Fragrance comparison

Christian Dubois Inspired vs Kings & Queens Malik

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 22 ratings analysed

Christian Dubois Inspired

Dilís Parfum

3.437 votes

Rank #67,238 WoodyEarthy

Full profile Similar & dupes

56%scent match

Closely related

4 wins

Kings & Queens Malik

Amaran

4.6015 votes

Rank #24,754 WoodyWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Kings & Queens Malik takes 4 of 4 categories.

Christian Dubois Inspired
Choose it for a woody and earthy character. Best in fall, day or night wear.
Kings & Queens Malik
Choose it for a woody and white floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Christian Dubois Inspired0/4

Kings & Queens Malik4/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Christian Dubois InspiredDilís Parfum

Kings & Queens MalikAmaran

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.43/ 5 · 7 votes

Have 36%Had 9%Want 55%

4.60/ 5 · 15 votes

Have 17%Had 1%Want 82%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

0%Love

71%Like

14%Ok

0%Dislike

14%Hate

7 votes · too few to score

87%Love

0%Like

7%Ok

0%Dislike

7%Hate

15 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity47

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate61

⏱ Longevity93

〰 Sillage91

♥ Love / hate90

Category winners

LongevityKings & Queens Malik

SillageKings & Queens Malik

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value67

¤ Price value95

Category winnerKings & Queens MalikBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

earthy83%

mossy65%

aromatic48%

citrus30%

woody100%

white floral92%

citrus84%

aromatic77%

marine69%

amber61%

Scent match56%Closely related · both woody, aromatic and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15 to 30 minutes

GrapefruitBergamotPlum

Heart1 to 2 hours

Orange BlossomHazelnutJasmine

Base3 to 6 hours

CedarVetiverOakmossPatchouliAmber

Top

Sea NotesGrapefruitPlumBergamot

Heart

Orange BlossomJasmineHoneyHazelnutBay Leaf

Base

Cashmere WoodAmberwoodPatchouliOakmossVetiverCedar

InformationalShared notesGrapefruit, Bergamot, Plum and Orange Blossom. Durations are only published for Christian Dubois Inspired, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring33

Summer0

Fall100

Winter67

Day100

Night100

Spring100

Summer89

Fall95

Winter95

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men63

Unisex25

Women13

Men96

Unisex4

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#67,238

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#24,754

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerKings & Queens MalikHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Christian Dubois Inspired by Dilís Parfum delivers a woody profile built on contrasting fruit, nutty accents, and forest floor elements. The opening pairs sharp grapefruit and bright bergamot with sweet plum flesh. Soon after, the scent shifts toward a richer core where toasted hazelnut mingles with floral orange blos…

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Kings & Queens Malik by Amaran is a Woody Aromatic fragrance for men. This is a new fragrance. Kings & Queens Malik was launched in 2025. Top notes are Sea Notes, Grapefruit, Plum and Bergamot; middle notes are Orange Blossom, Jasmine, Honey, Hazelnut and Bay Leaf; base notes are Cashmere Wood, Amberwood, Patchouli, O…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Christian Dubois Inspired or Kings & Queens Malik?

Kings & Queens Malik takes 4 of 4 categories. Christian Dubois Inspired is rated 3.43/5 from 7 votes; Kings & Queens Malik is rated 4.60/5 from 15 votes. Choose Christian Dubois Inspired for a woody and earthy character. Best in fall, day or night wear. Choose Kings & Queens Malik for a woody and white floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Christian Dubois Inspired or Kings & Queens Malik?

Kings & Queens Malik lasts longest (Kings & Queens Malik 93/100, Christian Dubois Inspired 47/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Christian Dubois Inspired or Kings & Queens Malik?

Kings & Queens Malik projects furthest (Kings & Queens Malik 91/100, Christian Dubois Inspired 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Christian Dubois Inspired and Kings & Queens Malik smell similar?

Closely related: a 56% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and citrus accords. Common notes include Grapefruit, Bergamot, Plum and Orange Blossom.

Is Christian Dubois Inspired or Kings & Queens Malik better for summer or winter?

Christian Dubois Inspired suits day or night wear; Kings & Queens Malik suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Christian Dubois Inspired and Kings & Queens Malik?

Christian Dubois Inspired has top notes of Grapefruit, Bergamot and Plum, heart notes of Orange Blossom, Hazelnut and Jasmine, a base of Cedar, Vetiver, Oakmoss and Patchouli. Kings & Queens Malik has top notes of Sea Notes, Grapefruit, Plum and Bergamot, heart notes of Orange Blossom, Jasmine, Honey and Hazelnut, a base of Cashmere Wood, Amberwood, Patchouli and Oakmoss.