pepper

Heart

Jasmine SambacYlang-YlangTurkish Rose

Base

Australian SandalwoodMuskHaitian VetiverAmber

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Ylang-Ylang, Musk and Australian Sandalwood. Durations are only published for Amalaya, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer88

Fall88

Winter100

Day100

Night75

Spring87

Summer100

Fall55

Winter35

Day–

Night–

Category winnerAmalayaMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men23

Unisex38

Women38

Men2

Unisex14

Women84

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#43,061

PerfumerFirmenich

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#28,836

PerfumerNicole Mancini

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerBodyHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Parfums d'Elmar Amalaya opens with a quick spark of zesty bergamot backed by dry Ceylon cinnamon and balsamic amyris. The first spray leaves a visible sheen of perfume oil on the skin. Give it ninety seconds. The initial alcohol flash burns off rapidly to reveal a soft heart of creamy ylang-ylang, powdery violet, and …

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Body by KKW Fragrance blends juicy peach nectar with bright bergamot, settling into a heart of jasmine sambac and Turkish rose. This floral woody musk creates a soft, feminine presence that thrives in warmer weather. It offers a clean, approachable scent for daily wear, focusing on smooth woods and musk during the dry…

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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, Amalaya or Body?

Amalaya takes 5 of 7 categories. Amalaya is rated 3.78/5 from 27 votes; Body is rated 3.37/5 from 224 votes. Choose Amalaya for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Body for a woody and citrus character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer.

Which lasts longer, Amalaya or Body?

Amalaya lasts longest (Amalaya 78/100, Body 51/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Amalaya or Body?

Amalaya projects furthest (Amalaya 82/100, Body 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Amalaya and Body smell similar?

Some overlap: a 39% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, powdery and musky accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Ylang-Ylang, Musk and Australian Sandalwood.

Is Amalaya or Body better for summer or winter?

For summer, Body is the stronger pick. For winter, Amalaya is the stronger pick. Amalaya suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Amalaya and Body?

Amalaya has top notes of Ceylon Cinnamon, Amyris and Bergamot, heart notes of Ylang-Ylang, Jasmine and Violet, a base of Musk, Ambrox Super, Australian Sandalwood and Haitian Vetiver. Body has top notes of Peach, Bergamot, Green Mandarin and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Jasmine Sambac, Ylang-Ylang and Turkish Rose, a base of Australian Sandalwood, Musk, Haitian Vetiver and Amber.