Soie Malaquais
Dries Van NotenEau de Parfum2022
Side by side
Soie Malaquais vs. Mango Bay St. James Barbados
Soie Malaquais rates higher with the community and wears longer on skin, while Mango Bay St. James Barbados projects louder.
The essentials
At a glance
| Soie Malaquais | Mango Bay St. James Barbados | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2022 | 2024 |
| Gender | Unisex | Unisex |
| Perfumer | Marie Salamagne | Juliet Rose |
| Best season | Winter | Fall |
Scent DNA
Main accords
Soie Malaquais
Cacao
Fruity
Warm Spicy
Rose
Floral
Nutty
Balsamic
Citrus
Mango Bay St. James Barbados
Sweet
Fruity
Tropical
Coconut
Amber
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
Notes, side by side
Top
BlackcurrantBergamot
BananaCoconutMangoPineappleSatsuma
Heart
RoseSilk
GingerHoneyPowdery NotesWhite Chocolate
Base
ChestnutCocoaVanilla
AmberBenzoinHoneyRumTonka Bean
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
The community verdict
| Soie Malaquais | Mango Bay St. James Barbados | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 3.5/5 |
| Longevity | 4-6 hours | 2-4 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | strong |
No varnish
Real talk
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
If coconut and tropical fruit scents are your thing, this is an easy recommendation. The honey-tonka base gives it real longevity, but it never feels heavy.Mango Bay St. James Barbados