Fragrance comparison

Malabar 2017 vs Declaration d'Amour

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

Updated 10 Oct 2026 43 ratings analysed

4 wins

Malabar 2017

House of Hautt

4.2421 votes

Rank #45,324 IrisAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

27%scent match

Clearly different

Declaration d'Amour

Cartier

4.1822 votes

Rank #25,491 AromaticCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Malabar 2017 takes 4 of 5 categories.

Malabar 2017
Choose it for a iris and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.
Declaration d'Amour
Choose it for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Malabar 20174/5

Declaration d'Amour1/5

Ratings & consensus: Malabar 2017
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Malabar 2017
Sillage & projection: Malabar 2017
Value for money: Malabar 2017
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Declaration d'Amour

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Malabar 2017House of Hautt

Declaration d'AmourCartier

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.24/ 5 · 21 votes

Have 49%Had 17%Want 34%

4.18/ 5 · 22 votes

Have 26%Had 12%Want 63%

Category winnerMalabar 2017Rating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

48%Love

33%Like

14%Ok

5%Dislike

0%Hate

21 votes · too few to score

55%Love

18%Like

18%Ok

9%Dislike

0%Hate

22 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage78

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate80

Category winners

LongevityMalabar 2017

SillageMalabar 2017

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value38

Category winnerMalabar 2017Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

iris100%

aromatic92%

powdery84%

earthy77%

violet69%

soft spicy61%

aromatic100%

citrus92%

woody84%

fresh spicy77%

warm spicy69%

leather61%

Scent match27%Clearly different · both aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

SageMandarin OrangeBergamot

Heart2-4 hrs

IrisCorianderTonka BeanCardamom

Base6-8+ hrs

LeatherCedarAmberOakmossVanilla

Top

Bitter OrangeBirchBergamotThymeMandarin OrangeArtemisiaNeroliCoriander

Heart

GingerIrisCardamomPepperJuniperJasmineCinnamon

Base

OakmossHaitian VetiverLeatherAmberTeaWhite Cedar Extract

InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Bergamot, Iris and Coriander. Durations are only published for Malabar 2017, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring15

Summer23

Fall100

Winter92

Day39

Night100

Spring100

Summer70

Fall90

Winter70

Day100

Night78

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Date 35%Work 27%Casual 23%Party 15%

Men50

Unisex50

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#45,324

PerfumerEdison Fujita

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#25,491

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerDeclaration d'AmourHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

House of Hautt Malabar 2017 pairs earthy rootiness with smooth warmth. The scent opens on bitter bergamot and dry sage, giving off a brief aromatic spark before powdery iris takes total command. You will not find soapy florals here. Instead, rich cardamom and sweet tonka bean wrap around the iris heart to create a plu…

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Cartier Declaration d'Amour opens with a crisp burst of bitter orange and aromatic thyme before unrolling a warm core of cardamom and ginger. A clean tea note settles over dry white cedar extract and Haitian vetiver in the base, creating a polished scent for office wear and cool spring mornings. The composition balanc…

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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, Malabar 2017 or Declaration d'Amour?

Malabar 2017 takes 4 of 5 categories. Malabar 2017 is rated 4.24/5 from 21 votes; Declaration d'Amour is rated 4.18/5 from 22 votes. Choose Malabar 2017 for a iris and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Declaration d'Amour for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Malabar 2017 or Declaration d'Amour?

Malabar 2017 lasts longest (Malabar 2017 72/100, Declaration d'Amour 66/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Malabar 2017 or Declaration d'Amour?

Malabar 2017 projects furthest (Malabar 2017 78/100, Declaration d'Amour 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Malabar 2017 and Declaration d'Amour smell similar?

Clearly different: a 27% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Bergamot, Iris and Coriander.

Is Malabar 2017 or Declaration d'Amour better for summer or winter?

Malabar 2017 suits evening wear; Declaration d'Amour suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Malabar 2017 and Declaration d'Amour?

Malabar 2017 has top notes of Sage, Mandarin Orange and Bergamot, heart notes of Iris, Coriander, Tonka Bean and Cardamom, a base of Leather, Cedar, Amber and Oakmoss. Declaration d'Amour has top notes of Bitter Orange, Birch, Bergamot and Thyme, heart notes of Ginger, Iris, Cardamom and Pepper, a base of Oakmoss, Haitian Vetiver, Leather and Amber.