Fragrance comparison

Makalu vs Milliardaire

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 15 ratings analysed

Makalu

Alchimista

4.0014 votes

Rank #51,006 WoodyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

41%scent match

Some overlap

Milliardaire

Manzana Paris

5.001 votes

Rank #55,980 PowderyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

Makalu
Choose it for a woody and amber character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.
Milliardaire
Choose it for a powdery and amber character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.

Makalu2/4

Milliardaire2/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Milliardaire
Sillage & projection: Milliardaire
Value for money: Makalu
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

MilliardaireManzana Paris

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 14 votes

Have 25%Had 11%Want 64%

5.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 20%Had 0%Want 80%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating 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

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity100

〰 Sillage100

♥ Love / hate100

Category winners

LongevityMilliardaire

SillageMilliardaire

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value44

¤ Price value0

Category winnerMakaluBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

amber92%

balsamic84%

smoky77%

leather69%

warm spicy61%

powdery100%

amber92%

herbal84%

woody77%

aromatic69%

smoky61%

Scent match41%Some overlap · both amber, woody and smoky

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

Top15 to 30 minutes

LemonChamomileApricot

Heart2 to 4 hours

ArtemisiaIrisIncense

Base8 to 12+ hours

VanillaAmberCedarMuskLeather

InformationalShared notesChamomile, Leather, Incense and Iris. Durations are only published for Milliardaire, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring50

Summer25

Fall63

Winter100

Day89

Night100

Spring0

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men25

Unisex75

Women0

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#51,006

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#55,980

PerfumerMarc Antoine

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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Milliardaire by Manzana Paris presents an unexpected contrast between bright fruit and deep resinous warmth. The scent opens with a sharp burst of lemon, softened quickly by soothing chamomile and sweet apricot flesh. As the initial brightness settles, the composition reveals a dry, powdery iris combined with the bitt…

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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 Milliardaire?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Makalu is rated 4.00/5 from 14 votes; Milliardaire is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Makalu for a woody and amber character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Milliardaire for a powdery and amber character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Makalu or Milliardaire?

Milliardaire lasts longest (Milliardaire 100/100, Makalu 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Makalu or Milliardaire?

Milliardaire projects furthest (Milliardaire 100/100, Makalu 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Makalu and Milliardaire smell similar?

Some overlap: a 41% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, woody and smoky accords. Common notes include Chamomile, Leather, Incense and Iris.

Is Makalu or Milliardaire better for summer or winter?

Makalu suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Makalu and Milliardaire?

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. Milliardaire has top notes of Lemon, Chamomile and Apricot, heart notes of Artemisia, Iris and Incense, a base of Vanilla, Amber, Cedar and Musk.