Side-by-side comparison of Soie Malaquais by Dries Van Noten and Blanche Bête by Les Liquides Imaginaires
Dries Van Noten
Les Liquides Imaginaires
| Attribute | Soie Malaquais | Blanche Bête |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Dries Van Noten | Les Liquides Imaginaires |
| Year | 2022 | 2021 |
| Rating | 4.21 | 4.10 |
| Concentration | — | — |
| Gender | feminine | feminine |
| Total Notes | 6 | 11 |
33 opinions · Source: r/fragrance community
7.2
/10
Soie Malaquais generates strong initial enthusiasm with its elegant, unique composition and gorgeous presentation. However, community consensus reveals it's polarizing: those who love gourmand scents find it stunning, while others find it overly sweet. The primary criticism is weak longevity and sillage that don't justify its luxury price point, making the affordable travel size a recommended option to test before committing.
43 opinions · Source: r/fragrance community
6.5
/10
Blanche Bête generates polarized opinions within the community despite its hyped reputation. While some find it to be their favorite fragrance ever and appreciate its unique lactonic creamy profile, others find it repulsive despite loving other lactonic scents, highlighting how subjective fragrance appreciation can be. The fragrance appears to excel for those seeking comforting, milky-coconutty scents but may disappoint lactonic fragrance devotees looking for traditional interpretations.