Soie Malaquais
Dries Van NotenEau de Parfum2022
Side by side
Soie Malaquais vs. No. II Ground
Is Soie Malaquais better than No. II Ground?
No. II Ground projects louder.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Gender alignment
fruitywarm spicysoft spicywoody
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 Soie Malaquais and No. II Ground?
| Soie Malaquais | No. II Ground | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | — |
| Launched | 2022 | 2021 |
| Gender | Unisex | Unisex |
| Perfumer | Marie Salamagne | Ruth Mastenbrœk |
| Best season | Winter | Fall |
Scent DNA
How do Soie Malaquais and No. II Ground smell?
Soie Malaquais
Cacao
Fruity
Warm Spicy
Rose
Floral
Nutty
Balsamic
Citrus
No. II Ground
Woody
Powdery
Warm Spicy
Soft Spicy
Earthy
Iris
Aromatic
Fruity
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Soie Malaquais and No. II Ground share?
Top
BlackcurrantBergamot
Pink PepperSaffronGingerCoriander
Heart
RoseSilk
Orris rootFigCedar
Base
ChestnutCocoaVanilla
Thanaka WoodGuaiac WoodVetiverPatchouliSandalwoodMuskAgarwood (oud)
Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Woody Notes
Chestnut
Thanaka WoodGuaiac WoodCedarSandalwoodAgarwood (oud)
Where they fit
When and where do Soie Malaquais and No. II Ground work?
Spring
Summer
Fall
Winter
Community taste
Which performs better, Soie Malaquais or No. II Ground?
| Soie Malaquais | No. II Ground | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 4-6 hours | 4-6 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | strong |
No varnish
What do reviewers say about Soie Malaquais and No. II Ground?
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
This is a fragrance that knows when to step back. It opens spicy and confident, but the heart and base stay close, creating something that whispers rather than shouts.No. II Ground
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