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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 MalaquaisKaya
BrandDries Van NotenParfums d'Elmar
Release year20222024
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

Seasons
Soie MalaquaisKaya
Autumn34%33%
Winter29%25%
Spring25%28%
Summer12%14%
Occasions
Soie MalaquaisKaya
Evening23%27%
Nighttime21%28%
Casual21%20%
Daytime19%14%
Office15%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

  1. Floral
  2. Fruity
  3. Sweet
  4. Gourmand
  5. Spicy
  6. Creamy

Kaya

  1. Floral
  2. Fruity
  3. Sweet
  4. Gourmand
  5. Spicy
  6. 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.