Soie Malaquais
Dries Van NotenEau de Parfum2022
Side by side
Soie Malaquais vs. Delusions of Grandeur
Delusions of Grandeur wears longer on skin.
The essentials
At a glance
| Soie Malaquais | Delusions of Grandeur | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2022 | 2025 |
| Gender | Unisex | Unisex |
| Perfumer | Marie Salamagne | Elena Valuivieso Ruiz |
| Best season | Winter | Fall |
Scent DNA
Main accords
Soie Malaquais
Cacao
Fruity
Warm Spicy
Rose
Floral
Nutty
Balsamic
Citrus
Delusions of Grandeur
Tobacco
Leather
Warm Spicy
Sweet
Powdery
Fruity
Animalic
Woody
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
Notes, side by side
Top
BlackcurrantBergamot
TobaccoApricotRum
Heart
RoseSilk
LeatherJasmineSaffron
Base
ChestnutCocoaVanilla
AmberSandalwoodMusk
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
The community verdict
| Soie Malaquais | Delusions of Grandeur | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 4-6 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | moderate |
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
Leathery-gourmand done with zero apology. The tobacco and leather pull it toward bold territory, but the apricot keeps things playful. This isn't a fragrance that asks permission, it arrives late.Delusions of Grandeur