Genesis Oud Malaki vs Gulbadan
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
25%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Genesis Oud Malaki takes 3 of 5 categories.
Genesis Oud MalakiChoose it for a oud and rose character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.
GulbadanChoose it for a white floral and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Genesis Oud Malaki3/5
Gulbadan2/5
- Ratings & consensus
- Gulbadan
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Genesis Oud Malaki
- Sillage & projection
- Genesis Oud Malaki
- Value for money
- Genesis Oud Malaki
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Gulbadan
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Genesis Oud MalakiLe ChameauGulbadanTolaWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.30/ 5 · 10 votes
Have 35%Had 14%Want 51%
3.41/ 5 · 29 votes
Have 32%Had 7%Want 61%
Category winnerGulbadanRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate20%Love
30%Like
10%Ok
40%Dislike
0%Hate
10 votes · too few to score
24%Love
31%Like
7%Ok
38%Dislike
0%Hate
29 votes
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityGenesis Oud Malaki
SillageGenesis Oud Malaki
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerGenesis Oud MalakiBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothoud100%
rose92%
amber84%
patchouli77%
woody69%
earthy61%
white floral100%
woody92%
sweet84%
floral77%
amber69%
powdery61%
Scent match25%Clearly different · both woody and amber
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop30 to 45 minutes
RoseBergamotNard Himalayan (Jatamansi)
Heart3 to 6 hours
Agarwood (Oud)AmberPatchouliApple
Base6 to 12+ hours
MuskVetiver
Top
PlumPineapplePeachGreen LeavesLimeStar AniseAppleLemon
Heart
Ylang-YlangJasmineRoseLily-of-the-ValleyOrris RootOrchidLilacFrench orange flower
Base
Agarwood (Oud)AmbergrisWhite MuskOakmossStyraxVetiverVanillaPatchouli
InformationalShared notesRose, Agarwood (Oud), Patchouli and Apple. Durations are only published for Genesis Oud Malaki, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring40
Summer0
Fall40
Winter100
Day50
Night100
Spring100
Summer50
Fall100
Winter75
Day100
Night80
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#59,421
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews3
Overall rank#43,716
PerfumerDhaher Bin Dhaher
Launched—
Reviews4
Category winnerGulbadanHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotGenesis Oud Malaki by Le Chameau is an intense woody aromatic fragrance built around dark resin, earthy greens, and dry woods. It opens with an herbal, rooty kick from Nard Himalayan (Jatamansi), paired alongside a faint tartness of bergamot and rose. Soon after, the scent turns heavy and smoky as agarwood (oud) and a…
Reviews →Gulbadan by Tola opens with a bright burst of plum, peach, and pineapple, balanced by a green undercurrent and star anise. The initial sweetness quickly settles into an expansive heart of ylang-ylang, rose, and jasmine. Underneath this floral bouquet lies a base of agarwood, sandalwood, and patchouli, which gives the …
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, Genesis Oud Malaki or Gulbadan?
Genesis Oud Malaki takes 3 of 5 categories. Genesis Oud Malaki is rated 3.30/5 from 10 votes; Gulbadan is rated 3.41/5 from 29 votes. Choose Genesis Oud Malaki for a oud and rose character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Gulbadan for a white floral and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Genesis Oud Malaki or Gulbadan?
Genesis Oud Malaki lasts longest (Genesis Oud Malaki 87/100, Gulbadan 67/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Genesis Oud Malaki or Gulbadan?
Genesis Oud Malaki projects furthest (Genesis Oud Malaki 75/100, Gulbadan 58/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Genesis Oud Malaki and Gulbadan smell similar?
Clearly different: a 25% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and amber accords. Common notes include Rose, Agarwood (Oud), Patchouli and Apple.
Is Genesis Oud Malaki or Gulbadan better for summer or winter?
Genesis Oud Malaki suits evening wear; Gulbadan suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Genesis Oud Malaki and Gulbadan?
Genesis Oud Malaki has top notes of Rose, Bergamot and Nard Himalayan (Jatamansi), heart notes of Agarwood (Oud), Amber, Patchouli and Apple, a base of Musk and Vetiver. Gulbadan has top notes of Plum, Pineapple, Peach and Green Leaves, heart notes of Ylang-Ylang, Jasmine, Rose and Lily-of-the-Valley, a base of Agarwood (Oud), Ambergris, White Musk and Oakmoss.
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