Fragrance comparison

Oud Malala vs RUA Radiant Roses

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

Updated 8 Nov 2026 76 ratings analysed

Oud Malala

Shaikh Mohd Saeed

4.673 votes

Rank #39,556 FruityFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

39%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

RUA Radiant Roses

PARIS CORNER

3.9573 votes

Rank #12,173 RoseFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

RUA Radiant Roses takes 3 of 4 categories.

Oud Malala
Choose it for a fruity and floral character. Wins on longevity. Best in spring, day or night wear.
RUA Radiant Roses
Choose it for a rose and floral character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Oud Malala1/4

RUA Radiant Roses3/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Oud Malala
Sillage & projection: RUA Radiant Roses
Value for money: RUA Radiant Roses
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: RUA Radiant Roses

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Oud MalalaShaikh Mohd Saeed

RUA Radiant RosesPARIS CORNER

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.67/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 31%Had 0%Want 69%

3.95/ 5 · 73 votes

Have 56%Had 10%Want 34%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

67%Love

33%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

45%Love

29%Like

11%Ok

5%Dislike

10%Hate

73 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity100

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate92

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate74

Category winners

LongevityOud Malala

SillageRUA Radiant Roses

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value83

¤ Price value90

Category winnerRUA Radiant RosesBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

floral92%

citrus84%

woody77%

white floral69%

warm spicy61%

rose100%

floral92%

citrus84%

sweet77%

powdery69%

amber61%

Scent match39%Some overlap · both floral and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

BergamotMandarin OrangeAppleBlackcurrant SyrupPeachPear

Heart

MagnoliaFreesiaJasmineTuberoseSaffronLeather

Base

PatchouliSandalwoodVanillaMuskAmber

Top30 to 45 minutes

ChocolateBergamotCitrusPeachLemon

Heart3 to 5 hours

RoseMagnoliaJasmineSweet OrangeFreesia

Base6 to 8 hours

AmberSugarMuskSandalwoodVanilla

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Peach, Magnolia and Freesia. Durations are only published for RUA Radiant Roses, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer50

Fall50

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Spring100

Summer77

Fall94

Winter81

Day100

Night87

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men33

Unisex67

Women0

Men2

Unisex4

Women94

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#39,556

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#12,173

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews18

Category winnerRUA Radiant RosesHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Oud Malala by Shaikh Mohd Saeed is a Floral Woody Musk fragrance for women and men. Top notes are Bergamot, Mandarin Orange, Apple, Blackcurrant Syrup, Peach and Pear; middle notes are Magnolia, Freesia, Jasmine, Tuberose, Saffron and Leather; base notes are Patchouli, Sandalwood, Vanilla, Musk and Amber. It opens wit…

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RUA Radiant Roses by PARIS CORNER opens with a burst of bright lemon, bergamot, sweet peach, and a distinct touch of chocolate. As the initial citrus sparkle softens, a dense bouquet takes over, featuring sweet orange alongside rose, magnolia, jasmine, and freesia. The scent settles on a warm foundation of vanilla, su…

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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, Oud Malala or RUA Radiant Roses?

RUA Radiant Roses takes 3 of 4 categories. Oud Malala is rated 4.67/5 from 3 votes; RUA Radiant Roses is rated 3.95/5 from 73 votes. Choose Oud Malala for a fruity and floral character. Wins on longevity. Best in spring, day or night wear. Choose RUA Radiant Roses for a rose and floral character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Oud Malala or RUA Radiant Roses?

Oud Malala lasts longest (Oud Malala 100/100, RUA Radiant Roses 75/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Oud Malala or RUA Radiant Roses?

Projection is very close: RUA Radiant Roses 69/100, Oud Malala 67/100 for sillage.

Do Oud Malala and RUA Radiant Roses smell similar?

Some overlap: a 39% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral and citrus accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Peach, Magnolia and Freesia.

Is Oud Malala or RUA Radiant Roses better for summer or winter?

Oud Malala suits day or night wear; RUA Radiant Roses suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Oud Malala and RUA Radiant Roses?

Oud Malala has top notes of Bergamot, Mandarin Orange, Apple and Blackcurrant Syrup, heart notes of Magnolia, Freesia, Jasmine and Tuberose, a base of Patchouli, Sandalwood, Vanilla and Musk. RUA Radiant Roses has top notes of Chocolate, Bergamot, Citrus and Peach, heart notes of Rose, Magnolia, Jasmine and Sweet Orange, a base of Amber, Sugar, Musk and Sandalwood.