Fragrance comparison

Malai vs Panache Original

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 75 ratings analysed

Malai

Roccobarocco

4.333 votes

Rank #40,198 AmberPowdery

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29%scent match

Clearly different

3 wins

Panache Original

Lentheric

4.2872 votes

Rank #12,105 AldehydicAromatic

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Panache Original takes 3 of 4 categories.

Malai
Choose it for a amber and powdery character. Wins on longevity. Best in spring, evening wear.
Panache Original
Choose it for a aldehydic and aromatic character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Malai1/4

Panache Original3/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

MalaiRoccobarocco

Panache OriginalLentheric

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.33/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 25%Had 8%Want 67%

4.28/ 5 · 72 votes

Have 33%Had 39%Want 28%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

67%Love

0%Like

33%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

49%Love

40%Like

1%Ok

10%Dislike

0%Hate

72 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage42

♥ Love / hate83

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate82

Category winners

LongevityMalai

SillagePanache Original

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value82

Category winnerPanache OriginalBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

powdery92%

musky84%

yellow floral77%

woody69%

aromatic61%

aldehydic100%

aromatic92%

citrus84%

white floral77%

woody69%

mossy61%

Scent match29%Clearly different · both aromatic and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

AngelicaOrangeCoriander

Heart

Ylang-YlangIrisGeraniumJasmine Sambac

Base

AmberMyrrhBenzoinPeru BalsamVetiverOakmoss

Top15-30 mins

AldehydesCorianderOrangeLemonThyme

Heart2-4 hrs

Ylang-YlangRoseJasmineIrisLilyGeranium

Base6-8+ hrs

OakmossMuskMyrrhSandalwood

InformationalShared notesOrange, Coriander, Ylang-Ylang and Iris. Durations are only published for Panache Original, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer50

Fall100

Winter100

Day50

Night100

Spring100

Summer44

Fall61

Winter89

Day100

Night58

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Men0

Unisex12

Women88

Work 38%Casual 30%Date 19%Party 14%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#40,198

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#12,105

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews12

Category winnerPanache OriginalHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Malai by Roccobarocco presents a resinous experience centered on amber and incense. Opening with crisp angelica and orange, the scent settles into a powdery iris heart before grounding itself in myrrh and benzoin. It offers a distinct, smoky profile suitable for those who appreciate liturgical or earthy incense scents…

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Panache Original by Lentheric is an assertive floral aldehyde built around sparkling soapiness and dry forest moss. The first spray delivers a biting wash of aldehydes, tart lemon peel, and dry coriander seed. It wakes your nose up fast. Within thirty minutes, that prickly initial burst softens into a dense bouquet of…

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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, Malai or Panache Original?

Panache Original takes 3 of 4 categories. Malai is rated 4.33/5 from 3 votes; Panache Original is rated 4.28/5 from 72 votes. Choose Malai for a amber and powdery character. Wins on longevity. Best in spring, evening wear. Choose Panache Original for a aldehydic and aromatic character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Malai or Panache Original?

Malai lasts longest (Malai 80/100, Panache Original 76/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Malai or Panache Original?

Panache Original projects furthest (Panache Original 70/100, Malai 42/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Malai and Panache Original smell similar?

Clearly different: a 29% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic and woody accords. Common notes include Orange, Coriander, Ylang-Ylang and Iris.

Is Malai or Panache Original better for summer or winter?

Malai suits evening wear; Panache Original suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Malai and Panache Original?

Malai has top notes of Angelica, Orange and Coriander, heart notes of Ylang-Ylang, Iris, Geranium and Jasmine Sambac, a base of Amber, Myrrh, Benzoin and Peru Balsam. Panache Original has top notes of Aldehydes, Coriander, Orange and Lemon, heart notes of Ylang-Ylang, Rose, Jasmine and Iris, a base of Oakmoss, Musk, Myrrh and Sandalwood.