No. II Ground
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No. II Ground vs. Soie Malaquais
Is No. II Ground better than Soie Malaquais?
No. II Ground projects louder.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Gender alignment
woodywarm spicysoft spicyfruity
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 No. II Ground and Soie Malaquais?
| No. II Ground | Soie Malaquais | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | — | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2021 | 2022 |
| Gender | Unisex | Unisex |
| Perfumer | Ruth Mastenbrœk | Marie Salamagne |
| Best season | Fall | Winter |
Scent DNA
How do No. II Ground and Soie Malaquais smell?
No. II Ground
Woody
Powdery
Warm Spicy
Soft Spicy
Earthy
Iris
Aromatic
Fruity
Soie Malaquais
Cacao
Fruity
Warm Spicy
Rose
Floral
Nutty
Balsamic
Citrus
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do No. II Ground and Soie Malaquais share?
Top
Pink PepperSaffronGingerCoriander
BlackcurrantBergamot
Heart
Orris rootFigCedar
RoseSilk
Base
Thanaka WoodGuaiac WoodVetiverPatchouliSandalwoodMuskAgarwood (oud)
ChestnutCocoaVanilla
Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Woody Notes
Thanaka WoodGuaiac WoodCedarSandalwoodAgarwood (oud)
Chestnut
Where they fit
When and where do No. II Ground and Soie Malaquais work?
Spring
Summer
Fall
Winter
Community taste
Which performs better, No. II Ground or Soie Malaquais?
| No. II Ground | Soie Malaquais | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 4-6 hours | 4-6 hours |
| Sillage | strong | moderate |
No varnish
What do reviewers say about No. II Ground and Soie Malaquais?
This is a fragrance that knows when to step back. It opens spicy and confident, but the heart and base stay close, creating something that whispers rather than shouts.No. II Ground
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
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