Fragrance comparison

Fondré Noir vs Malibu Night

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 111 ratings analysed

Fondré Noir

The Dua Brand

4.004 votes

Rank #44,490 SweetFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

54%scent match

Some overlap

Malibu Night

Pamela Anderson

3.86107 votes

Rank #10,139 WoodyFloral

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

Fondré Noir
Choose it for a sweet and floral character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Malibu Night
Choose it for a woody and floral character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, evening wear.

Fondré Noir2/4

Malibu Night2/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Fondré NoirThe Dua Brand

Malibu NightPamela Anderson

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 47%Had 7%Want 47%

3.86/ 5 · 107 votes

Have 26%Had 14%Want 61%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

75%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

25%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

39%Love

33%Like

4%Ok

23%Dislike

1%Hate

107 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate71

Category winners

LongevityFondré Noir

SillageFondré Noir

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value63

¤ Price value84

Category winnerMalibu NightBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

sweet100%

floral92%

woody84%

powdery77%

amber69%

white floral61%

woody100%

floral92%

sweet84%

patchouli77%

warm spicy69%

powdery61%

Scent match54%Some overlap · both sweet, floral and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

Sicilian BergamotDyer’s GreenweedMarron glaceSandalwoodChampacaVanillaJasmineVioletOrchidCognacAmber

No top / heart / base split published

Notes

PatchouliOrchidMexican chocolatePomegranateChampacaGreen NotesVanilleMahoganyAmberLotusViolet

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesChampaca, Violet, Orchid and Amber. Durations are only published for Fondré Noir, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring67

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night67

Spring89

Summer100

Fall89

Winter56

Day82

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men50

Unisex50

Women0

Men0

Unisex11

Women89

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#44,490

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#10,139

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews36

Category winnerMalibu NightHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Fondré Noir by The Dua Brand is a dense woody chypre fragrance built around a boozy, floral core. It opens with an intoxicating splash of French cognac and sparkling Sicilian bergamot, backed by the subtle green bite of Dyer's greenweed. The fragrance quickly turns deeply floral as champaca takes center stage, support…

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Malibu Night by Pamela Anderson blends dark Mexican chocolate, earthy patchouli, and tart pomegranate into a dense nighttime scent. Designed for cool evening outings and late bar runs, it pairs sweet gourmand notes with a woody, slightly spicy backdrop that stands apart from typical light fruity celebrity releases.

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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, Fondré Noir or Malibu Night?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Fondré Noir is rated 4.00/5 from 4 votes; Malibu Night is rated 3.86/5 from 107 votes. Choose Fondré Noir for a sweet and floral character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Malibu Night for a woody and floral character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Fondré Noir or Malibu Night?

Fondré Noir lasts longest (Fondré Noir 73/100, Malibu Night 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Fondré Noir or Malibu Night?

Fondré Noir projects furthest (Fondré Noir 67/100, Malibu Night 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Fondré Noir and Malibu Night smell similar?

Some overlap: a 54% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet, floral and woody accords. Common notes include Champaca, Violet, Orchid and Amber.

Is Fondré Noir or Malibu Night better for summer or winter?

Fondré Noir suits daytime wear; Malibu Night suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Fondré Noir and Malibu Night?

Fondré Noir features Sicilian Bergamot, Dyer’s Greenweed, Marron glace, Sandalwood and Champaca. Malibu Night features Patchouli, Orchid, Mexican chocolate, Pomegranate and Champaca.