56 community ratings

Malibu

Name: Malibu
Brand: Playboy

Perfumer: John Gamba

2009MenModern

4.8/ 10

Community score
56 ratings

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Playboy Malibu is a light men's fragrance with a fresh, citrusy and aquatic character; it has been discontinued.

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Skunky's take: Voters picked the warm days; it gets along with the sun.

How does it perform?

From 53 community ratings, all out of 10.

Longevity

4.3 /10

A short but sweet date; a travel size in your bag is a good idea.

Sillage

4.7 /10

Whispers to close friends, never shouts at a crowd.

Bottle

4.5 /10

Plain bottle, the real show is inside.

Value for money

6.0 /10

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

Blind buy risk

High risk

Only 18% of votes are positive.

Notes

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

Top notesfirst 15 minutes

Lemon Apple

Lemon vervain

Mint Neroli

Heart notesfirst few hours

Jasmine Iris Coriander Cedarwood

Base noteswhat stays into the evening

Musk Sandalwood Tonka bean Cashmere wood

Accords

From most dominant to most subtle.

Fresh
Citrus
Floral
Aquatic
Green
Fruity
Sweet
Synthetic

What does Malibu smell like?

It opens bright and fruity with lemon, apple, lemon vervain, mint and neroli. In the heart, jasmine, iris, coriander and cedarwood add a floral, slightly spicy side. The base of musk, sandalwood, tonka bean and cashmere wood softens it and adds a little sweetness, with a green, synthetic edge running through.

Both longevity and sillage are rated weak, so it stays close to the skin and wears quietly. Most voters pick summer and spring, and it leans towards leisure, sport and daily wear. It reads masculine and modern. Nautica Nautica (Cologne) and Joop! Nightflight (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile.