Fragrance comparison

Attila vs Imperial Malt

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

Updated 29 Oct 2026 97 ratings analysed

5 wins

Attila

Amigdala Sentimentals

4.5845 votes

Rank #26,105 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

25%scent match

Clearly different

Imperial Malt

Manos Gerakinis

3.9252 votes

Rank #25,045 SweetWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Attila takes 5 of 7 categories.

Attila
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.
Imperial Malt
Choose it for a sweet and warm spicy character. Wins on versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Attila5/7

Imperial Malt2/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AttilaAmigdala Sentimentals

Imperial MaltManos Gerakinis

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.58/ 5 · 45 votes

Have 34%Had 4%Want 63%

3.92/ 5 · 52 votes

Have 17%Had 6%Want 78%

Category winnerAttilaRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

78%Love

9%Like

9%Ok

2%Dislike

2%Hate

45 votes

52%Love

19%Like

6%Ok

15%Dislike

8%Hate

52 votes

Category winnerAttilaMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity86

〰 Sillage76

♥ Love / hate89

⏱ Longevity74

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate73

Category winners

LongevityAttila

SillageAttila

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value57

¤ Price value32

Category winnerAttilaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic92%

earthy84%

fruity77%

powdery69%

sweet61%

sweet100%

warm spicy91%

fruity83%

chocolate74%

patchouli65%

whiskey56%

Scent match25%Clearly different · both sweet and fruity

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

CassisPlumRed BerriesMandarin Orange

Heart

OakmossLaurelsRumVioletIrisBergamotYlang YlangAmbrette

Base

VetiverPatchouliCedarCastoreumStyraxTobaccoLeatherCivet

Top15-30 mins

Brown sugarDark ChocolateCoconut Water

Heart2-4 hrs

PlumMaltVanillaWhiskey

Base6-10+ hrs

PatchouliLeatherWoodsy NotesVetiver

InformationalShared notesPlum, Vetiver, Patchouli and Leather. Durations are only published for Imperial Malt, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring76

Summer32

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring22

Summer22

Fall100

Winter100

Day32

Night100

Category winnerImperial MaltMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men74

Unisex13

Women13

Men37

Unisex48

Women15

Date 39%Party 32%Casual 19%Work 11%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#26,105

PerfumerGamze Seher Döşeyen

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#25,045

PerfumerIoanna Tanionou

Launched—

Reviews4

Category winnerImperial MaltHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Attila by Amigdala Sentimentals is a complex, woody chypre that leans heavily into darker, resinous textures. Built around a foundation of oakmoss, castoreum, and oud, it feels dense and grounded. It is a striking choice for cooler months or formal evening settings, offering significant projection and a lingering pres…

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Imperial Malt by Manos Gerakinis delivers an unapologetic splash of rich spirits and roasted sweets. The opening hits fast with melting dark chocolate, warm brown sugar, and a thin veil of coconut water. Give it ten minutes. The heart rolls in with malted barley, boozy whiskey, and stewed plum, wrapping the wearer in …

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Attila or Imperial Malt?

Attila takes 5 of 7 categories. Attila is rated 4.58/5 from 45 votes; Imperial Malt is rated 3.92/5 from 52 votes. Choose Attila for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter. Choose Imperial Malt for a sweet and warm spicy character. Wins on versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Attila or Imperial Malt?

Attila lasts longest (Attila 86/100, Imperial Malt 74/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Attila or Imperial Malt?

Attila projects furthest (Attila 76/100, Imperial Malt 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Attila and Imperial Malt smell similar?

Clearly different: a 25% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet and fruity accords. Common notes include Plum, Vetiver, Patchouli and Leather.

Is Attila or Imperial Malt better for summer or winter?

For summer, Attila is the stronger pick. For winter, Attila is the stronger pick. Imperial Malt suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Attila and Imperial Malt?

Attila has top notes of Cassis, Plum, Red Berries and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Oakmoss, Laurels, Rum and Violet, a base of Vetiver, Patchouli, Cedar and Castoreum. Imperial Malt has top notes of Brown sugar, Dark Chocolate and Coconut Water, heart notes of Plum, Malt, Vanilla and Whiskey, a base of Patchouli, Leather, Woodsy Notes and Vetiver.