Fragrance comparison

Makali vs Musk Ubar

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 56 ratings analysed

Makali

Blancheide

3.673 votes

Rank #67,491 AmberVanilla

Full profile Similar & dupes

45%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Musk Ubar

Royal Crown

3.9153 votes

Rank #16,979 AmberWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Musk Ubar takes 4 of 4 categories.

Makali
Choose it for a amber and vanilla character. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Musk Ubar
Choose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, day or night wear.

Makali0/4

Musk Ubar4/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

MakaliBlancheide

Musk UbarRoyal Crown

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.67/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 25%Had 0%Want 75%

3.91/ 5 · 53 votes

Have 29%Had 8%Want 64%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

33%Love

33%Like

0%Ok

33%Dislike

0%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

47%Love

21%Like

9%Ok

21%Dislike

2%Hate

53 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate67

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate73

Category winners

LongevityMusk Ubar

SillageMusk Ubar

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value25

¤ Price value26

Category winnerMusk UbarBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

vanilla88%

balsamic77%

warm spicy65%

powdery53%

sweet42%

amber100%

woody90%

warm spicy80%

balsamic70%

aromatic60%

fresh spicy50%

Scent match45%Some overlap · both amber, balsamic and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

MyrrhOlibanumBergamotTurkish Rose

Heart

White HoneyVioletJasmineCarnationLily-of-the-ValleyYlang-Ylang

Base

StyraxBourbon VanillaBenzoinOrris RootMusk

Top15-30 mins

NutmegCorianderOlibanumSaffronCloves

Heart2-4 hrs

JasmineAngelicaYlang-YlangTuberoseTurkish Rose

Base8-10+ hrs

AmbergrisStyraxOakmossMyrrhAgarwood (Oud)LabdanumTonka BeanVetiver

InformationalShared notesMyrrh, Olibanum, Turkish Rose and Jasmine. Durations are only published for Musk Ubar, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall50

Winter50

Day100

Night33

Spring93

Summer60

Fall93

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex67

Women33

Men41

Unisex59

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#67,491

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#16,979

PerfumerAntonio Visconti

Launched—

Reviews9

Category winnerMusk UbarHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Makali by Blancheide hits skin with dark myrrh and bright bergamot before unrolling a heavy heart of white honey, ylang-ylang, and Turkish rose. As the dry-down takes hold, warm benzoin, styrax, and powdery orris root anchor the sweetness. Wear it during crisp spring nights or cool autumn days when resinous oriental f…

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Royal Crown Musk Ubar opens with a bold flare of dry cloves, nutmeg, and warm saffron that instantly catches your attention. Instead of clean white laundry musk, this fragrance creates an old-school musky warmth using rich ambergris, dark leather, and creamy jasmine petals. As it settles, soothing sandalwood and resin…

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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, Makali or Musk Ubar?

Musk Ubar takes 4 of 4 categories. Makali is rated 3.67/5 from 3 votes; Musk Ubar is rated 3.91/5 from 53 votes. Choose Makali for a amber and vanilla character. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Musk Ubar for a amber and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Makali or Musk Ubar?

Musk Ubar lasts longest (Musk Ubar 76/100, Makali 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Makali or Musk Ubar?

Musk Ubar projects furthest (Musk Ubar 59/100, Makali 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Makali and Musk Ubar smell similar?

Some overlap: a 45% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, balsamic and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Myrrh, Olibanum, Turkish Rose and Jasmine.

Is Makali or Musk Ubar better for summer or winter?

Makali suits daytime wear; Musk Ubar suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Makali and Musk Ubar?

Makali has top notes of Myrrh, Olibanum, Bergamot and Turkish Rose, heart notes of White Honey, Violet, Jasmine and Carnation, a base of Styrax, Bourbon Vanilla, Benzoin and Orris Root. Musk Ubar has top notes of Nutmeg, Coriander, Olibanum and Saffron, heart notes of Jasmine, Angelica, Ylang-Ylang and Tuberose, a base of Ambergris, Styrax, Oakmoss and Myrrh.