480 community ratings

Soie Malaquais

2022UnisexModern

Votes lean feminine

8.1/ 10

Community score
480 ratings

Dries Van Noten Soie Malaquais is a unisex perfume that sets a floral, fruity core against sweet, gourmand and creamy tones.

Compare

Skunky's take: When coat weather arrives, this bottle comes off the shelf.

How does it perform?

From 419 community ratings, all out of 10.

Longevity

7.5 /10

Holds up through the day and fades gently toward evening.

Sillage

7.0 /10

People close to you notice, nobody gets overwhelmed.

Bottle

9.3 /10

Talks even from the shelf.

Value for money

6.1 /10

The price makes you think, so a small size is a smart start.

Blind buy risk

Low risk

84% of votes are positive and opinions barely differ.

Notes

They open one after another, from the first spray into the evening.

Top notesfirst 15 minutes

Blackcurrant Bergamot

Heart notesfirst few hours

Silk

Rosa centifolia

Base noteswhat stays into the evening

Vanilla Chestnut Cocoa

Accords

From most dominant to most subtle.

Floral
Fruity
Sweet
Gourmand
Spicy
Creamy

What does Soie Malaquais smell like?

Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, though spring is not far behind, and it leans towards evenings, leisure time and nights out. On character, feminine leads the votes, with modern second.

It opens with blackcurrant and bergamot, a fruity start. At the heart, silk and Rosa centifolia bring a soft floral turn. The base of vanilla, chestnut and cocoa sweetens it and dries down creamy and gourmand. Burberry Goddess (Eau de Parfum) and Diesel Loverdose Red Kiss have a close profile.