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Amber Malaki vs Ghadan

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

Updated 587 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Amber Malaki takes 5 of 7 categories.

  • Amber Malaki

    Choose it for a amber and vanilla character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear.

  • Ghadan

    Choose it for a woody and amber character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in winter, evening wear.

Amber Malaki5/7
Ghadan2/7
Ratings & consensus
Amber Malaki
Community sentiment
Amber Malaki
Longevity
Amber Malaki
Sillage & projection
Amber Malaki
Value for money
Ghadan
Versatility
Ghadan
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Amber Malaki

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
Amber MalakiChopard
GhadanWe Pink
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
4.10/ 5 · 556 votes
Have 80%Had 20%Want 0%
3.58/ 5 · 31 votes
Have 63%Had 2%Want 35%
Category winnerAmber MalakiRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
43%Love
36%Like
11%Ok
9%Dislike
2%Hate

556 votes

29%Love
35%Like
16%Ok
3%Dislike
16%Hate

31 votes

Category winnerAmber MalakiMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity69
〰 Sillage59
♥ Love / hate78
⏱ Longevity63
〰 Sillage44
♥ Love / hate65
Category winners

LongevityAmber Malaki

SillageAmber Malaki

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value61
¤ Price value78
Category winnerGhadanBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
amber100%
vanilla83%
smoky65%
balsamic48%
woody30%
woody100%
amber92%
fruity84%
floral77%
warm spicy69%
almond61%
Scent match38%Some overlap · both amber and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

No top / heart / base split published

Top
AlmondIncenseCaramelPink Pepper
Heart
OsmanthusJasmine SambacRose
Base
SandalwoodPapyrusVanillaLabdanumAmberSaffron
InformationalShared notesAmber, Bourbon Vanilla, Incense and Labdanum. Durations are only published for Amber Malaki, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring45
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day71
Night100
Spring54
Summer23
Fall92
Winter100
Day44
Night100
Category winnerGhadanMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men48
Unisex46
Women6
Men0
Unisex22
Women78
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#2,766

PerfumerNot listed

Launched2015

Reviews60

Overall rank#50,892

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerAmber MalakiHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Chopard Amber Malaki centers on sweet golden amber, smooth bourbon vanilla, and dry papyrus wood. The first spray reveals a brief flash of orange blossom that cuts through the opening richness. Do not expect intense oud. Instead, gentle incense smoke and warm labdanum develop within fifteen minutes, creating a soft, r…

Reviews →

Ghadan opens with a sugary, warm blast of caramel and almond, balanced by a sharp hint of pink pepper. As it sits on the skin, a dry puff of incense emerges to cut the initial sweetness, preventing it from turning into a simple dessert scent. This fragrance suits cool autumn evenings or cozy winter days when you want …

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.

Recent comparisons

Head-to-head activity from live history

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Amber Malaki or Ghadan?

Amber Malaki takes 5 of 7 categories. Amber Malaki is rated 4.10/5 from 556 votes; Ghadan is rated 3.58/5 from 31 votes. Choose Amber Malaki for a amber and vanilla character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Ghadan for a woody and amber character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Amber Malaki or Ghadan?

Amber Malaki lasts longest (Amber Malaki 69/100, Ghadan 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Amber Malaki or Ghadan?

Amber Malaki projects furthest (Amber Malaki 59/100, Ghadan 44/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Amber Malaki and Ghadan smell similar?

Some overlap: a 38% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber and woody accords. Common notes include Amber, Bourbon Vanilla, Incense and Labdanum.

Is Amber Malaki or Ghadan better for summer or winter?

For summer, Ghadan is the stronger pick. For winter, Amber Malaki is the stronger pick. Amber Malaki suits evening wear; Ghadan suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Amber Malaki and Ghadan?

Amber Malaki features Amber, Bourbon Vanilla, Incense, Labdanum and Papyrus. Ghadan has top notes of Almond, Incense, Caramel and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Osmanthus, Jasmine Sambac and Rose, a base of Sandalwood, Papyrus, Vanilla and Labdanum.

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