Fragrance comparison

INK vs Aghora

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 30 ratings analysed

INK

Mallo

3.8126 votes

Rank #24,648 WoodyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

40%scent match

Some overlap

Aghora

Byermia

4.504 votes

Rank #36,660 SmokyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

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

INK
Choose it for a woody and amber character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.
Aghora
Choose it for a smoky and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in spring, evening wear.

INK2/4

Aghora2/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Aghora
Sillage & projection: INK
Value for money: Aghora
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: INK

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

INKMallo

AghoraByermia

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.81/ 5 · 26 votes

Have 19%Had 1%Want 80%

4.50/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 19%Had 10%Want 71%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

54%Love

12%Like

8%Ok

15%Dislike

12%Hate

26 votes

50%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity78

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate70

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate88

Category winners

LongevityAghora

SillageINK

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value30

¤ Price value75

Category winnerAghoraBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

amber91%

aromatic83%

fruity74%

sweet65%

balsamic56%

smoky100%

aromatic92%

woody84%

herbal77%

tobacco69%

sweet61%

Scent match40%Some overlap · both woody, aromatic and sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

InkRaspberryStyraxSandalwoodFrankincenseIndian OudLabdanumOakmoss

No top / heart / base split published

Top

SmokecannabisMarigoldGhost PepperSageFig

Heart

TobaccoGalbanumFrankincenseOakmossOpoponaxBalsam Fir

Base

Choya RalGuaiac WoodIndian OudNatural MuskMyrrhLabdanumCastoreumSandalwood

InformationalShared notesSandalwood, Frankincense, Indian Oud and Labdanum. Durations are only published for INK, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring11

Summer22

Fall78

Winter100

Day25

Night100

Spring100

Summer50

Fall100

Winter100

Day–

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men40

Unisex60

Women0

Men67

Unisex33

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#24,648

PerfumerAntonio Lasheras, Rajesh Balkrishnan

Launched—

Reviews5

Overall rank#36,660

PerfumerAshek Zubayer, Rajesh Balkrishnan

Launched—

Reviews4

Category winnerINKHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

INK by Mallo delivers an unusual balance of dark resins, sharp ink, and tart fruit. Created in collaboration with tattoo artist GAKKIN, this unisex release centers on a distinctive carbon ink accord paired with rich Indian oud and tangy raspberry. As the scent settles, warm balsamic styrax, frankincense, and creamy sa…

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Aghora by Byermia is a bold, challenging fragrance that opens with a sharp, green, and smoky intensity. Inspired by ascetic practices, it balances earthy cannabis and ghost pepper with deep tobacco, resins, and Indian oud. It is best suited for cold weather and evening wear, designed for those who appreciate raw, unap…

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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, INK or Aghora?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. INK is rated 3.81/5 from 26 votes; Aghora is rated 4.50/5 from 4 votes. Choose INK for a woody and amber character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Aghora for a smoky and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in spring, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, INK or Aghora?

They last about the same: Aghora 80/100, INK 78/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, INK or Aghora?

INK projects furthest (INK 61/100, Aghora 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do INK and Aghora smell similar?

Some overlap: a 40% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and sweet accords. Common notes include Sandalwood, Frankincense, Indian Oud and Labdanum.

Is INK or Aghora better for summer or winter?

INK suits evening wear; Aghora suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in INK and Aghora?

INK features Ink, Raspberry, Styrax, Sandalwood and Frankincense. Aghora has top notes of Smoke, cannabis, Marigold and Ghost Pepper, heart notes of Tobacco, Galbanum, Frankincense and Oakmoss, a base of Choya Ral, Guaiac Wood, Indian Oud and Natural Musk.