Fragrance comparison

Rose Malaki vs Dhaneloudh Al Nafees

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

Updated 11 Oct 2026 53 ratings analysed

Rose Malaki

Swiss Arabian

4.4042 votes

Rank #7,644 RoseWoody

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57%scent match

Closely related

3 wins

Dhaneloudh Al Nafees

Rasasi

4.5511 votes

Rank #29,016 OudWoody

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Dhaneloudh Al Nafees takes 3 of 5 categories.

Rose Malaki
Choose it for a rose and woody character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
Dhaneloudh Al Nafees
Choose it for a oud and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.

Rose Malaki2/5

Dhaneloudh Al Nafees3/5

Ratings & consensus: Dhaneloudh Al Nafees
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Dhaneloudh Al Nafees
Sillage & projection: Dhaneloudh Al Nafees
Value for money: Rose Malaki
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

Rose MalakiSwiss Arabian

Dhaneloudh Al NafeesRasasi

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.40/ 5 · 42 votes

Have 33%Had 5%Want 62%

4.55/ 5 · 11 votes

Have 7%Had 3%Want 90%

Category winnerDhaneloudh Al NafeesRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

69%Love

14%Like

10%Ok

2%Dislike

5%Hate

42 votes

73%Love

18%Like

0%Ok

9%Dislike

0%Hate

11 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity79

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate85

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage86

♥ Love / hate89

Category winners

LongevityDhaneloudh Al Nafees

SillageDhaneloudh Al Nafees

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value64

¤ Price value38

Category winnerRose MalakiBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

rose100%

woody83%

oud65%

floral48%

fresh spicy30%

oud100%

woody83%

powdery65%

fresh spicy48%

amber30%

Scent match57%Closely related · both woody, oud and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Rose

Heart

Agarwood (Oud)

Base

Woody Notes

Top

Agarwood (Oud)AmberRose

Heart

Woody Notes

Base

SandalwoodMusk

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

Spring53

Summer53

Fall100

Winter80

Day71

Night100

Spring17

Summer0

Fall33

Winter100

Day40

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex31

Women69

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#7,644

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews14

Overall rank#29,016

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerRose MalakiHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

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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Dhaneloudh Al Nafees by Rasasi is a potent oriental woody composition centered on high quality Indian oud. Opening with intense agarwood, amber, and rose, this perfume oil develops into a deep woody heart with a persistent musky sandalwood base. It provides a dense, long-lasting presence ideal for cooler evenings or 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, Rose Malaki or Dhaneloudh Al Nafees?

Dhaneloudh Al Nafees takes 3 of 5 categories. Rose Malaki is rated 4.40/5 from 42 votes; Dhaneloudh Al Nafees is rated 4.55/5 from 11 votes. Choose Rose Malaki for a rose and woody character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Dhaneloudh Al Nafees for a oud and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Rose Malaki or Dhaneloudh Al Nafees?

They last about the same: Dhaneloudh Al Nafees 80/100, Rose Malaki 79/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Rose Malaki or Dhaneloudh Al Nafees?

Dhaneloudh Al Nafees projects furthest (Dhaneloudh Al Nafees 86/100, Rose Malaki 68/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Rose Malaki and Dhaneloudh Al Nafees smell similar?

Closely related: a 57% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, oud and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Rose, Agarwood (Oud) and Woody Notes.

Is Rose Malaki or Dhaneloudh Al Nafees better for summer or winter?

Rose Malaki suits evening wear; Dhaneloudh Al Nafees suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Rose Malaki and Dhaneloudh Al Nafees?

Rose Malaki has top notes of Rose, heart notes of Agarwood (Oud), a base of Woody Notes. Dhaneloudh Al Nafees has top notes of Agarwood (Oud), Amber and Rose, heart notes of Woody Notes, a base of Sandalwood and Musk.