Genesis Oud Malaki vs Zafar
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
51%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Zafar takes 3 of 5 categories.
Genesis Oud MalakiChoose it for a oud and rose character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.
ZafarChoose it for a oud and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Genesis Oud Malaki2/5
Zafar3/5
- Ratings & consensus
- Zafar
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Genesis Oud Malaki
- Sillage & projection
- Zafar
- Value for money
- Genesis Oud Malaki
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Zafar
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Genesis Oud MalakiLe ChameauZafarOmanluxuryWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.30/ 5 · 10 votes
Have 35%Had 14%Want 51%
4.27/ 5 · 332 votes
Have 36%Had 5%Want 59%
Category winnerZafarRating 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
68%Love
17%Like
8%Ok
1%Dislike
5%Hate
228 votes
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityGenesis Oud Malaki
SillageZafar
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%
oud100%
amber92%
fresh spicy84%
woody77%
citrus69%
warm spicy61%
Scent match51%Some overlap · both oud, amber and woody
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
RoseAppleBergamotGrapefruitPink Pepper
Heart
OlibanumOrange BlossomCinnamonJasmineOrrisLily-of-the-Valley
Base
Agarwood (Oud)MuskAmberVanillaSandalwoodPatchouliMossVetiver
InformationalShared notesRose, Bergamot, Agarwood (Oud) and Amber. 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
Spring80
Summer46
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
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#1,337
PerfumerPierre-Constantin Guéros
Launched—
Reviews54
Category winnerZafarHigher 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 →Zafar by Omanluxury brings a complex blend of Indian oud and Hojari frankincense to the table. This unisex fragrance opens with a sharp burst of apple and pink pepper before softening into a resinous, woody base. It is a bold choice for cooler weather or formal evening events when you want a scent that balances floral…
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 Zafar?
Zafar takes 3 of 5 categories. Genesis Oud Malaki is rated 3.30/5 from 10 votes; Zafar is rated 4.27/5 from 332 votes. Choose Genesis Oud Malaki for a oud and rose character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Zafar for a oud and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Which lasts longer, Genesis Oud Malaki or Zafar?
Genesis Oud Malaki lasts longest (Genesis Oud Malaki 87/100, Zafar 83/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Genesis Oud Malaki or Zafar?
Projection is very close: Zafar 76/100, Genesis Oud Malaki 75/100 for sillage.
Do Genesis Oud Malaki and Zafar smell similar?
Some overlap: a 51% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share oud, amber and woody accords. Common notes include Rose, Bergamot, Agarwood (Oud) and Amber.
Is Genesis Oud Malaki or Zafar 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 Zafar?
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. Zafar has top notes of Rose, Apple, Bergamot and Grapefruit, heart notes of Olibanum, Orange Blossom, Cinnamon and Jasmine, a base of Agarwood (Oud), Musk, Amber and Vanilla.
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