Fragrance comparison

INK vs O The Exclusive Parfum

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 275 ratings analysed

INK

Mallo

3.8126 votes

Rank #24,803 WoodyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

46%scent match

Some overlap

7 wins

O The Exclusive Parfum

Roja Dove

3.99249 votes

Rank #2,336 WoodyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

O The Exclusive Parfum takes 7 of 7 categories.

INK
Choose it for a woody and amber character. Best in winter, evening wear.
O The Exclusive Parfum
Choose it for a woody and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, day or night wear.

INK0/7

O The Exclusive Parfum7/7

Ratings & consensus: O The Exclusive Parfum
Community sentiment: O The Exclusive Parfum
Longevity: O The Exclusive Parfum
Sillage & projection: O The Exclusive Parfum
Value for money: O The Exclusive Parfum
Versatility: O The Exclusive Parfum
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: O The Exclusive Parfum

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

INKMallo

O The Exclusive ParfumRoja Dove

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.81/ 5 · 26 votes

Have 19%Had 1%Want 80%

3.99/ 5 · 249 votes

Have 39%Had 13%Want 48%

Category winnerO The Exclusive ParfumRating 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

57%Love

21%Like

3%Ok

12%Dislike

6%Hate

89 votes

Category winnerO The Exclusive ParfumMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity78

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate70

⏱ Longevity89

〰 Sillage83

♥ Love / hate80

Category winners

LongevityO The Exclusive Parfum

SillageO The Exclusive Parfum

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value30

¤ Price value49

Category winnerO The Exclusive ParfumBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

amber91%

aromatic83%

fruity74%

sweet65%

balsamic56%

woody100%

amber92%

musky84%

sweet77%

fruity69%

powdery61%

Scent match46%Some overlap · both woody, amber and fruity

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

Bergamot

Heart

RaspberryGeraniumRose de MaiJasmineOrange BlossomViolet

Base

Agarwood (Oud)Cashmere WoodAmbergrisMuskBirchAmyrisSaffronCypriol Oil or Nagarmotha

InformationalShared notesRaspberry. 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

Spring83

Summer24

Fall86

Winter100

Day97

Night100

Category winnerO The Exclusive ParfumMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men40

Unisex60

Women0

Men27

Unisex58

Women15

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#24,803

PerfumerAntonio Lasheras, Rajesh Balkrishnan

Launched—

Reviews5

Overall rank#2,336

PerfumerRoja Dove

Launched—

Reviews52

Category winnerO The Exclusive ParfumHigher 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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O The Exclusive Parfum opens with juicy raspberry and a quick flash of bergamot, then settles into a rich oud-amber base with musk, woods and a soft floral lift. It wears smooth, creamy and full-bodied rather than harsh. This suits someone who wants fruity sweetness over a polished woody oriental structure. Sample fir…

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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 O The Exclusive Parfum?

O The Exclusive Parfum takes 7 of 7 categories. INK is rated 3.81/5 from 26 votes; O The Exclusive Parfum is rated 3.99/5 from 249 votes. Choose INK for a woody and amber character. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose O The Exclusive Parfum for a woody and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, INK or O The Exclusive Parfum?

O The Exclusive Parfum lasts longest (O The Exclusive Parfum 89/100, INK 78/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, INK or O The Exclusive Parfum?

O The Exclusive Parfum projects furthest (O The Exclusive Parfum 83/100, INK 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Do INK and O The Exclusive Parfum smell similar?

Some overlap: a 46% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, amber and fruity accords. Common notes include Raspberry.

Is INK or O The Exclusive Parfum better for summer or winter?

For summer, O The Exclusive Parfum is the stronger pick. For winter, INK is the stronger pick. INK suits evening wear; O The Exclusive Parfum suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in INK and O The Exclusive Parfum?

INK features Ink, Raspberry, Styrax, Sandalwood and Frankincense. O The Exclusive Parfum has top notes of Bergamot, heart notes of Raspberry, Geranium, Rose de Mai and Jasmine, a base of Agarwood (Oud), Cashmere Wood, Ambergris and Musk.