Fragrance comparison

INK vs Pricesne – Light Potion

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 39 ratings analysed

INK

Mallo

3.8126 votes

Rank #24,648 WoodyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

46%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Pricesne – Light Potion

Adi Ale Van

4.4613 votes

Rank #40,176 AmberWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Pricesne – Light Potion takes 4 of 5 categories.

INK
Choose it for a woody and amber character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.
Pricesne – Light Potion
Choose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.

INK1/5

Pricesne – Light Potion4/5

Ratings & consensus: Pricesne – Light Potion
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Pricesne – Light Potion
Sillage & projection: Pricesne – Light Potion
Value for money: Pricesne – Light Potion
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

Pricesne – Light PotionAdi Ale Van

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.81/ 5 · 26 votes

Have 19%Had 1%Want 80%

4.46/ 5 · 13 votes

Have 7%Had 1%Want 92%

Category winnerPricesne – Light PotionRating 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

77%Love

8%Like

8%Ok

0%Dislike

8%Hate

13 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity78

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate70

⏱ Longevity89

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate87

Category winners

LongevityPricesne – Light Potion

SillagePricesne – Light Potion

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value30

¤ Price value50

Category winnerPricesne – Light PotionBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

amber91%

aromatic83%

fruity74%

sweet65%

balsamic56%

amber100%

woody90%

warm spicy80%

earthy70%

balsamic60%

aromatic50%

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

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

MyrrhCandle WaxDried FruitsBlackwoodSpicy NotesCardamomOpoponaxCypriolIndonesian Patchouli LeafEucalyptusOakmossStyrax

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesStyrax 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

Spring43

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night75

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men40

Unisex60

Women0

Men64

Unisex36

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#40,176

PerfumerAdi ale Van

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…

Reviews →

Pricesne , Light Potion by Adi Ale Van is a fragrance for women and men. This is a new fragrance. Pricesne , Light Potion was launched in 2024. The nose behind this fragrance is Adi ale Van.

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, INK or Pricesne – Light Potion?

Pricesne – Light Potion takes 4 of 5 categories. INK is rated 3.81/5 from 26 votes; Pricesne – Light Potion is rated 4.46/5 from 13 votes. Choose INK for a woody and amber character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Pricesne – Light Potion for a amber and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, INK or Pricesne – Light Potion?

Pricesne – Light Potion lasts longest (Pricesne – Light Potion 89/100, INK 78/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, INK or Pricesne – Light Potion?

Pricesne – Light Potion projects furthest (Pricesne – Light Potion 67/100, INK 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Do INK and Pricesne – Light Potion smell similar?

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

Is INK or Pricesne – Light Potion better for summer or winter?

INK suits evening wear; Pricesne – Light Potion suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in INK and Pricesne – Light Potion?

INK features Ink, Raspberry, Styrax, Sandalwood and Frankincense. Pricesne – Light Potion features Myrrh, Candle Wax, Dried Fruits, Blackwood and Spicy Notes.