Fragrance comparison

Malek vs Obsessed Deluxe

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 52 ratings analysed

Malek

Arman Manoukian Parfums

4.506 votes

Rank #39,224 WoodyWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

50%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Obsessed Deluxe

We Pink

3.6746 votes

Rank #37,382 WoodyPowdery

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Obsessed Deluxe takes 3 of 4 categories.

Malek
Choose it for a woody and white floral character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Obsessed Deluxe
Choose it for a woody and powdery character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Malek1/4

Obsessed Deluxe3/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

MalekArman Manoukian Parfums

Obsessed DeluxeWe Pink

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.50/ 5 · 6 votes

Have 41%Had 0%Want 59%

3.67/ 5 · 46 votes

Have 66%Had 11%Want 23%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

83%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

17%Dislike

0%Hate

6 votes · too few to score

35%Love

35%Like

9%Ok

7%Dislike

15%Hate

46 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate88

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate67

Category winners

LongevityObsessed Deluxe

SillageMalek

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value86

Category winnerObsessed DeluxeBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

white floral92%

floral84%

rose77%

aromatic69%

earthy61%

woody100%

powdery92%

patchouli84%

floral77%

rose69%

earthy61%

Scent match50%Some overlap · both woody, floral and rose

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

JasmineLemon ZestLily

Heart

Red RoseFreesiaVioletPear

Base

Woody NotesVetiverAmberVanilla

Top

BergamotFreesiaPear

Heart

RoseVetiverVioletLily of the Valley

Base

PatchouliMuskSandalwoodVanilla

InformationalShared notesFreesia, Violet, Pear and Vetiver. 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

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night75

Spring85

Summer70

Fall85

Winter100

Day68

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Men6

Unisex19

Women75

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#39,224

PerfumerArman Manoukian

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#37,382

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerObsessed DeluxeHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Malek opens with a polished floral mix of lily, jasmine and freesia, brightened by lemon zest and softened by pear. It quickly settles into a gentle rose and violet heart, with woody notes, vetiver, amber and vanilla giving it a warm, smooth base. It reads refined, mildly sweet and slightly tart rather than loud. This…

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Obsessed Deluxe opens with a bright splash of sweet pear and citrusy bergamot, backed by a clean freesia note. As the liquid warms on your skin, the initial crispness softens into a powdery floral heart where rose and violet take center stage. Underneath, a earthy vetiver keeps the blend grounded, preventing the flora…

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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.

Which is better, Malek or Obsessed Deluxe?

Obsessed Deluxe takes 3 of 4 categories. Malek is rated 4.50/5 from 6 votes; Obsessed Deluxe is rated 3.67/5 from 46 votes. Choose Malek for a woody and white floral character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Obsessed Deluxe for a woody and powdery character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Malek or Obsessed Deluxe?

Obsessed Deluxe lasts longest (Obsessed Deluxe 63/100, Malek 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Malek or Obsessed Deluxe?

Malek projects furthest (Malek 67/100, Obsessed Deluxe 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Malek and Obsessed Deluxe smell similar?

Some overlap: a 50% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, floral and rose accords. Common notes include Freesia, Violet, Pear and Vetiver.

Is Malek or Obsessed Deluxe better for summer or winter?

Malek suits daytime wear; Obsessed Deluxe suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Malek and Obsessed Deluxe?

Malek has top notes of Jasmine, Lemon Zest and Lily, heart notes of Red Rose, Freesia, Violet and Pear, a base of Woody Notes, Vetiver, Amber and Vanilla. Obsessed Deluxe has top notes of Bergamot, Freesia and Pear, heart notes of Rose, Vetiver, Violet and Lily of the Valley, a base of Patchouli, Musk, Sandalwood and Vanilla.