Fragrance comparison

Bloodiris vs Musk Malabi

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

Updated 12 Oct 2026 19 ratings analysed

3 wins

Bloodiris

Roberto Cavalli

4.5317 votes

Rank #15,952 PowderyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

34%scent match

Clearly different

Musk Malabi

Ayala Moriel

3.502 votes

Rank #61,458 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Bloodiris takes 3 of 3 categories.

Bloodiris
Choose it for a powdery and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Musk Malabi
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Best in spring, evening wear.

Bloodiris3/3

Musk Malabi0/3

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

BloodirisRoberto Cavalli

Musk MalabiAyala Moriel

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.53/ 5 · 17 votes

Have 21%Had 0%Want 79%

3.50/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 0%Had 5%Want 95%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

76%Love

6%Like

12%Ok

6%Dislike

0%Hate

17 votes · too few to score

50%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

50%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate88

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage25

♥ Love / hate63

Category winners

LongevityBloodiris

SillageBloodiris

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value41

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

powdery100%

citrus90%

iris80%

musky70%

warm spicy60%

earthy50%

citrus100%

aromatic92%

white floral84%

woody77%

musky69%

warm spicy61%

Scent match34%Clearly different · both citrus, musky and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Blood Orange

Heart

Italian IrisTurmeric

Base

MuskCashmeran

Top

Bitter OrangeCardamomCorianderBlood Orange

Heart

RoseNeroliOrange Blossom

Base

CedarMuskVanilla

InformationalShared notesBlood Orange and Musk. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer83

Fall83

Winter17

Day100

Night46

Spring100

Summer100

Fall0

Winter0

Day–

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men19

Unisex50

Women31

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#15,952

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews21

Overall rank#61,458

PerfumerAyala Moriel

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerBloodirisHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Bloodiris by Roberto Cavalli is a modern unisex scent built around the tension between vibrant blood orange and a waxy, iris-forward heart. It offers a clean, sophisticated profile that relies on musky and woody undertones for structure. This fragrance is well-suited for those who appreciate citrus-driven compositions…

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Musk Malabi opens bright and spiced, with bitter orange, blood orange, cardamom and coriander giving it a zesty, aromatic lift. As it settles, neroli, orange blossom and rose soften the edges, while musk, cedar and vanilla keep the dry-down smooth, lightly powdery and close to the skin. It reads as a gentle citrus flo…

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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, Bloodiris or Musk Malabi?

Bloodiris takes 3 of 3 categories. Bloodiris is rated 4.53/5 from 17 votes; Musk Malabi is rated 3.50/5 from 2 votes. Choose Bloodiris for a powdery and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Musk Malabi for a citrus and aromatic character. Best in spring, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Bloodiris or Musk Malabi?

Bloodiris lasts longest (Bloodiris 64/100, Musk Malabi 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Bloodiris or Musk Malabi?

Bloodiris projects furthest (Bloodiris 58/100, Musk Malabi 25/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Bloodiris and Musk Malabi smell similar?

Clearly different: a 34% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, musky and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Blood Orange and Musk.

Is Bloodiris or Musk Malabi better for summer or winter?

Bloodiris suits daytime wear; Musk Malabi suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Bloodiris and Musk Malabi?

Bloodiris has top notes of Blood Orange, heart notes of Italian Iris and Turmeric, a base of Musk and Cashmeran. Musk Malabi has top notes of Bitter Orange, Cardamom, Coriander and Blood Orange, heart notes of Rose, Neroli and Orange Blossom, a base of Cedar, Musk and Vanilla.