Fragrance comparison

Makalu vs Rustic Oud

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 17 ratings analysed

4 wins

Makalu

Alchimista

4.0014 votes

Rank #54,485 WoodyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

32%scent match

Clearly different

Rustic Oud

My Perfumes

2.333 votes

Rank #77,595 WoodyPowdery

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Makalu takes 4 of 4 categories.

Makalu
Choose it for a woody and amber character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.
Rustic Oud
Choose it for a woody and powdery character. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Makalu4/4

Rustic Oud0/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Makalu
Sillage & projection: Makalu
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

Rustic OudMy Perfumes

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 14 votes

Have 25%Had 11%Want 64%

2.33/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 38%Had 19%Want 44%

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

33%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

67%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate33

Category winners

LongevityMakalu

SillageMakalu

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value44

¤ Price value25

Category winnerMakaluBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

amber92%

balsamic84%

smoky77%

leather69%

warm spicy61%

woody100%

powdery92%

white floral84%

citrus77%

warm spicy69%

aromatic61%

Scent match32%Clearly different · both woody and warm spicy

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

LemonelemiGinger

Heart2 to 4 hours

JasmineOrange BlossomIrisPatchouli

Base4 to 7 hours

CedarSandalwoodVanillaMuskAgarwood (Oud)

InformationalShared notesAgarwood (Oud), Jasmine, Iris and Orange Blossom. Durations are only published for Rustic Oud, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring50

Summer25

Fall63

Winter100

Day89

Night100

Spring50

Summer50

Fall100

Winter50

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men25

Unisex75

Women0

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#54,485

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#77,595

PerfumerNot listed

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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Rustic Oud by My Perfumes combines bright freshness with a deep, earthy foundation. The fragrance opens with a sharp burst of tart lemon, resinous elemi, and spicy ginger that cuts through the air. As the initial sharpness settles, a heart of clean jasmine, powdery iris, sweet orange blossom, and earthy patchouli emer…

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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, Makalu or Rustic Oud?

Makalu takes 4 of 4 categories. Makalu is rated 4.00/5 from 14 votes; Rustic Oud is rated 2.33/5 from 3 votes. Choose Makalu for a woody and amber character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Rustic Oud for a woody and powdery character. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Makalu or Rustic Oud?

Makalu lasts longest (Makalu 64/100, Rustic Oud 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Makalu or Rustic Oud?

Projection is very close: Makalu 64/100, Rustic Oud 63/100 for sillage.

Do Makalu and Rustic Oud smell similar?

Clearly different: a 32% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Agarwood (Oud), Jasmine, Iris and Orange Blossom.

Is Makalu or Rustic Oud better for summer or winter?

Makalu suits evening wear; Rustic Oud suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Makalu and Rustic Oud?

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. Rustic Oud has top notes of Lemon, elemi and Ginger, heart notes of Jasmine, Orange Blossom, Iris and Patchouli, a base of Cedar, Sandalwood, Vanilla and Musk.