Cedar Malaki vs The Man Intense
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
64%scent match
Closely related
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Cedar Malaki takes 4 of 6 categories.
Cedar MalakiChoose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and note pyramid duration.
The Man IntenseChoose it for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.
Cedar Malaki4/6
The Man Intense2/6
- Ratings & consensus
- Cedar Malaki
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Cedar Malaki
- Sillage & projection
- The Man Intense
- Value for money
- The Man Intense
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Cedar Malaki
- Fragranxe ranking
- Cedar Malaki
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Cedar MalakiChopardThe Man IntenseParfums Marco SerussiWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.03/ 5 · 324 votes
4.21/ 5 · 29 votes
Have 43%Had 7%Want 50%
Category winnerCedar MalakiRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hateNot enough votes yet
48%Love
31%Like
14%Ok
7%Dislike
0%Hate
29 votes
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityCedar Malaki
SillageThe Man Intense
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerThe Man IntenseBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwoody100%
aromatic83%
amber65%
warm spicy48%
earthy30%
warm spicy100%
woody92%
aromatic84%
amber77%
fresh spicy69%
sweet61%
Scent match64%Closely related · both woody, aromatic and warm spicy
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop15-30 mins
CypressCardamomArtemisiaGrapefruitLavender
Heart2-4 hrs
Atlas CedarCedar
Base6-10 hrs
LabdanumCypriol Oil or NagarmothaPatchouliTonka Bean
Top15 to 30 minutes
LavenderGrapefruitMandarin OrangeLemon
Heart2 to 3 hours
CinnamonBlack PepperCardamomCypressTonka BeanPraline
Base4 to 6 hours
TobaccoAmberPatchouliVetiverLabdanumMuskBalsam Fir
Category winnerCedar MalakiLongest dry-down: 6-10 hrs
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonNo season votes yet
Spring29
Summer29
Fall100
Winter100
Day67
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#8,277
PerfumerAlberto Morillas
Launched2023
Reviews32
Overall rank#26,915
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews4
Category winnerCedar MalakiHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotChopard Cedar Malaki brings a blast of rugged mountain timber straight out of the bottle. The first spray releases a pungent crackle of green cypress needles, bitter grapefruit zest, and crushed cardamom pods. It feels intensely aromatic. Within twenty minutes, the sharp citrus solvent flash recedes, giving way to dry…
Reviews →The Man Intense by Parfums Marco Serussi is an oriental fougere that balances bright citrus with dense, sweet woods. The scent opens with a sharp burst of lemon, grapefruit, and mandarin orange tempered by clean lavender. As the initial freshness settles, the fragrance shifts into a heart of cinnamon, black pepper, ca…
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, Cedar Malaki or The Man Intense?
Cedar Malaki takes 4 of 6 categories. Cedar Malaki is rated 4.03/5 from 324 votes; The Man Intense is rated 4.21/5 from 29 votes. Choose Cedar Malaki for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and note pyramid duration. Choose The Man Intense for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, Cedar Malaki or The Man Intense?
Cedar Malaki lasts longest (Cedar Malaki 74/100, The Man Intense 70/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Cedar Malaki or The Man Intense?
The Man Intense projects furthest (The Man Intense 66/100, Cedar Malaki 60/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Cedar Malaki and The Man Intense smell similar?
Closely related: a 64% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Cypress, Cardamom, Grapefruit and Lavender.
Is Cedar Malaki or The Man Intense better for summer or winter?
The Man Intense suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Cedar Malaki and The Man Intense?
Cedar Malaki has top notes of Cypress, Cardamom, Artemisia and Grapefruit, heart notes of Atlas Cedar and Cedar, a base of Labdanum, Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha, Patchouli and Tonka Bean. The Man Intense has top notes of Lavender, Grapefruit, Mandarin Orange and Lemon, heart notes of Cinnamon, Black Pepper, Cardamom and Cypress, a base of Tobacco, Amber, Patchouli and Vetiver.
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