Fragrance comparison

Malayan Tiger vs Yang Imperial

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

Updated 10 Oct 2026 32 ratings analysed

Malayan Tiger

Sanctuary

4.4323 votes

Rank #28,827 White FloralWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

49%scent match

Some overlap

Yang Imperial

Jacques Fath

4.009 votes

Rank #51,327 SweetAnis

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

Malayan Tiger
Choose it for a white floral and woody character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, evening wear.
Yang Imperial
Choose it for a sweet and anis character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, day or night wear.

Malayan Tiger2/4

Yang Imperial2/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Malayan TigerSanctuary

Yang ImperialJacques Fath

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.43/ 5 · 23 votes

Have 53%Had 15%Want 32%

4.00/ 5 · 9 votes

Have 17%Had 21%Want 62%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

61%Love

26%Like

9%Ok

4%Dislike

0%Hate

23 votes · too few to score

44%Love

33%Like

0%Ok

22%Dislike

0%Hate

9 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate86

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityMalayan Tiger

SillageYang Imperial

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value61

¤ Price value75

Category winnerYang ImperialBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

woody90%

citrus80%

rose70%

floral60%

sweet50%

sweet100%

anis92%

floral84%

soft spicy77%

rose69%

white floral61%

Scent match49%Some overlap · both white floral, sweet and floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Mandarin Orange

Heart

JasmineRose Petals

Base

SandalwoodPatchouliPraline

Top

Star AniseGranny Smith appleMandarin Orange

Heart

JasmineTincture of RoseViolet

Base

PralinePatchouli

InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Jasmine, Patchouli and Praline. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter88

Day82

Night100

Spring33

Summer0

Fall67

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men7

Unisex13

Women80

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#28,827

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

Overall rank#51,327

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerMalayan TigerHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Sanctuary Malayan Tiger opens with a bright burst of juicy mandarin orange paired with lush jasmine sambac. As the initial citrus settles, green stems and faint rose petals emerge. The scent dries down into creamy sandalwood, earthy patchouli, and a touch of sweet praline, creating a warm, humid white floral profile b…

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Yang Imperial opens with a sharp, crisp Granny Smith apple and star anise. As it warms, this woody oriental shifts into a floral heart of jasmine and violet before settling into a base of sweet praline and earthy patchouli. It is a distinctive choice for men who want a fragrance that balances fruity brightness with a …

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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, Malayan Tiger or Yang Imperial?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Malayan Tiger is rated 4.43/5 from 23 votes; Yang Imperial is rated 4.00/5 from 9 votes. Choose Malayan Tiger for a white floral and woody character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, evening wear. Choose Yang Imperial for a sweet and anis character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Malayan Tiger or Yang Imperial?

Malayan Tiger lasts longest (Malayan Tiger 68/100, Yang Imperial 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Malayan Tiger or Yang Imperial?

Yang Imperial projects furthest (Yang Imperial 67/100, Malayan Tiger 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Malayan Tiger and Yang Imperial smell similar?

Some overlap: a 49% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, sweet and floral accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Jasmine, Patchouli and Praline.

Is Malayan Tiger or Yang Imperial better for summer or winter?

Malayan Tiger suits evening wear; Yang Imperial suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Malayan Tiger and Yang Imperial?

Malayan Tiger has top notes of Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Jasmine and Rose Petals, a base of Sandalwood, Patchouli and Praline. Yang Imperial has top notes of Star Anise, Granny Smith apple and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Jasmine, Tincture of Rose and Violet, a base of Praline and Patchouli.