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Notes
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Accords
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Perfumer
Soie Malaquais
feminine
Created by Marie Salamagne
Soie Malaquais by Dries Van Noten is a Oriental fragrance for women and men. Soie Malaquais was launched in 2022. The nose behind this fragrance is Marie Salamagne. Top notes are Black Currant and Bergamot; middle notes are Silk and Rose; base notes are Chestnut and Cacao.
Best Season
89%
Win
60%
Spr
28%
Sum
100%
Fall
Day & Night
72%
Day
82%
Night
Olfactory Pyramid
From opening to dry-down, intensity based on community voting.
Opening
Evolution
Dry-down
Top Notes0 – 15 min
Base Notes3 h – end
User Ratings
1,874 votes
4.21
Love it
1.0k53%
Like it
49426%
OK
21011%
Dislike
794%
Hate it
915%
Community Insights
MixedBased on 33 community opinions from Reddit
7.2
/ 10 community score
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.
Strengths
- Stunning, elegant and unique scent with beautiful bottle design
- Warm, embracing quality with dynamic note development
- Luxurious composition with interesting fruity, vanilla, and silk notes
Weaknesses
- Poor longevity and moderate sillage for the price point
- Too sweet and gourmand for those preferring fresh or floral scents
- Premium pricing ($340 for 100ml) may not justify performance
Best for
Cold weather/fall wearEvening occasionsThose who enjoy sweet, gourmand fragrances
AI-generated summary based on public community discussions. Not affiliated with the opinions' authors.
