Fragrance comparison

Oud Mood vs Rose Malaki

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

Updated 11 Oct 2026 2,057 ratings analysed

Oud Mood

Lattafa Perfumes

4.022,015 votes

Rank #301 AmberOud

Full profile Similar & dupes

35%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 7 categories.

Oud Mood
Choose it for a amber and oud character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Rose Malaki
Choose it for a rose and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, evening wear.

Oud Mood3/7

Rose Malaki4/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Oud MoodLattafa Perfumes

Rose MalakiSwiss Arabian

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.02/ 5 · 2,015 votes

Have 80%Had 20%Want 0%

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

44%Love

31%Like

11%Ok

9%Dislike

4%Hate

2,015 votes

69%Love

14%Like

10%Ok

2%Dislike

5%Hate

42 votes

Category winnerRose MalakiMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity78

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate76

⏱ Longevity79

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate85

Category winners

LongevityRose Malaki

SillageOud Mood

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value87

¤ Price value64

Category winnerOud MoodBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

oud92%

woody84%

warm spicy77%

caramel69%

balsamic61%

rose100%

woody83%

oud65%

floral48%

fresh spicy30%

Scent match35%Some overlap · both woody and oud

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

RoseSaffronPimento

Heart

Agarwood (Oud)CaramelFloral NotesPatchouli

Base

Woody NotesResinsAmberIncenseMusk

Top

Rose

Heart

Agarwood (Oud)

Base

Woody Notes

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

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring37

Summer20

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring53

Summer53

Fall100

Winter80

Day71

Night100

Category winnerRose MalakiMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men16

Unisex60

Women23

Men0

Unisex31

Women69

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#301

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews207

Overall rank#7,644

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews14

Category winnerOud MoodHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Oud Mood by Lattafa Perfumes is an intense unisex fragrance built around a core of deep oud, warm caramel, and resinous amber. It thrives in cooler weather, projecting with significant strength throughout the day. This scent is a bold choice for those seeking a sweet, spicy profile that lingers on skin for hours, maki…

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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, Oud Mood or Rose Malaki?

Rose Malaki takes 4 of 7 categories. Oud Mood is rated 4.02/5 from 2,015 votes; Rose Malaki is rated 4.40/5 from 42 votes. Choose Oud Mood for a amber and oud character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. Choose Rose Malaki for a rose and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Oud Mood or Rose Malaki?

They last about the same: Rose Malaki 79/100, Oud Mood 78/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Oud Mood or Rose Malaki?

Projection is very close: Oud Mood 70/100, Rose Malaki 68/100 for sillage.

Do Oud Mood and Rose Malaki smell similar?

Some overlap: a 35% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and oud accords. Common notes include Rose, Agarwood (Oud) and Woody Notes.

Is Oud Mood or Rose Malaki better for summer or winter?

For summer, Rose Malaki is the stronger pick. For winter, Oud Mood is the stronger pick. Rose Malaki suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Oud Mood and Rose Malaki?

Oud Mood has top notes of Rose, Saffron and Pimento, heart notes of Agarwood (Oud), Caramel, Floral Notes and Patchouli, a base of Woody Notes, Resins, Amber and Incense. Rose Malaki has top notes of Rose, heart notes of Agarwood (Oud), a base of Woody Notes.