# Oud Malaki vs Velvet Desert Oud

Oud Malaki and Velvet Desert Oud overlap 64% in notes and accords; 4 notes appear in both. Oud Malaki came out in 2012, Velvet Desert Oud in 2013.

## At a glance

|  | Oud Malaki | Velvet Desert Oud |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Brand | Chopard | Dolce & Gabbana |
| Release year | 2012 | 2013 |
| Concentration | No data | Eau de Parfum |
| Rating | 8.1/10 | 8.2/10 |
| Longevity | 7.7/10 | 8.0/10 |
| Sillage | 7.3/10 | 7.4/10 |

## Seasons

|  | Oud Malaki | Velvet Desert Oud |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Autumn | 39% | 37% |
| Winter | 36% | 36% |
| Spring | 20% | 19% |
| Summer | 5% | 8% |

## Occasions

|  | Oud Malaki | Velvet Desert Oud |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Evening | 29% | 29% |
| Nighttime | 25% | 28% |
| Casual | 20% | 17% |
| Daytime | 13% | 13% |
| Office | 13% | 13% |

## Notes

In both: Leather, Tobacco, Oud, Amber

Only in this one:

- Oud Malaki: Lavender, Grapefruit, Spices
- Velvet Desert Oud: Frankincense, Saffron, Musk

## Accords

- Oud Malaki: Sweet, Spicy, Woody, Oriental, Resinous, Smoky
- Velvet Desert Oud: Sweet, Spicy, Woody, Oriental, Resinous, Smoky

## Frequently asked questions

### Which one lasts longer?

Velvet Desert Oud lasts longer: longevity 8.0/10 against 7.7/10 for Oud Malaki.

### Which one projects more?

Their sillage is about the same: 7.3/10 for Oud Malaki, 7.4/10 for Velvet Desert Oud.

### Which one suits winter better?

Both suit winter about equally: winter gets 36% of the season votes for Oud Malaki and 36% for Velvet Desert Oud.

### Which one is rated higher?

Velvet Desert Oud is rated higher: 8.2/10 against 8.1/10 for Oud Malaki.

### Which notes do they share?

Notes found in both: Leather, Tobacco, Oud, Amber.

## More

- [Oud Malaki details](https://parfumedia.net/en/perfumes/chopard-oud-malaki)
- [Oud Malaki dupes and similar perfumes](https://parfumedia.net/en/dupes/chopard-oud-malaki)
- [Velvet Desert Oud details](https://parfumedia.net/en/perfumes/dolce-gabbana-velvet-desert-oud)
- [Velvet Desert Oud dupes and similar perfumes](https://parfumedia.net/en/dupes/dolce-gabbana-velvet-desert-oud)

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