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    Side by side

    Soie Malaquais vs. Opera Mate

    Clearly related
    New comparison

    Opera Mate wears longer on skin.

    The essentials

    At a glance

    Key facts: Soie Malaquais vs. Opera Mate
    Soie MalaquaisOpera Mate
    ConcentrationEau de ParfumEau de Parfum
    Launched20222024
    GenderUnisexUnisex
    PerfumerMarie SalamagneChristelle Laprade
    Best seasonWinterFall

    Scent DNA

    Main accords

    Soie Malaquais

    Cacao
    Fruity
    Warm Spicy
    Rose
    Floral
    Nutty
    Balsamic
    Citrus

    Opera Mate

    Sweet
    Caramel
    Amber
    Balsamic
    Aromatic
    Nutty
    Woody
    Musky

    Shared between both fragrances

    The pyramid

    Notes, side by side

    Top
    BlackcurrantBergamot
    ChestnutGrapefruit zestLabdanum
    Heart
    RoseSilk
    Crème BrûléeDavanaVetiver
    Base
    ChestnutCocoaVanilla
    CaramelSuede

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    The community verdict

    Community verdict: Soie Malaquais vs. Opera Mate
    Soie MalaquaisOpera Mate
    Score4/54/5
    Longevity4-6 hours6-10 hours
    Sillagemoderatestrong

    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
    Opera Mate is sweet but never juvenile. The crème brûlée and caramel bring undeniable dessert energy, but the suede, vetiver, and chestnut ground it in something more sophisticated.Opera Mate