Fragrance comparison

Makalu vs Margarita (Маргарита)

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

Updated 21 Oct 2026 33 ratings analysed

4 wins

Makalu

Alchimista

4.0014 votes

Rank #49,352 WoodyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

27%scent match

Clearly different

Margarita (Маргарита)

Siordia Parfums

3.7919 votes

Rank #53,077 PowderyViolet

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Makalu takes 4 of 5 categories.

Makalu
Choose it for a woody and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.
Margarita (Маргарита)
Choose it for a powdery and violet character. Best in fall, evening wear.

Makalu4/5

Margarita (Маргарита)0/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

MakaluAlchimista

Margarita (Маргарита)Siordia Parfums

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 14 votes

Have 25%Had 11%Want 64%

3.79/ 5 · 19 votes

Have 29%Had 15%Want 56%

Category winnerMakaluRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

43%Love

29%Like

14%Ok

14%Dislike

0%Hate

14 votes · too few to score

16%Love

58%Like

16%Ok

11%Dislike

0%Hate

19 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage44

♥ Love / hate70

Category winners

LongevityMakalu

SillageMakalu

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value44

Category winnerTieBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

amber92%

balsamic84%

smoky77%

leather69%

warm spicy61%

powdery100%

violet88%

iris77%

amber65%

floral53%

woody42%

Scent match27%Clearly different · both amber and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Peru BalsamMimosaGeraniumRoseAgarwood (Oud)ChamomileLeather

Heart

IncenseClovesJasmineYlang-YlangIrisOrange BlossomAmber

Base

BirchCedarGuaiac WoodBrown sugarSandalwoodTonka BeanPatchouli

Notes

VioletPowdery NotesIrisRoseIncensePatchouliAmberMimosa

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesMimosa, Rose, Incense and Iris. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring50

Summer25

Fall63

Winter100

Day89

Night100

Spring38

Summer75

Fall100

Winter38

Day50

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men25

Unisex75

Women0

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#49,352

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#53,077

PerfumerEkaterina Siordia

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerMakaluHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

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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Margarita by Siordia Parfums reads as a powdery floral built around violet and iris, with rose and mimosa softening the heart and amber, patchouli, and incense adding warmth underneath. It usually comes across as feminine, slightly vintage in mood, and more textured than bright. This looks best suited to someone who e…

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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, Makalu or Margarita (Маргарита)?

Makalu takes 4 of 5 categories. Makalu is rated 4.00/5 from 14 votes; Margarita (Маргарита) is rated 3.79/5 from 19 votes. Choose Makalu for a woody and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Margarita (Маргарита) for a powdery and violet character. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Makalu or Margarita (Маргарита)?

They last about the same: Makalu 64/100, Margarita (Маргарита) 63/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Makalu or Margarita (Маргарита)?

Makalu projects furthest (Makalu 64/100, Margarita (Маргарита) 44/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Makalu and Margarita (Маргарита) smell similar?

Clearly different: a 27% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber and woody accords. Common notes include Mimosa, Rose, Incense and Iris.

Is Makalu or Margarita (Маргарита) better for summer or winter?

Makalu suits evening wear; Margarita (Маргарита) suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Makalu and Margarita (Маргарита)?

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. Margarita (Маргарита) features Violet, Powdery Notes, Iris, Rose and Incense.