Clouds Illusion
4160 TuesdaysEau de Parfum2019
Side by side
Clouds Illusion vs. Soie Malaquais
Is Clouds Illusion better than Soie Malaquais?
Soie Malaquais rates higher with the community, while Clouds Illusion wears longer on skin.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Gender alignment
Accord profile overlap
BergamotVanilla
citruswoody
This match is a verified relationship from our fragrance graph. The score weighs each fragrance's notes, accords, mood, occasion, weather fit, gender, and performance — the same scale as the badges on every “reminds of” rail.
The essentials
What's different between Clouds Illusion and Soie Malaquais?
| Clouds Illusion | Soie Malaquais | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2019 | 2022 |
| Gender | Unisex | Unisex |
| Perfumer | Sarah McCartney | Marie Salamagne |
| Best season | Fall | Winter |
Scent DNA
How do Clouds Illusion and Soie Malaquais smell?
Clouds Illusion
Powdery
Iris
Vanilla
Citrus
Green
Fresh Spicy
Woody
Fresh
Soie Malaquais
Cacao
Fruity
Warm Spicy
Rose
Floral
Nutty
Balsamic
Citrus
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Clouds Illusion and Soie Malaquais share?
Top
BergamotCitrus fruits
BlackcurrantBergamot
Heart
Orris RootVanillaHayNarcissusTonka Bean
RoseSilk
Base
SandalwoodWhite ChocolateMusk
ChestnutCocoaVanilla
Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Citric Notes
BergamotCitrus fruits
Bergamot
Oriental Notes
VanillaTonka Bean
Vanilla
Floral Notes
Narcissus
Rose
Woody Notes
Sandalwood
Chestnut
Where they fit
When and where do Clouds Illusion and Soie Malaquais work?
Spring
Summer
Fall
Winter
Community taste
Which performs better, Clouds Illusion or Soie Malaquais?
| Clouds Illusion | Soie Malaquais | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 3.5/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 4-6 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | moderate |
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What do reviewers say about Clouds Illusion and Soie Malaquais?
This is the fragrance for people who keep a signature bottle but never actually buy one. Clouds Illusion wears like an expensive memory, powdery iris, vanilla warmth.Clouds Illusion
This is a sophisticated, feminine scent that leans into contrast. The blackcurrant opening is assertive, but the silk and rose heart keeps it graceful.Soie Malaquais
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