Fragrance comparison

INK vs St. Moses the Ethiopian

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 42 ratings analysed

INK

Mallo

3.8126 votes

Rank #24,802 WoodyAmber

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48%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

St. Moses the Ethiopian

Phronema Perfumes

4.2516 votes

Rank #32,160 IrisPowdery

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

St. Moses the Ethiopian takes 3 of 5 categories.

INK
Choose it for a woody and amber character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.
St. Moses the Ethiopian
Choose it for a iris and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, day or night wear.

INK1/5

St. Moses the Ethiopian3/5

Ratings & consensus: St. Moses the Ethiopian
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Tie
Sillage & projection: St. Moses the Ethiopian
Value for money: St. Moses the Ethiopian
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

St. Moses the EthiopianPhronema Perfumes

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.81/ 5 · 26 votes

Have 19%Had 1%Want 80%

4.25/ 5 · 16 votes

Have 1%Had 1%Want 97%

Category winnerSt. Moses the EthiopianRating 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

56%Love

33%Like

11%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

9 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity78

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate70

⏱ Longevity78

〰 Sillage73

♥ Love / hate84

Category winners

LongevityTie

SillageSt. Moses the Ethiopian

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value30

¤ Price value50

Category winnerSt. Moses the EthiopianBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

amber91%

aromatic83%

fruity74%

sweet65%

balsamic56%

iris100%

powdery92%

woody84%

amber77%

fruity69%

sweet61%

Scent match48%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

Notes

BlackberryIrisOrrisChinese CedarMyrrhButterSandalwoodMuskStyraxFrankincenseAmbergrisLabdanum

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesStyrax, Sandalwood, Frankincense 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

Spring50

Summer25

Fall100

Winter75

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men40

Unisex60

Women0

Men33

Unisex67

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#24,802

PerfumerAntonio Lasheras, Rajesh Balkrishnan

Launched—

Reviews5

Overall rank#32,160

PerfumerNot listed

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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St. Moses the Ethiopian by Phronema Perfumes presents a meditative, powdery composition anchored by iris, woody cedar, and rich frankincense. It evokes an ascetic, monastic atmosphere suited for cool autumn days and quiet, contemplative evenings. This unisex release explores themes of depth and spiritual stillness thr…

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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 St. Moses the Ethiopian?

St. Moses the Ethiopian takes 3 of 5 categories. INK is rated 3.81/5 from 26 votes; St. Moses the Ethiopian is rated 4.25/5 from 16 votes. Choose INK for a woody and amber character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose St. Moses the Ethiopian for a iris and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, INK or St. Moses the Ethiopian?

They last about the same: INK 78/100, St. Moses the Ethiopian 78/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, INK or St. Moses the Ethiopian?

St. Moses the Ethiopian projects furthest (St. Moses the Ethiopian 73/100, INK 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Do INK and St. Moses the Ethiopian smell similar?

Some overlap: a 48% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, amber and fruity accords. Common notes include Styrax, Sandalwood, Frankincense and Labdanum.