Fragrance comparison

Malaga vs Clean Cotton

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 45 ratings analysed

1 wins

Malaga

Morph

3.8445 votes

Rank #19,054 FloralVanilla

Full profile Similar & dupes

32%scent match

Clearly different

Clean Cotton

Wicked Good

—0 votes

Rank #73,058 CitrusPowdery

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Malaga takes 1 of 1 categories.

Malaga
Choose it for a floral and vanilla character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Clean Cotton
Choose it for a citrus and powdery character.

Malaga1/1

Clean Cotton0/1

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

MalagaMorph

Clean CottonWicked Good

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.84/ 5 · 45 votes

Have 28%Had 12%Want 60%

—/ 5 · 0 votes

Have 17%Had 8%Want 75%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

31%Love

36%Like

20%Ok

13%Dislike

0%Hate

45 votes

Not enough votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity74

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate71

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hateN/A

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value48

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

vanilla92%

powdery84%

white floral77%

ozonic69%

aquatic61%

citrus100%

powdery92%

fresh84%

green77%

floral69%

musky61%

Scent match32%Clearly different · both powdery and floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

FreesiaViolet LeafCyclamenLemonSweet Orange

Heart2-4 hrs

White LilyHeliotropeMuskJasmine

Base6-8+ hrs

VanillaWhite MuskSandalwoodPatchouli

Top

Sweet OrangeLimeGrass

Heart

CyclamenNight Blooming Jasmine

Base

HeliotropeWhite Musk

InformationalShared notesCyclamen, Sweet Orange, Heliotrope and White Musk. Durations are only published for Malaga, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer50

Fall67

Winter39

Day100

Night50

No season votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men6

Unisex25

Women69

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#19,054

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews6

Overall rank#73,058

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerMalagaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Morph Malaga opens with a lively splash of sweet orange and tart lemon paired with dewy violet leaf and creamy freesia. Within minutes, the bright citrus softens as cyclamen, white lily, and almond-like heliotrope emerge, wrapping the floral core in a velvety, cosmetic powder texture. The dry-down settles into a comfo…

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Clean Cotton smells like fresh laundry with a bright citrus lift and a soft musky finish. Sweet orange, lime, green grass and airy florals keep it crisp at the top, while heliotrope and white musk bring a clean, powdery comfort that stays close to the skin. It suits anyone who likes simple, freshly washed scents over…

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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.

Do Malaga and Clean Cotton smell similar?

Clearly different: a 32% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery and floral accords. Common notes include Cyclamen, Sweet Orange, Heliotrope and White Musk.

Is Malaga or Clean Cotton better for summer or winter?

Malaga suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Malaga and Clean Cotton?

Malaga has top notes of Freesia, Violet Leaf, Cyclamen and Lemon, heart notes of White Lily, Heliotrope, Musk and Jasmine, a base of Vanilla, White Musk, Sandalwood and Patchouli. Clean Cotton has top notes of Sweet Orange, Lime and Grass, heart notes of Cyclamen and Night Blooming Jasmine, a base of Heliotrope and White Musk.