Fragrance comparison

Kodama 木霊 vs Makalu

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

Updated 22 Oct 2026 36 ratings analysed

3 wins

Kodama 木霊

TRNP

4.3622 votes

Rank #29,197 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

24%scent match

Clearly different

Makalu

Alchimista

4.0014 votes

Rank #49,466 WoodyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Kodama 木霊 takes 3 of 5 categories.

Kodama 木霊
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Makalu
Choose it for a woody and amber character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.

Kodama 木霊3/5

Makalu2/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Kodama 木霊TRNP

MakaluAlchimista

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.36/ 5 · 22 votes

Have 22%Had 6%Want 72%

4.00/ 5 · 14 votes

Have 25%Had 11%Want 64%

Category winnerKodama 木霊Rating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

64%Love

18%Like

9%Ok

9%Dislike

0%Hate

22 votes · too few to score

43%Love

29%Like

14%Ok

14%Dislike

0%Hate

14 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate84

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityMakalu

SillageMakalu

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value44

Category winnerKodama 木霊Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic92%

white floral84%

fresh spicy77%

sweet69%

oud61%

woody100%

amber92%

balsamic84%

smoky77%

leather69%

warm spicy61%

Scent match24%Clearly different · both woody

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Notes

Mock OrangeGeraniumOrange BlossomAgarwood (Oud)Tonka BeanAmbrette (Musk Mallow)CypressSandalwoodCedarFirSpruce

No top / heart / base split published

Top

Peru BalsamMimosaGeraniumRoseAgarwood (Oud)ChamomileLeather

Heart

IncenseClovesJasmineYlang-YlangIrisOrange BlossomAmber

Base

BirchCedarGuaiac WoodBrown sugarSandalwoodTonka BeanPatchouli

InformationalShared notesGeranium, Orange Blossom, Agarwood (Oud) and Tonka Bean. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer40

Fall100

Winter60

Day100

Night33

Spring50

Summer25

Fall63

Winter100

Day89

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men20

Unisex60

Women20

Men25

Unisex75

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#29,197

PerfumerTeone Reinthal

Launched—

Reviews4

Overall rank#49,466

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerKodama 木霊Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Kodama by TRNP opens with a bright flash of murraya blossom and green geranium before settling into a deep forest chord of cedarwood, cypress, and fir needle. Teone Reinthal anchors this botanical blend with genuine Vietnamese oud and creamy Mysore sandalwood, giving the floral top notes a grounding earthy weight. As …

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Makalu by Alchimista is a resinous, smoky floral woody scent with a soft leather edge. It opens balsamic and slightly sweet, then turns incense-led with jasmine, orange blossom and a warm amber glow. The dry-down leans woody and musky, with birch smoke, sandalwood and a hint of brown sugar and tonka that keeps it cosy…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Kodama 木霊 or Makalu?

Kodama 木霊 takes 3 of 5 categories. Kodama 木霊 is rated 4.36/5 from 22 votes; Makalu is rated 4.00/5 from 14 votes. Choose Kodama 木霊 for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Makalu for a woody and amber character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Kodama 木霊 or Makalu?

They last about the same: Makalu 64/100, Kodama 木霊 62/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Kodama 木霊 or Makalu?

Makalu projects furthest (Makalu 64/100, Kodama 木霊 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Kodama 木霊 and Makalu smell similar?

Clearly different: a 24% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody accords. Common notes include Geranium, Orange Blossom, Agarwood (Oud) and Tonka Bean.

Is Kodama 木霊 or Makalu better for summer or winter?

Kodama 木霊 suits daytime wear; Makalu suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Kodama 木霊 and Makalu?

Kodama 木霊 features Mock Orange, Geranium, Orange Blossom, Agarwood (Oud) and Tonka Bean. Makalu has top notes of Peru Balsam, Mimosa, Geranium and Rose, heart notes of Incense, Cloves, Jasmine and Ylang-Ylang, a base of Birch, Cedar, Guaiac Wood and Brown sugar.