What's the difference between Café Simien and Soie Malaquais?+
Café Simien is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Mona di Orio (2019) dominated by Patchouli accords. Soie Malaquais is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Dries Van Noten (2022) leaning on Fruity accords. They share 3 accords: Warm Spicy, Fruity, Balsamic.
Which is better, Café Simien or Soie Malaquais?+
By community rating, Café Simien scores 4.38/5 vs Soie Malaquais at 4.21/5. Soie Malaquais's standout strength: Stunning, elegant and unique scent with beautiful bottle design. The "better" choice depends on what you value — longevity, projection, season fit, or signature character.
Do Café Simien and Soie Malaquais smell similar?+
They share a small fraction of their ingredients — expect noticeably different experiences. Soie Malaquais: Soie Malaquaisは、エレガントでユニークな調香と美しいプレゼンテーションで強い初期的な好評を生み出しています。しかし、コミュニティの総意は、それが二極化していることを明らかにしています。グルマン系の香りを愛する人々はそれを素晴らしいと感じる一方で、他の人々はそれが過度に甘いと感じています。主な批判は、ラグジュアリーな価格帯を正当化しない弱い持続性とシルラージュです。そのため、コミットする前にテストするために、手頃な価格のトラベルサイズの購入が推奨されています。.
Which lasts longer, Café Simien or Soie Malaquais?+
Soie Malaquais: Poor longevity and moderate sillage for the price point Longevity varies by skin chemistry, concentration, and application method.
Which season suits Café Simien vs Soie Malaquais?+
Café Simien scores highest for winter wear; Soie Malaquais scores highest for fall wear. Café Simien leans daytime, Soie Malaquais leans evening.
