Iris Malika vs Malai
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
33%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.
Iris MalikaChoose it for a woody and amber character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.
MalaiChoose it for a amber and powdery character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in spring, evening wear.
Iris Malika2/4
Malai2/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Malai
- Sillage & projection
- Iris Malika
- Value for money
- Malai
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Iris Malika
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Iris MalikaChopardMalaiRoccobaroccoWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.88/ 5 · 816 votes
Have 77%Had 23%Want 0%
4.33/ 5 · 3 votes
Have 25%Had 8%Want 67%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate31%Love
41%Like
16%Ok
11%Dislike
1%Hate
816 votes
67%Love
0%Like
33%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
3 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityMalai
SillageIris Malika
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerMalaiBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwoody100%
amber92%
iris84%
warm spicy77%
fruity69%
balsamic61%
amber100%
powdery92%
musky84%
yellow floral77%
woody69%
aromatic61%
Scent match33%Clearly different · both amber and woody
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop15-30 mins
Wild BerriesSpicesPink Pepper
Heart2-4 hrs
IrisYlang-YlangJasmine
Base6-8+ hrs
Woodsy NotesBenzoinPeru BalsamTonka Bean
Top
AngelicaOrangeCoriander
Heart
Ylang-YlangIrisGeraniumJasmine Sambac
Base
AmberMyrrhBenzoinPeru BalsamVetiverOakmoss
InformationalShared notesIris, Ylang-Ylang, Benzoin and Peru Balsam. Durations are only published for Iris Malika, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring63
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day91
Night100
Spring100
Summer50
Fall100
Winter100
Day50
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#6,498
PerfumerDora Baghriche
Launched2022
Reviews37
Overall rank#44,055
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews2
Category winnerIris MalikaHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotIris Malika by Chopard takes the classic powdery iris and drenches it in dark, stewed wild berries and warm pink pepper. The fragrance opens with a sharp, tart burst of fruit before revealing a lush heart of buttery iris root, sweet jasmine, and creamy ylang-ylang. As the perfume warms on your pulse points, rich Peru …
Reviews →Malai by Roccobarocco presents a resinous experience centered on amber and incense. Opening with crisp angelica and orange, the scent settles into a powdery iris heart before grounding itself in myrrh and benzoin. It offers a distinct, smoky profile suitable for those who appreciate liturgical or earthy incense scents…
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, Iris Malika or Malai?
No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Iris Malika is rated 3.88/5 from 816 votes; Malai is rated 4.33/5 from 3 votes. Choose Iris Malika for a woody and amber character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Malai for a amber and powdery character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in spring, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, Iris Malika or Malai?
Malai lasts longest (Malai 80/100, Iris Malika 64/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Iris Malika or Malai?
Iris Malika projects furthest (Iris Malika 52/100, Malai 42/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Iris Malika and Malai smell similar?
Clearly different: a 33% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber and woody accords. Common notes include Iris, Ylang-Ylang, Benzoin and Peru Balsam.
Is Iris Malika or Malai better for summer or winter?
Iris Malika suits evening wear; Malai suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Iris Malika and Malai?
Iris Malika has top notes of Wild Berries, Spices and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Iris, Ylang-Ylang and Jasmine, a base of Woodsy Notes, Benzoin, Peru Balsam and Tonka Bean. Malai has top notes of Angelica, Orange and Coriander, heart notes of Ylang-Ylang, Iris, Geranium and Jasmine Sambac, a base of Amber, Myrrh, Benzoin and Peru Balsam.
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