Fragrance comparison

Makalu vs Oh, My Stars!

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

Updated 9 Oct 2026 27 ratings analysed

Makalu

Alchimista

4.0014 votes

Rank #47,478 WoodyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

38%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Oh, My Stars!

House of Matriarch

3.6213 votes

Rank #58,651 AmberIris

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Oh, My Stars! takes 3 of 5 categories.

Makalu
Choose it for a woody and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.
Oh, My Stars!
Choose it for a amber and iris character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, evening wear.

Makalu2/5

Oh, My Stars!3/5

Ratings & consensus: Makalu
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Oh, My Stars!
Sillage & projection: Oh, My Stars!
Value for money: Oh, My Stars!
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

Oh, My Stars!House of Matriarch

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 14 votes

Have 25%Had 11%Want 64%

3.62/ 5 · 13 votes

Have 12%Had 3%Want 85%

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

46%Love

15%Like

0%Ok

31%Dislike

8%Hate

13 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity90

〰 Sillage81

♥ Love / hate65

Category winners

LongevityOh, My Stars!

SillageOh, My Stars!

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value44

¤ Price value75

Category winnerOh, My Stars!Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

amber92%

balsamic84%

smoky77%

leather69%

warm spicy61%

amber100%

iris92%

powdery84%

woody77%

earthy69%

herbal61%

Scent match38%Some overlap · 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

Top20-40 mins

IrisArtemisiaMimosaShisoGeraniumcannabis

Heart3-5 hrs

AmberPatchouliAgarwood (Oud)RoseJasmineLily

Base8-12+ hrs

LabdanumTobaccoOrris RootAmbrette (Musk Mallow)Sandalwood

InformationalShared notesMimosa, Geranium, Rose and Agarwood (Oud). Durations are only published for Oh, My Stars!, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring50

Summer25

Fall63

Winter100

Day89

Night100

Spring0

Summer100

Fall0

Winter0

Day44

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men25

Unisex75

Women0

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Party 39%Date 34%Casual 15%Work 11%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#47,478

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#58,651

PerfumerChristi Meshell

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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Oh, My Stars! by House of Matriarch is an unapologetic collision of sparkling vintage aldehydes and dark, bohemian earthiness. The opening hits fast. Bitter artemisia, peppery shiso, and a sharp dash of green cannabis collide with powdery iris and sweet mimosa. You immediately feel the natural oil weight on your skin.…

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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 Oh, My Stars!?

Oh, My Stars! takes 3 of 5 categories. Makalu is rated 4.00/5 from 14 votes; Oh, My Stars! is rated 3.62/5 from 13 votes. Choose Makalu for a woody and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Oh, My Stars! for a amber and iris character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Makalu or Oh, My Stars!?

Oh, My Stars! lasts longest (Oh, My Stars! 90/100, Makalu 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Makalu or Oh, My Stars!?

Oh, My Stars! projects furthest (Oh, My Stars! 81/100, Makalu 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Makalu and Oh, My Stars! smell similar?

Some overlap: a 38% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber and woody accords. Common notes include Mimosa, Geranium, Rose and Agarwood (Oud).

Is Makalu or Oh, My Stars! better for summer or winter?

Makalu suits evening wear; Oh, My Stars! suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Makalu and Oh, My Stars!?

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. Oh, My Stars! has top notes of Iris, Artemisia, Mimosa and Shiso, heart notes of Amber, Patchouli, Agarwood (Oud) and Rose, a base of Labdanum, Tobacco, Orris Root and Ambrette (Musk Mallow).