Genesis Oud Malaki vs Oud Noir
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
41%scent match
Some overlap
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.
Oud NoirChoose it for a woody and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Genesis Oud Malaki3/5
Oud Noir2/5
- Ratings & consensus
- Oud Noir
- 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
- Oud Noir
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Genesis Oud MalakiLe ChameauOud NoirVertusWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.30/ 5 · 10 votes
Have 35%Had 14%Want 51%
4.03/ 5 · 111 votes
Have 76%Had 24%Want 0%
Category winnerOud NoirRating 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
41%Love
37%Like
8%Ok
14%Dislike
1%Hate
111 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%
woody100%
fruity92%
aromatic84%
warm spicy77%
rose69%
oud61%
Scent match41%Some overlap · both woody, oud and rose
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
PlumAppleSaffronRhubarbLemonGrapefruit
Heart
RoseGeraniumCarnationCedarAmberOrrisCyclamenMagnolia
Base
Agarwood (Oud)Guaiac WoodVetiverVanillaMuskSandalwoodPatchouliCastoreum
InformationalShared notesRose, Agarwood (Oud), Amber and Patchouli. 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
Spring86
Summer77
Fall100
Winter100
Day100
Night–
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#7,709
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews17
Category winnerOud NoirHigher 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 →Oud Noir by Vertus offers an unexpected twist on dark wood, mixing a tart fruit opening with a clean, dry woodiness. The scent dodges the typical heavy, syrupy sweetness of most modern oud releases. Instead, it pairs sharp rhubarb and plum against a cedar and saffron backdrop, creating a cool-weather unisex option tha…
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 Oud Noir?
Genesis Oud Malaki takes 3 of 5 categories. Genesis Oud Malaki is rated 3.30/5 from 10 votes; Oud Noir is rated 4.03/5 from 111 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 Oud Noir for a woody and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Genesis Oud Malaki or Oud Noir?
Genesis Oud Malaki lasts longest (Genesis Oud Malaki 87/100, Oud Noir 76/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Genesis Oud Malaki or Oud Noir?
Projection is very close: Genesis Oud Malaki 75/100, Oud Noir 74/100 for sillage.
Do Genesis Oud Malaki and Oud Noir smell similar?
Some overlap: a 41% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, oud and rose accords. Common notes include Rose, Agarwood (Oud), Amber and Patchouli.
Is Genesis Oud Malaki or Oud Noir better for summer or winter?
Genesis Oud Malaki suits evening wear; Oud Noir suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Genesis Oud Malaki and Oud Noir?
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. Oud Noir has top notes of Plum, Apple, Saffron and Rhubarb, heart notes of Rose, Geranium, Carnation and Cedar, a base of Agarwood (Oud), Guaiac Wood, Vetiver and Vanilla.
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