Fragrance comparison

Genesis Oud Malaki vs Kashkha

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 270 ratings analysed

Genesis Oud Malaki

Le Chameau

3.3010 votes

Rank #59,421 OudRose

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35%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Kashkha

Swiss Arabian

3.89260 votes

Rank #5,410 Warm SpicyWoody

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Kashkha takes 3 of 5 categories.

Genesis Oud Malaki
Choose it for a oud and rose character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.
Kashkha
Choose it for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Genesis Oud Malaki2/5

Kashkha3/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Genesis Oud MalakiLe Chameau

KashkhaSwiss Arabian

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.30/ 5 · 10 votes

Have 35%Had 14%Want 51%

3.89/ 5 · 260 votes

Have 38%Had 17%Want 44%

Category winnerKashkhaRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

20%Love

30%Like

10%Ok

40%Dislike

0%Hate

10 votes · too few to score

35%Love

40%Like

4%Ok

20%Dislike

1%Hate

241 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity87

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate58

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate72

Category winners

LongevityGenesis Oud Malaki

SillageGenesis Oud Malaki

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value69

¤ Price value78

Category winnerKashkhaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

oud100%

rose92%

amber84%

patchouli77%

woody69%

earthy61%

warm spicy100%

woody91%

aromatic83%

oud74%

fresh spicy65%

powdery56%

Scent match35%Some overlap · both oud and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top30 to 45 minutes

RoseBergamotNard Himalayan (Jatamansi)

Heart3 to 6 hours

Agarwood (Oud)AmberPatchouliApple

Base6 to 12+ hours

MuskVetiver

Top

AppleCinnamonBergamot

Heart

Agarwood (Oud)SaffronMarigoldCardamomCloves

Base

CedarSandalwoodMuskAmberVetiverOak

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Agarwood (Oud), Amber 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 season

Spring40

Summer0

Fall40

Winter100

Day50

Night100

Spring99

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men4

Unisex56

Women40

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#59,421

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Overall rank#5,410

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews34

Category winnerKashkhaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Genesis 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…

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Kashkha by Swiss Arabian is a bold, spicy oriental fragrance for women. It opens with sharp notes of crisp apple and warm cinnamon, settling into a deep, resinous heart of oud, saffron, and marigold. This perfume suits cooler weather, providing a long-lasting, sophisticated presence for formal evenings and special occ…

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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, Genesis Oud Malaki or Kashkha?

Kashkha takes 3 of 5 categories. Genesis Oud Malaki is rated 3.30/5 from 10 votes; Kashkha is rated 3.89/5 from 260 votes. Choose Genesis Oud Malaki for a oud and rose character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Kashkha for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Genesis Oud Malaki or Kashkha?

Genesis Oud Malaki lasts longest (Genesis Oud Malaki 87/100, Kashkha 75/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Genesis Oud Malaki or Kashkha?

Genesis Oud Malaki projects furthest (Genesis Oud Malaki 75/100, Kashkha 68/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Genesis Oud Malaki and Kashkha smell similar?

Some overlap: a 35% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share oud and woody accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Agarwood (Oud), Amber and Apple.

Is Genesis Oud Malaki or Kashkha better for summer or winter?

Genesis Oud Malaki suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Genesis Oud Malaki and Kashkha?

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. Kashkha has top notes of Apple, Cinnamon and Bergamot, heart notes of Agarwood (Oud), Saffron, Marigold and Cardamom, a base of Cedar, Sandalwood, Musk and Amber.