Fragrance comparison

Lamar vs Mawj Appletini

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

Updated 8 Nov 2026 3,105 ratings analysed

Lamar

Kajal

4.022,682 votes

Rank #445 FruitySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

47%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Mawj Appletini

PARIS CORNER

4.12423 votes

Rank #4,756 FruityWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Mawj Appletini takes 4 of 7 categories.

Lamar
Choose it for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Mawj Appletini
Choose it for a fruity and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Lamar3/7

Mawj Appletini4/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

LamarKajal

Mawj AppletiniPARIS CORNER

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.02/ 5 · 2,682 votes

Have 78%Had 22%Want 0%

4.12/ 5 · 423 votes

Have 42%Had 6%Want 52%

Category winnerMawj AppletiniRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

48%Love

29%Like

10%Ok

8%Dislike

4%Hate

2,210 votes

48%Love

30%Like

12%Ok

6%Dislike

4%Hate

423 votes

Category winnerMawj AppletiniMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity79

〰 Sillage71

♥ Love / hate78

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate78

Category winners

LongevityLamar

SillageLamar

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value80

Category winnerMawj AppletiniBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

sweet92%

fresh84%

rose77%

musky69%

woody61%

fruity100%

woody92%

warm spicy84%

fresh77%

green69%

vanilla61%

Scent match47%Some overlap · both fruity, fresh and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

PineappleRed BerriesAppleCardamomCoriander

Heart

Bulgarian RoseTurkish RoseMagnoliaJasmine Sambac

Base

MuskVanillaAmberCashmere WoodCedarMoss

Top30 to 45 minutes

CardamomBergamot

Heart3 to 4 hours

AppleBrandyVanillaRumPineappleMoss

Base4 to 6 hours

CedarAmbroxan

InformationalShared notesPineapple, Apple, Cardamom and Vanilla. Durations are only published for Mawj Appletini, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter72

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer88

Fall91

Winter59

Day100

Night70

Category winnerMawj AppletiniMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men9

Unisex50

Women41

Men50

Unisex45

Women5

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#445

PerfumerMark Buxton

Launched—

Reviews375

Overall rank#4,756

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews60

Category winnerLamarHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Kajal Lamar opens with a loud, juicy burst of fresh pineapple and mixed red berries. This tropical sweetness quickly meets a heavy, warm backdrop of cashmere wood and gold amber. It is a bold, sunny perfume designed for individuals who want their scent to make a statement in open air or during warm evening events.

Reviews →

Mawj Appletini by PARIS CORNER is a vibrant unisex fragrance built around crisp fruit and boozy warmth. The opening delivers a splash of tart bergamot alongside spicy cardamom, producing a bright, invigorating introduction. Soon after, the scent shifts into its centerpiece: a sweet cocktail blend of juicy apple, tropi…

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, Lamar or Mawj Appletini?

Mawj Appletini takes 4 of 7 categories. Lamar is rated 4.02/5 from 2,682 votes; Mawj Appletini is rated 4.12/5 from 423 votes. Choose Lamar for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Mawj Appletini for a fruity and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Lamar or Mawj Appletini?

Lamar lasts longest (Lamar 79/100, Mawj Appletini 68/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Lamar or Mawj Appletini?

Lamar projects furthest (Lamar 71/100, Mawj Appletini 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Lamar and Mawj Appletini smell similar?

Some overlap: a 47% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity, fresh and woody accords. Common notes include Pineapple, Apple, Cardamom and Vanilla.

Is Lamar or Mawj Appletini better for summer or winter?

For summer, Mawj Appletini is the stronger pick. For winter, Lamar is the stronger pick. Mawj Appletini suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Lamar and Mawj Appletini?

Lamar has top notes of Pineapple, Red Berries, Apple and Cardamom, heart notes of Bulgarian Rose, Turkish Rose, Magnolia and Jasmine Sambac, a base of Musk, Vanilla, Amber and Cashmere Wood. Mawj Appletini has top notes of Cardamom and Bergamot, heart notes of Apple, Brandy, Vanilla and Rum, a base of Cedar and Ambroxan.