Fragrance comparison

INK vs Yendi

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 196 ratings analysed

INK

Mallo

3.8126 votes

Rank #24,648 WoodyAmber

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30%scent match

Clearly different

6 wins

Yendi

Roberto Capucci

4.14170 votes

Rank #3,858 WoodyFloral

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Yendi takes 6 of 7 categories.

INK
Choose it for a woody and amber character. Wins on longevity. Best in winter, evening wear.
Yendi
Choose it for a woody and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

INK1/7

Yendi6/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

INKMallo

YendiRoberto Capucci

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.81/ 5 · 26 votes

Have 19%Had 1%Want 80%

4.14/ 5 · 170 votes

Have 64%Had 36%Want 0%

Category winnerYendiRating 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

59%Love

30%Like

3%Ok

7%Dislike

0%Hate

155 votes

Category winnerYendiMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity78

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate70

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate85

Category winners

LongevityINK

SillageYendi

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value30

¤ Price value52

Category winnerYendiBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

amber91%

aromatic83%

fruity74%

sweet65%

balsamic56%

woody100%

floral92%

powdery84%

fresh77%

aldehydic69%

fruity61%

Scent match30%Clearly different · both woody 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

AldehydesHiacynthBergamotRaspberryPeach

Heart

IrisCyclamenRoseLily-of-the-ValleyHoneyCloves

Base

SandalwoodOakmossCedarAmberStyraxMuskVanilla

InformationalShared notesRaspberry, Styrax, Sandalwood 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

Spring100

Summer46

Fall72

Winter51

Day100

Night39

Category winnerYendiMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men40

Unisex60

Women0

Men0

Unisex19

Women81

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#3,858

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews31

Category winnerYendiHigher 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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Yendi by Roberto Capucci is a classic floral aldehyde fragrance from 1974. It opens with vibrant aldehydes, hyacinth, and peach, settling into a powdery heart of iris, rose, and honey. The base of sandalwood, oakmoss, and musk provides a warm, lasting finish. Designed for women, this perfume feels both vintage and tim…

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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 Yendi?

Yendi takes 6 of 7 categories. INK is rated 3.81/5 from 26 votes; Yendi is rated 4.14/5 from 170 votes. Choose INK for a woody and amber character. Wins on longevity. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Yendi for a woody and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, INK or Yendi?

They last about the same: INK 78/100, Yendi 77/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, INK or Yendi?

Yendi projects furthest (Yendi 67/100, INK 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Do INK and Yendi smell similar?

Clearly different: a 30% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and fruity accords. Common notes include Raspberry, Styrax, Sandalwood and Oakmoss.

Is INK or Yendi better for summer or winter?

For summer, Yendi is the stronger pick. For winter, INK is the stronger pick. INK suits evening wear; Yendi suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in INK and Yendi?

INK features Ink, Raspberry, Styrax, Sandalwood and Frankincense. Yendi has top notes of Aldehydes, Hiacynth, Bergamot and Raspberry, heart notes of Iris, Cyclamen, Rose and Lily-of-the-Valley, a base of Sandalwood, Oakmoss, Cedar and Amber.