Fragrance comparison

Malafemmena vs Serendipity

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 42 ratings analysed

3 wins

Malafemmena

Mansfield

4.119 votes

Rank #57,048 Warm SpicyCinnamon

Full profile Similar & dupes

38%scent match

Some overlap

Serendipity

TOBBA

3.9133 votes

Rank #22,514 Warm SpicyFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Malafemmena takes 3 of 4 categories.

Malafemmena
Choose it for a warm spicy and cinnamon character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.
Serendipity
Choose it for a warm spicy and fresh spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Malafemmena3/4

Serendipity1/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Malafemmena
Sillage & projection: Malafemmena
Value for money: Malafemmena
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Serendipity

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

MalafemmenaMansfield

SerendipityTOBBA

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.11/ 5 · 9 votes

Have 12%Had 4%Want 84%

3.91/ 5 · 33 votes

Have 17%Had 8%Want 74%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

33%Love

44%Like

22%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

9 votes · too few to score

33%Love

39%Like

15%Ok

9%Dislike

3%Hate

33 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage71

♥ Love / hate78

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate73

Category winners

LongevityMalafemmena

SillageMalafemmena

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value44

Category winnerMalafemmenaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

warm spicy100%

cinnamon88%

vanilla77%

amber65%

metallic53%

leather42%

warm spicy100%

fresh spicy92%

woody84%

powdery77%

vanilla69%

salty61%

Scent match38%Some overlap · both warm spicy and vanilla

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

CinnamonSaffronTonka Bean

No top / heart / base split published

Top

NutmegSaffronCinnamon

Heart

SandalwoodSalt

Base

VanillaMuskBenzoinTonka BeanLabdanum

InformationalShared notesCinnamon, Saffron and Tonka Bean. Durations are only published for Malafemmena, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring33

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day67

Night100

Spring71

Summer29

Fall100

Winter57

Day100

Night71

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men63

Unisex38

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#57,048

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#22,514

PerfumerJasper Li

Launched—

Reviews5

Category winnerSerendipityHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Malafemmena by Mansfield is an unapologetically rich spicy amber built around fiery cinnamon, leathery saffron, and sweet tonka bean. The first spray delivers an aggressive burst of spice. It feels hot and peppery on the nose. Within fifteen minutes, the initial bite softens into smooth vanilla and warm amber resin, c…

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TOBBA Serendipity opens with a sharp burst of saffron, nutmeg, and dry cinnamon, immediately setting a warm, savory tone. Unlike typical sweet gourmands, this scent evolves on skin into a dry, buttered sandalwood note anchored by a distinct saltiness. The base warms up with a subtle blend of vanilla, tonka bean, and l…

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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, Malafemmena or Serendipity?

Malafemmena takes 3 of 4 categories. Malafemmena is rated 4.11/5 from 9 votes; Serendipity is rated 3.91/5 from 33 votes. Choose Malafemmena for a warm spicy and cinnamon character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Serendipity for a warm spicy and fresh spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Malafemmena or Serendipity?

They last about the same: Malafemmena 65/100, Serendipity 64/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Malafemmena or Serendipity?

Malafemmena projects furthest (Malafemmena 71/100, Serendipity 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Malafemmena and Serendipity smell similar?

Some overlap: a 38% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy and vanilla accords. Common notes include Cinnamon, Saffron and Tonka Bean.

Is Malafemmena or Serendipity better for summer or winter?

Malafemmena suits evening wear; Serendipity suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Malafemmena and Serendipity?

Malafemmena features Cinnamon, Saffron and Tonka Bean. Serendipity has top notes of Nutmeg, Saffron and Cinnamon, heart notes of Sandalwood and Salt, a base of Vanilla, Musk, Benzoin and Tonka Bean.