Fragrance comparison

Oh, My Stars! vs Makalu

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

Updated 9 Oct 2026 27 ratings analysed

3 wins

Oh, My Stars!

House of Matriarch

3.6213 votes

Rank #58,651 AmberIris

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38%scent match

Some overlap

Makalu

Alchimista

4.0014 votes

Rank #47,478 WoodyAmber

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Oh, My Stars! takes 3 of 5 categories.

Oh, My Stars!
Choose it for a amber and iris character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, evening wear.
Makalu
Choose it for a woody and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Oh, My Stars!3/5

Makalu2/5

Ratings & consensus: Makalu
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Oh, My Stars!
Sillage & projection: Oh, My Stars!
Value for money: Oh, My Stars!
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Makalu

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Oh, My Stars!House of Matriarch

MakaluAlchimista

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.62/ 5 · 13 votes

Have 12%Had 3%Want 85%

4.00/ 5 · 14 votes

Have 25%Had 11%Want 64%

Category winnerMakaluRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

46%Love

15%Like

0%Ok

31%Dislike

8%Hate

13 votes · too few to score

43%Love

29%Like

14%Ok

14%Dislike

0%Hate

14 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity90

〰 Sillage81

♥ Love / hate65

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityOh, My Stars!

SillageOh, My Stars!

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value44

Category winnerOh, My Stars!Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

iris92%

powdery84%

woody77%

earthy69%

herbal61%

woody100%

amber92%

balsamic84%

smoky77%

leather69%

warm spicy61%

Scent match38%Some overlap · both amber and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top20-40 mins

IrisArtemisiaMimosaShisoGeraniumcannabis

Heart3-5 hrs

AmberPatchouliAgarwood (Oud)RoseJasmineLily

Base8-12+ hrs

LabdanumTobaccoOrris RootAmbrette (Musk Mallow)Sandalwood

Top

Peru BalsamMimosaGeraniumRoseAgarwood (Oud)ChamomileLeather

Heart

IncenseClovesJasmineYlang-YlangIrisOrange BlossomAmber

Base

BirchCedarGuaiac WoodBrown sugarSandalwoodTonka BeanPatchouli

InformationalShared notesIris, Mimosa, Geranium and Amber. Durations are only published for Oh, My Stars!, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring0

Summer100

Fall0

Winter0

Day44

Night100

Spring50

Summer25

Fall63

Winter100

Day89

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Party 39%Date 34%Casual 15%Work 11%

Men25

Unisex75

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#58,651

PerfumerChristi Meshell

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#47,478

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerMakaluHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Oh, My Stars! by House of Matriarch is an unapologetic collision of sparkling vintage aldehydes and dark, bohemian earthiness. The opening hits fast. Bitter artemisia, peppery shiso, and a sharp dash of green cannabis collide with powdery iris and sweet mimosa. You immediately feel the natural oil weight on your skin.…

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Makalu by Alchimista is a resinous, smoky floral woody scent with a soft leather edge. It opens balsamic and slightly sweet, then turns incense-led with jasmine, orange blossom and a warm amber glow. The dry-down leans woody and musky, with birch smoke, sandalwood and a hint of brown sugar and tonka that keeps it cosy…

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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, Oh, My Stars! or Makalu?

Oh, My Stars! takes 3 of 5 categories. Oh, My Stars! is rated 3.62/5 from 13 votes; Makalu is rated 4.00/5 from 14 votes. Choose Oh, My Stars! for a amber and iris character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, evening wear. Choose Makalu for a woody and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Oh, My Stars! or Makalu?

Oh, My Stars! lasts longest (Oh, My Stars! 90/100, Makalu 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Oh, My Stars! or Makalu?

Oh, My Stars! projects furthest (Oh, My Stars! 81/100, Makalu 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Oh, My Stars! and Makalu smell similar?

Some overlap: a 38% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber and woody accords. Common notes include Iris, Mimosa, Geranium and Amber.

Is Oh, My Stars! or Makalu better for summer or winter?

Oh, My Stars! suits evening wear; Makalu suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Oh, My Stars! and Makalu?

Oh, My Stars! has top notes of Iris, Artemisia, Mimosa and Shiso, heart notes of Amber, Patchouli, Agarwood (Oud) and Rose, a base of Labdanum, Tobacco, Orris Root and Ambrette (Musk Mallow). Makalu has top notes of Peru Balsam, Mimosa, Geranium and Rose, heart notes of Incense, Cloves, Jasmine and Ylang-Ylang, a base of Birch, Cedar, Guaiac Wood and Brown sugar.