# 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 | 8.1/10 | 8.9/10 |
| Longevity | 7.5/10 | 7.6/10 |
| Sillage | 7.0/10 | 7.4/10 |

## Seasons

|  | Soie Malaquais | Kaya |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Autumn | 34% | 33% |
| Winter | 29% | 25% |
| Spring | 25% | 28% |
| Summer | 12% | 14% |

## Occasions

|  | Soie Malaquais | Kaya |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Evening | 23% | 27% |
| Nighttime | 21% | 28% |
| Casual | 21% | 20% |
| Daytime | 19% | 14% |
| Office | 15% | 10% |

## Notes

In both: Vanilla

Only in this one:

- Soie Malaquais: Blackcurrant, Bergamot, Silk, Rosa centifolia, Chestnut, Cocoa
- Kaya: 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.

## More

- [Soie Malaquais details](https://parfumedia.net/en/perfumes/dries-van-noten-soie-malaquais)
- [Soie Malaquais dupes and similar perfumes](https://parfumedia.net/en/dupes/dries-van-noten-soie-malaquais)
- [Kaya details](https://parfumedia.net/en/perfumes/parfums-d-elmar-kaya)
- [Kaya dupes and similar perfumes](https://parfumedia.net/en/dupes/parfums-d-elmar-kaya)

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