Fragrance comparison

Musk Malaki vs Lasting Lavender

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

Updated 14 Oct 2026 86 ratings analysed

2 wins

Musk Malaki

Swiss Arabian

4.1185 votes

Rank #5,444 MuskyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

31%scent match

Clearly different

Lasting Lavender

Pell Wall Perfumes

4.001 votes

Rank #52,877 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Musk Malaki takes 2 of 3 categories.

Musk Malaki
Choose it for a musky and amber character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Lasting Lavender
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Musk Malaki2/3

Lasting Lavender1/3

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Musk MalakiSwiss Arabian

Lasting LavenderPell Wall Perfumes

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.11/ 5 · 85 votes

Have 86%Had 14%Want 0%

4.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 0%Had 0%Want 100%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

64%Love

22%Like

3%Ok

6%Dislike

4%Hate

67 votes

0%Love

100%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate84

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityLasting Lavender

SillageMusk Malaki

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value64

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

musky100%

amber88%

animalic77%

powdery65%

white floral53%

balsamic42%

aromatic100%

fresh spicy92%

lavender84%

woody77%

musky69%

powdery61%

Scent match31%Clearly different · both musky and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Lily-of-the-Valley

Heart

White Musk

Base

MuskAmbergris

Top

LavenderRosemary

Heart

GeraniumViolet LeafLily-of-the-Valley

Base

AmbergrisWhite MuskSandalwood

InformationalShared notesLily-of-the-Valley, White Musk and Ambergris. 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

Fall0

Winter72

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer100

Fall0

Winter0

Day100

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men11

Unisex54

Women34

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#5,444

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews30

Overall rank#52,877

PerfumerChris Bartlett

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerMusk MalakiHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Musk Malaki is a subtle, skin-scent oil that prioritizes a clean, ethereal muskiness over loud projection. Lily-of-the-valley offers a crisp, vegetal opening, while the base of musk and ambergris creates an intimate, soap-like aura. It acts more like a second skin than a traditional perfume, making it ideal for daily …

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A crisp, herbal lavender that stays green and airy rather than soft or sugary. Rosemary sharpens the opening, violet leaf adds a cool fresh edge, and the musky sandalwood dry-down keeps it clean on skin. It suits shoppers who want lavender to feel invigorating, lightly woody, and easy to wear. If you prefer aromatic f…

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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, Musk Malaki or Lasting Lavender?

Musk Malaki takes 2 of 3 categories. Musk Malaki is rated 4.11/5 from 85 votes; Lasting Lavender is rated 4.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Musk Malaki for a musky and amber character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Lasting Lavender for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Musk Malaki or Lasting Lavender?

Lasting Lavender lasts longest (Lasting Lavender 80/100, Musk Malaki 76/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Musk Malaki or Lasting Lavender?

Musk Malaki projects furthest (Musk Malaki 54/100, Lasting Lavender 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Musk Malaki and Lasting Lavender smell similar?

Clearly different: a 31% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share musky and powdery accords. Common notes include Lily-of-the-Valley, White Musk and Ambergris.

Is Musk Malaki or Lasting Lavender better for summer or winter?

Lasting Lavender suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Musk Malaki and Lasting Lavender?

Musk Malaki has top notes of Lily-of-the-Valley, heart notes of White Musk, a base of Musk and Ambergris. Lasting Lavender has top notes of Lavender and Rosemary, heart notes of Geranium, Violet Leaf and Lily-of-the-Valley, a base of Ambergris, White Musk and Sandalwood.