Fragrance comparison

INK vs Oud Forest

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 26 ratings analysed

1 wins

INK

Mallo

3.8126 votes

Rank #24,648 WoodyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

45%scent match

Some overlap

Oud Forest

Mahdi Perfumes

—0 votes

Rank #75,592 WoodyEarthy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

INK takes 1 of 1 categories.

INK
Choose it for a woody and amber character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.
Oud Forest
Choose it for a woody and earthy character.

INK1/1

Oud Forest0/1

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Not scored
Sillage & projection: Not scored
Value for money: Not scored
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

Oud ForestMahdi Perfumes

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.81/ 5 · 26 votes

Have 19%Had 1%Want 80%

—/ 5 · 0 votes

Have 17%Had 0%Want 83%

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

Not enough votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity78

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate70

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hateN/A

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value30

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

amber91%

aromatic83%

fruity74%

sweet65%

balsamic56%

woody100%

earthy92%

fruity84%

aromatic77%

green69%

ozonic61%

Scent match45%Some overlap · both woody, aromatic 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

Notes

Cypriol Oil or NagarmothaOakmossPatchouliRaspberryVanillaSandalwoodViolet LeafBlack CurrantBuchu or AgathosmaGalbanumGeosminIndian Oud

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesRaspberry, Sandalwood, Indian Oud and Oakmoss. 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

No season votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men40

Unisex60

Women0

Not enough votes yet

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#75,592

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

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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Oud Forest by Mahdi Perfumes delivers a damp, earthy experience that mimics a sudden rainfall in a deep woods. It blends the dark, soil-like warmth of Indian oud with the bright, sharp green of galbanum. This unisex scent wears best during quiet daytime hours when you want a grounded, mossy presence that sits close to…

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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.

Do INK and Oud Forest smell similar?

Some overlap: a 45% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and fruity accords. Common notes include Raspberry, Sandalwood, Indian Oud and Oakmoss.

Is INK or Oud Forest better for summer or winter?

INK suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in INK and Oud Forest?

INK features Ink, Raspberry, Styrax, Sandalwood and Frankincense. Oud Forest features Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha, Oakmoss, Patchouli, Raspberry and Vanilla.