Fragrance comparison

Makalu vs Oriental Supreme for Her

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 35 ratings analysed

Makalu

Alchimista

4.0014 votes

Rank #48,672 WoodyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

26%scent match

Clearly different

3 wins

Oriental Supreme for Her

Cesare Paciotti

4.1021 votes

Rank #34,902 PowderyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Oriental Supreme for Her takes 3 of 5 categories.

Makalu
Choose it for a woody and amber character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.
Oriental Supreme for Her
Choose it for a powdery and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Makalu1/5

Oriental Supreme for Her3/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

MakaluAlchimista

Oriental Supreme for HerCesare Paciotti

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 14 votes

Have 25%Had 11%Want 64%

4.10/ 5 · 21 votes

Have 25%Had 14%Want 61%

Category winnerOriental Supreme for HerRating 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

43%Love

38%Like

5%Ok

14%Dislike

0%Hate

21 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate77

Category winners

LongevityTie

SillageMakalu

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value44

¤ Price value63

Category winnerOriental Supreme for HerBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

amber92%

balsamic84%

smoky77%

leather69%

warm spicy61%

powdery100%

woody92%

sweet84%

yellow floral77%

rose69%

white floral61%

Scent match26%Clearly different · both 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

Top15-30 mins

Orange BlossomViolet LeavesRaspberryGeranium

Heart2-4 hrs

Turkish RoseMimosaIrisYlang-YlangCassis

Base6-8+ hrs

SandalwoodWhite MuskHeliotropePatchouli

InformationalShared notesMimosa, Geranium, Rose and Ylang-Ylang. Durations are only published for Oriental Supreme for Her, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring50

Summer25

Fall63

Winter100

Day89

Night100

Spring60

Summer60

Fall100

Winter80

Day44

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men25

Unisex75

Women0

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Date 38%Party 34%Casual 16%Work 13%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#48,672

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#34,902

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

Category winnerOriental Supreme for HerHigher 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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Cesare Paciotti Oriental Supreme for Her is an intense floral amber with a dry, paper-like elegance. One spray fills the room. The scent opens with a sharp burst of crisp orange blossom and tart raspberry, cut through by green violet leaves. Soon, a dense bouquet of powdery iris and Turkish rose takes over your scent …

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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 Oriental Supreme for Her?

Oriental Supreme for Her takes 3 of 5 categories. Makalu is rated 4.00/5 from 14 votes; Oriental Supreme for Her is rated 4.10/5 from 21 votes. Choose Makalu for a woody and amber character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Oriental Supreme for Her for a powdery and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Makalu or Oriental Supreme for Her?

They last about the same: Makalu 64/100, Oriental Supreme for Her 64/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Makalu or Oriental Supreme for Her?

Makalu projects furthest (Makalu 64/100, Oriental Supreme for Her 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Makalu and Oriental Supreme for Her smell similar?

Clearly different: a 26% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody accords. Common notes include Mimosa, Geranium, Rose and Ylang-Ylang.

Is Makalu or Oriental Supreme for Her better for summer or winter?

Makalu suits evening wear; Oriental Supreme for Her suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Makalu and Oriental Supreme for Her?

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. Oriental Supreme for Her has top notes of Orange Blossom, Violet Leaves, Raspberry and Geranium, heart notes of Turkish Rose, Mimosa, Iris and Ylang-Ylang, a base of Sandalwood, White Musk, Heliotrope and Patchouli.