Fragrance comparison

Nada vs Rose Malaki

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

Updated 11 Oct 2026 62 ratings analysed

Nada

Swiss Arabian

3.5520 votes

Rank #42,613 AmberOud

Full profile Similar & dupes

54%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Rose Malaki

Swiss Arabian

4.4042 votes

Rank #7,644 RoseWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Rose Malaki takes 4 of 4 categories.

Nada
Choose it for a amber and oud character. Best in fall, evening wear.
Rose Malaki
Choose it for a rose and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.

Nada0/4

Rose Malaki4/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

NadaSwiss Arabian

Rose MalakiSwiss Arabian

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.55/ 5 · 20 votes

Have 38%Had 19%Want 43%

4.40/ 5 · 42 votes

Have 33%Had 5%Want 62%

Category winnerRose MalakiRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

10%Love

60%Like

5%Ok

25%Dislike

0%Hate

20 votes · too few to score

69%Love

14%Like

10%Ok

2%Dislike

5%Hate

42 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate64

⏱ Longevity79

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate85

Category winners

LongevityRose Malaki

SillageRose Malaki

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value64

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

oud91%

rose83%

musky74%

woody65%

warm spicy56%

rose100%

woody83%

oud65%

floral48%

fresh spicy30%

Scent match54%Some overlap · both rose, oud and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

RoseWoody NotesJasmine

Heart

Agarwood (Oud)MuskAmbergris

Base

Oriental notesAmber

Top

Rose

Heart

Agarwood (Oud)

Base

Woody Notes

InformationalShared notesRose, Woody Notes and Agarwood (Oud). Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring50

Summer17

Fall100

Winter83

Day40

Night100

Spring53

Summer53

Fall100

Winter80

Day71

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Men0

Unisex31

Women69

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#42,613

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#7,644

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews14

Category winnerRose MalakiHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Nada by Swiss Arabian is a unisex fragrance grounded in an amber and oud profile. It opens with rose and jasmine before settling into a blend of woody notes and musk. Ideal for cooler weather, this composition offers a traditional approach to middle eastern perfumery. It is suitable for those seeking a resinous, flora…

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Rose Malaki is a unisex fragrance centered on a plush, dark rose accord balanced by deep oud and resinous woody notes. It provides a rich, grounded experience that feels particularly well-suited for cooler autumn days or evening wear. Enthusiasts often reach for this scent when they want a straightforward, high-qualit…

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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, Nada or Rose Malaki?

Rose Malaki takes 4 of 4 categories. Nada is rated 3.55/5 from 20 votes; Rose Malaki is rated 4.40/5 from 42 votes. Choose Nada for a amber and oud character. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Rose Malaki for a rose and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Nada or Rose Malaki?

Rose Malaki lasts longest (Rose Malaki 79/100, Nada 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Nada or Rose Malaki?

Rose Malaki projects furthest (Rose Malaki 68/100, Nada 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Nada and Rose Malaki smell similar?

Some overlap: a 54% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share rose, oud and woody accords. Common notes include Rose, Woody Notes and Agarwood (Oud).

Is Nada or Rose Malaki better for summer or winter?

Nada suits evening wear; Rose Malaki suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Nada and Rose Malaki?

Nada has top notes of Rose, Woody Notes and Jasmine, heart notes of Agarwood (Oud), Musk and Ambergris, a base of Oriental notes and Amber. Rose Malaki has top notes of Rose, heart notes of Agarwood (Oud), a base of Woody Notes.