Fragrance comparison

Malamata vs Witch

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

Updated 28 Oct 2026 197 ratings analysed

Malamata

Roos & Roos

3.86195 votes

Rank #14,189 GreenAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

36%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Witch

Champagne

3.002 votes

Rank #67,584 GreenSweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Witch takes 3 of 4 categories.

Malamata
Choose it for a green and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Witch
Choose it for a green and sweet character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Malamata1/4

Witch3/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

MalamataRoos & Roos

WitchChampagne

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.86/ 5 · 195 votes

Have 72%Had 28%Want 0%

3.00/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 13%Had 0%Want 87%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

29%Love

44%Like

14%Ok

10%Dislike

3%Hate

195 votes

50%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

50%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity57

〰 Sillage48

♥ Love / hate72

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate50

Category winners

LongevityWitch

SillageWitch

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value43

¤ Price value75

Category winnerWitchBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

green100%

aromatic83%

fresh spicy65%

herbal48%

white floral30%

green100%

sweet92%

vanilla84%

yellow floral77%

aromatic69%

woody61%

Scent match36%Some overlap · both green and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

GalbanumPeppermintViolet LeafMastic or Lentisque

Heart

Lily-of-the-ValleyWormwoodSageRose

Base

HayMuskAmbergrisPatchouli

Top20-30 mins

Linden BlossomGreen GrassHazelnut

Heart2-4 hrs

VanillaWormwoodDaisycannabisViolet LeafGalbanum

Base6-8+ hrs

Whipped CreamSandalMossTruffle

InformationalShared notesGalbanum, Violet Leaf and Wormwood. Durations are only published for Witch, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter8

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer67

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night86

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men4

Unisex71

Women24

Men0

Unisex50

Women50

Casual 38%Date 31%Party 18%Work 14%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#14,189

PerfumerDominique Ropion

Launched—

Reviews18

Overall rank#67,584

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerMalamataHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Malamata opens with a sharp burst of bitter galbanum, crushed peppermint, and crisp violet leaf that smells like snap peas freshly shelled in a damp garden. Dominique Ropion constructs a fiercely green botanical scent that bypasses traditional citrus openings entirely. Within twenty minutes, the initial icy bite settl…

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Witch by Champagne is an unexpected sweet herbal fragrance that pairs crushed greenery with rich gourmand warmth. It catches you off guard. Fresh linden blossom and green grass lead into an earthy heart of bitter wormwood, cannabis, and violet leaf. As the sharp botanical edge softens, a creamy base of whipped cream, …

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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, Malamata or Witch?

Witch takes 3 of 4 categories. Malamata is rated 3.86/5 from 195 votes; Witch is rated 3.00/5 from 2 votes. Choose Malamata for a green and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Witch for a green and sweet character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Malamata or Witch?

Witch lasts longest (Witch 68/100, Malamata 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Malamata or Witch?

Witch projects furthest (Witch 70/100, Malamata 48/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Malamata and Witch smell similar?

Some overlap: a 36% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share green and aromatic accords. Common notes include Galbanum, Violet Leaf and Wormwood.

Is Malamata or Witch better for summer or winter?

Witch suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Malamata and Witch?

Malamata has top notes of Galbanum, Peppermint, Violet Leaf and Mastic or Lentisque, heart notes of Lily-of-the-Valley, Wormwood, Sage and Rose, a base of Hay, Musk, Ambergris and Patchouli. Witch has top notes of Linden Blossom, Green Grass and Hazelnut, heart notes of Vanilla, Wormwood, Daisy and cannabis, a base of Whipped Cream, Sandal, Moss and Truffle.