Malakeos
BvlgariEau de Parfum2016
Side by side
Malakeos vs. L'Humaniste
Is Malakeos better than L'Humaniste?
Malakeos wears longer on skin.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Mood overlap
Oakmoss
fresh spicyaromaticwoody
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 Malakeos and L'Humaniste?
| Malakeos | L'Humaniste | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2016 | 2009 |
| Gender | Male | Male |
| Perfumer | Jacques Cavallier Belletrud | Sidonie Lancesseur |
| Best season | Fall | Spring |
Scent DNA
How do Malakeos and L'Humaniste smell?
Malakeos
Fresh Spicy
Lavender
Mossy
Aromatic
Woody
Earthy
Herbal
Rose
L'Humaniste
Aromatic
Fresh Spicy
Citrus
Woody
Warm Spicy
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Malakeos and L'Humaniste share?
Top
Lavender
LemonBergamotCardamomPink PepperBlack Pepper
Heart
OakmossGeranium
Juniper BerriesNutmegThymePeony
Base
Guaiac WoodMusk
GinOakmossTonka Bean
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
Which performs better, Malakeos or L'Humaniste?
| Malakeos | L'Humaniste | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 4-6 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | moderate |
No varnish
What do reviewers say about Malakeos and L'Humaniste?
Some fragrances want to fill the room. Malakeos wants to be discovered. Its fougère structure, lavender-forward, moss-backed, quietly woody, isn't chasing trends.Malakeos
The gin note is the point. Some will tell you it smells exactly like a gimlet. They're not wrong. L'Humaniste doesn't pretend it isn't a fragrance about gin, it makes it the entire argument.L'Humaniste
The hunt
Where to buy Malakeos and L'Humaniste
| Malakeos | L'Humaniste | |
|---|---|---|
| Best offer | — | $177.99ecosmetics |
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