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    Soie Malaquais vs. Cruelle

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    Soie Malaquais rates higher with the community, while Cruelle wears longer on skin.

    The essentials

    At a glance

    Key facts: Soie Malaquais vs. Cruelle
    Soie MalaquaisCruelle
    ConcentrationEau de Parfum—
    Launched20222025
    GenderUnisexUnisex
    PerfumerMarie Salamagne—
    Best seasonWinterFall

    Scent DNA

    Main accords

    Soie Malaquais

    Cacao
    Fruity
    Warm Spicy
    Rose
    Floral
    Nutty
    Balsamic
    Citrus

    Cruelle

    Fruity
    Sweet
    Floral
    Powdery
    Tobacco
    Violet
    Iris
    Fresh

    Shared between both fragrances

    The pyramid

    Notes, side by side

    Top
    BlackcurrantBergamot
    LilacBlackberryViolet
    Heart
    RoseSilk
    TobaccoPlumOrris RootFrankincense
    Base
    ChestnutCocoaVanilla
    OudTonka BeanLabdanum

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    The community verdict

    Community verdict: Soie Malaquais vs. Cruelle
    Soie MalaquaisCruelle
    Score4/53.5/5
    Longevity4-6 hours6-10 hours
    Sillagemoderatemoderate

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    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
    It doesn't announce itself. But the drydown, tobacco, plum, warm oud, that's the part people either adore or can't articulate. The opening may require patience from those expecting an immediate.Cruelle