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    Side by side

    Soie Malaquais vs. Acqua

    Clearly related
    Acqua by Santa Maria Novella bottle

    Acqua

    Santa Maria Novella
    Eau de Parfum2024
    New comparison

    Soie Malaquais peaks in winter, while Acqua belongs to summer. The side by side below shows where they overlap.

    The essentials

    At a glance

    Key facts: Soie Malaquais vs. Acqua
    Soie MalaquaisAcqua
    ConcentrationEau de ParfumEau de Parfum
    Launched20222024
    GenderUnisexUnisex
    PerfumerMarie Salamagne—
    Best seasonWinterSummer

    Scent DNA

    Main accords

    Soie Malaquais

    Cacao
    Fruity
    Warm Spicy
    Rose
    Floral
    Nutty
    Balsamic
    Citrus

    Acqua

    Floral
    Musky
    Aquatic
    Fruity
    Powdery
    Ozonic
    Sweet

    Shared between both fragrances

    The pyramid

    Notes, side by side

    Top
    BlackcurrantBergamot
    Pear
    Heart
    RoseSilk
    LotusFreesia
    Base
    ChestnutCocoaVanilla
    Musk

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    The community verdict

    Community verdict: Soie Malaquais vs. Acqua
    Soie MalaquaisAcqua
    Score4/54/5
    Longevity4-6 hours4-6 hours
    Sillagemoderatemoderate

    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
    Pear and lotus in a fountain that doesn't try too hard. This is the fragrance for someone who wants to smell like a spring morning without announcing it.Acqua