Soie Malaquais
Dries Van NotenEau de Parfum2022
Side by side
Soie Malaquais vs. Durban Jane
Is Soie Malaquais better than Durban Jane?
Soie Malaquais rates higher with the community and wears longer on skin, while Durban Jane projects louder.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Gender alignment
warm spicyfloralsoft 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 Durban Jane?
| Soie Malaquais | Durban Jane | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2022 | 2019 |
| Gender | Unisex | Unisex |
| Perfumer | Marie Salamagne | Celine Barel |
| Best season | Winter | Fall |
Scent DNA
How do Soie Malaquais and Durban Jane smell?
Soie Malaquais
Cacao
Fruity
Warm Spicy
Rose
Floral
Nutty
Balsamic
Citrus
Durban Jane
Woody
Powdery
Iris
Musky
Soft Spicy
Floral
Warm Spicy
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Soie Malaquais and Durban Jane share?
Top
BlackcurrantBergamot
AmbrettePink Pepper
Heart
RoseSilk
IrisLabdanumOrange Blossom
Base
ChestnutCocoaVanilla
CedarwoodSandalwood
Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Floral Notes
Rose
IrisOrange Blossom
Woody Notes
Chestnut
CedarwoodSandalwood
Where they fit
When and where do Soie Malaquais and Durban Jane work?
Spring
Summer
Fall
Winter
Community taste
Which performs better, Soie Malaquais or Durban Jane?
| Soie Malaquais | Durban Jane | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 3.5/5 |
| Longevity | 4-6 hours | 2-4 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | strong |
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What do reviewers say about Soie Malaquais and Durban Jane?
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
It's not for those who want to announce themselves. This is quiet confidence. One reviewer called it 'the scent of a yoga instructor.' The sandalwood leans more fresh than creamy. It stays close.Durban Jane
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