Soie Malaquais vs Kaya
Soie Malaquais and Kaya overlap 43% in notes and accords; one note appears in both. Kaya rates higher with the community: 8.9/10 against 8.1/10 for Soie Malaquais.
At a glance
| Soie Malaquais | Kaya | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Dries Van Noten | Parfums d'Elmar |
| Release year | 2022 | 2024 |
| Rating | 8.1/10480 votes | 8.9/10566 votes |
| Longevity | 7.5/10 | 7.6/10 |
| Sillage | 7.0/10 | 7.4/10 |
When to wear
| Soie Malaquais | Kaya | |
|---|---|---|
| Autumn | 34% | 33% |
| Winter | 29% | 25% |
| Spring | 25% | 28% |
| Summer | 12% | 14% |
| Soie Malaquais | Kaya | |
|---|---|---|
| Evening | 23% | 27% |
| Nighttime | 21% | 28% |
| Casual | 21% | 20% |
| Daytime | 19% | 14% |
| Office | 15% | 10% |
Notes
In both
- Vanilla
Soie Malaquais
Only in this one
- Blackcurrant
- Bergamot
- Silk
- Rosa centifolia
- Chestnut
- Cocoa
Kaya
Only in this one
- Apple
- Raspberry
- Strawberry
- Calabrian bergamot
- White blossoms
- Jasmine sambac
- Amber
- Indonesian patchouli
- Tonka bean
- Ambrox Super
- Rum
- Woody notes
Accords
Soie Malaquais
- Floral
- Fruity
- Sweet
- Gourmand
- Spicy
- Creamy
Kaya
- Floral
- Fruity
- Sweet
- Gourmand
- Spicy
- Creamy
Frequently asked questions
Which one lasts longer?
Their longevity is about the same: 7.5/10 for Soie Malaquais, 7.6/10 for Kaya.
Which one projects more?
Kaya projects more: sillage 7.4/10 against 7.0/10 for Soie Malaquais.
Which one suits winter better?
Both suit winter about equally: winter gets 29% of the season votes for Soie Malaquais and 25% for Kaya.
Which one suits summer better?
Both suit summer about equally: summer gets 12% of the season votes for Soie Malaquais and 14% for Kaya.
Which one is rated higher?
Kaya is rated higher: 8.9/10 against 8.1/10 for Soie Malaquais.
Which notes do they share?
Notes found in both: Vanilla.

