Delusions of Grandeur
L'Epoque ParfumsEau de Parfum2025
Side by side
Delusions of Grandeur vs. Soie Malaquais
Delusions of Grandeur wears longer on skin.
The essentials
At a glance
| Delusions of Grandeur | Soie Malaquais | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2025 | 2022 |
| Gender | Unisex | Unisex |
| Perfumer | Elena Valuivieso Ruiz | Marie Salamagne |
| Best season | Fall | Winter |
Scent DNA
Main accords
Delusions of Grandeur
Tobacco
Leather
Warm Spicy
Sweet
Powdery
Fruity
Animalic
Woody
Soie Malaquais
Cacao
Fruity
Warm Spicy
Rose
Floral
Nutty
Balsamic
Citrus
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
Notes, side by side
Top
TobaccoApricotRum
BlackcurrantBergamot
Heart
LeatherJasmineSaffron
RoseSilk
Base
AmberSandalwoodMusk
ChestnutCocoaVanilla
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
The community verdict
| Delusions of Grandeur | Soie Malaquais | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 4-6 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | moderate |
No varnish
Real talk
Leathery-gourmand done with zero apology. The tobacco and leather pull it toward bold territory, but the apricot keeps things playful. This isn't a fragrance that asks permission, it arrives late.Delusions of Grandeur
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