Amber Malaki vs Sahara Noir
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
55%scent match
Closely related
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Amber Malaki takes 5 of 7 categories.
Amber MalakiChoose it for a amber and vanilla character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.
Sahara NoirChoose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.
Amber Malaki5/7
Sahara Noir2/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Amber Malaki
- Community sentiment
- Amber Malaki
- Longevity
- Sahara Noir
- Sillage & projection
- Sahara Noir
- Value for money
- Amber Malaki
- Versatility
- Amber Malaki
- 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 MalakiChopardSahara NoirTom FordWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.10/ 5 · 556 votes
Have 80%Had 20%Want 0%
4.09/ 5 · 2,170 votes
Have 72%Had 28%Want 0%
Category winnerAmber MalakiRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate43%Love
36%Like
11%Ok
9%Dislike
2%Hate
556 votes
49%Love
29%Like
2%Ok
18%Dislike
1%Hate
2,170 votes
Category winnerAmber MalakiMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevitySahara Noir
SillageSahara Noir
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerAmber MalakiBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothamber100%
vanilla83%
smoky65%
balsamic48%
woody30%
amber100%
woody83%
balsamic65%
warm spicy48%
smoky30%
Scent match55%Closely related · both amber, balsamic and woody
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedNotes
AmberBourbon VanillaIncenseLabdanumPapyrusOrange Blossom
No top / heart / base split published
Top
LabdanumCypressBitter OrangeCalamus
Heart
IncenseBeeswaxCinnamonPapyrusMoroccan RoseEgyptian Jasmine
Base
Egyptian balsamAmberBenzoinAgarwood (Oud)CedarVanilla
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 seasonSpring45
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day71
Night100
Spring26
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Category winnerAmber MalakiMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#2,766
PerfumerNot listed
Launched2015
Reviews60
Overall rank#26,338
PerfumerRodrigo Flores-Roux
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerAmber MalakiHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotChopard 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 →Tom Ford Sahara Noir makes an immediate impact with a dry blast of Levantine cypress and bitter orange, though it quickly shifts into a warm, dry storm of frankincense. It is a highly resinous composition that mimics the scent of burning wood and ancient stone, stripping away the sugary sweetness found in modern amber…
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, Amber Malaki or Sahara Noir?
Amber Malaki takes 5 of 7 categories. Amber Malaki is rated 4.10/5 from 556 votes; Sahara Noir is rated 4.09/5 from 2,170 votes. Choose Amber Malaki for a amber and vanilla character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Sahara Noir for a amber and woody character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.
Which lasts longer, Amber Malaki or Sahara Noir?
Sahara Noir lasts longest (Sahara Noir 77/100, Amber Malaki 69/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Amber Malaki or Sahara Noir?
Sahara Noir projects furthest (Sahara Noir 68/100, Amber Malaki 59/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Amber Malaki and Sahara Noir smell similar?
Closely related: a 55% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, balsamic and woody accords. Common notes include Amber, Bourbon Vanilla, Incense and Labdanum.
Is Amber Malaki or Sahara Noir better for summer or winter?
For summer, Amber Malaki is the stronger pick. For winter, Amber Malaki is the stronger pick. Amber Malaki suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Amber Malaki and Sahara Noir?
Amber Malaki features Amber, Bourbon Vanilla, Incense, Labdanum and Papyrus. Sahara Noir has top notes of Labdanum, Cypress, Bitter Orange and Calamus, heart notes of Incense, Beeswax, Cinnamon and Papyrus, a base of Egyptian balsam, Amber, Benzoin and Agarwood (Oud).
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