Soie Malaquais
Dries Van NotenEau de Parfum2022
Side by side
Soie Malaquais vs. 18 - 12
Is Soie Malaquais better than 18 - 12?
Soie Malaquais rates higher with the community, while 18 - 12 wears longer on skin.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Gender alignment
BergamotVanilla
fruityrosefloralnutty
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 18 - 12?
| Soie Malaquais | 18 - 12 | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | — |
| Launched | 2022 | 2023 |
| Gender | Unisex | Unisex |
| Perfumer | Marie Salamagne | Serge de Oliveira |
| Best season | Winter | Fall |
Scent DNA
How do Soie Malaquais and 18 - 12 smell?
Soie Malaquais
Cacao
Fruity
Warm Spicy
Rose
Floral
Nutty
Balsamic
Citrus
18 - 12
Sweet
Cherry
Powdery
Fruity
Almond
Vanilla
Rose
Nutty
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Soie Malaquais and 18 - 12 share?
Top
BlackcurrantBergamot
LycheeBergamotMandarin Orange
Heart
RoseSilk
CherryRose PetalsAlmondHeliotropeViolet
Base
ChestnutCocoaVanilla
SageSandalwoodVanillaSugar
Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Floral Notes
Rose
Rose PetalsHeliotropeViolet
Citric Notes
Bergamot
BergamotMandarin Orange
Fruity Notes
Blackcurrant
CherryLychee
Oriental Notes
Vanilla
Vanilla
Woody Notes
Chestnut
Sandalwood
Where they fit
When and where do Soie Malaquais and 18 - 12 work?
Spring
Summer
Fall
Winter
Community taste
Which performs better, Soie Malaquais or 18 - 12?
| Soie Malaquais | 18 - 12 | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 3.5/5 |
| Longevity | 4-6 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | strong |
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What do reviewers say about Soie Malaquais and 18 - 12?
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 you want a rose that is never heavy, 18 - 12 delivers. The vanilla and sandalwood drydown is a creamy warmth that feels more like a soft cashmere hug than a heavy blanket.18 - 12
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