Amber Malaki vs V Absolu
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
44%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
V Absolu takes 5 of 8 categories.
Amber MalakiChoose it for a amber and vanilla character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.
V AbsoluChoose it for a woody and vanilla character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in winter, daytime wear.
Amber Malaki2/8
V Absolu5/8
- Ratings & consensus
- V Absolu
- Community sentiment
- V Absolu
- Longevity
- Tie
- Sillage & projection
- V Absolu
- Value for money
- Amber Malaki
- Versatility
- V Absolu
- Note pyramid (duration)
- V Absolu
- Fragranxe ranking
- Amber Malaki
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Amber MalakiChopardV AbsoluValentinoWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.10/ 5 · 556 votes
Have 80%Had 20%Want 0%
4.12/ 5 · 765 votes
Have 37%Had 63%Want 0%
Category winnerV AbsoluRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate43%Love
36%Like
11%Ok
9%Dislike
2%Hate
556 votes
36%Love
51%Like
1%Ok
11%Dislike
0%Hate
765 votes
Category winnerV AbsoluMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityTie
SillageV Absolu
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%
woody100%
vanilla92%
powdery84%
amber77%
floral69%
citrus61%
Scent match44%Some overlap · both amber, vanilla 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
Top15-30 mins
FigVodkaMandarin OrangeFreesiaPink GrapefruitBalsam Fir
Heart2-4 hrs
RoseHeliotropeFrangipaniOrange Blossom
Base6-8+ hrs
Bourbon VanillaAmberSandalwoodIncenseMuskCedar
Category winnerV AbsoluLongest dry-down: 6-8+ hrs
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring45
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day71
Night100
Spring49
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day100
Night84
Category winnerV AbsoluMost 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#3,747
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews53
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 →V Absolu by Valentino opens with an unexpected pairing of juicy fig, crisp pink grapefruit, and a cool shot of chilled vodka that cuts through the fruit. As the bright citrus settles, warm orange blossom and powdery heliotrope take over the middle, softening the profile into a smooth floral heart. The true character o…
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 V Absolu?
V Absolu takes 5 of 8 categories. Amber Malaki is rated 4.10/5 from 556 votes; V Absolu is rated 4.12/5 from 765 votes. Choose Amber Malaki for a amber and vanilla character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose V Absolu for a woody and vanilla character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in winter, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Amber Malaki or V Absolu?
They last about the same: Amber Malaki 69/100, V Absolu 69/100 for longevity in community votes.
Which projects more, Amber Malaki or V Absolu?
Projection is very close: V Absolu 60/100, Amber Malaki 59/100 for sillage.
Do Amber Malaki and V Absolu smell similar?
Some overlap: a 44% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, vanilla and woody accords. Common notes include Amber, Bourbon Vanilla, Incense and Orange Blossom.
Is Amber Malaki or V Absolu 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; V Absolu suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Amber Malaki and V Absolu?
Amber Malaki features Amber, Bourbon Vanilla, Incense, Labdanum and Papyrus. V Absolu has top notes of Fig, Vodka, Mandarin Orange and Freesia, heart notes of Rose, Heliotrope, Frangipani and Orange Blossom, a base of Bourbon Vanilla, Amber, Sandalwood and Incense.
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