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    Side by side

    Patchouli Sichuan vs. Soie Malaquais

    Clearly related
    New comparison

    Patchouli Sichuan wears longer on skin.

    The essentials

    At a glance

    Key facts: Patchouli Sichuan vs. Soie Malaquais
    Patchouli SichuanSoie Malaquais
    ConcentrationEau de ParfumEau de Parfum
    Launched20222022
    GenderUnisexUnisex
    PerfumerCorinne CachenMarie Salamagne
    Best seasonFallWinter

    Scent DNA

    Main accords

    Patchouli Sichuan

    Warm Spicy
    Amber
    Fresh Spicy
    Patchouli
    Woody
    Vanilla
    Aromatic
    Balsamic

    Soie Malaquais

    Cacao
    Fruity
    Warm Spicy
    Rose
    Floral
    Nutty
    Balsamic
    Citrus

    Shared between both fragrances

    The pyramid

    Notes, side by side

    Top
    Sichuan PepperBlack PepperOrangeLemon
    BlackcurrantBergamot
    Heart
    Violet LeafGeraniumLavender
    RoseSilk
    Base
    PatchouliBenzoinTonka BeanMusk
    ChestnutCocoaVanilla

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    The community verdict

    Community verdict: Patchouli Sichuan vs. Soie Malaquais
    Patchouli SichuanSoie Malaquais
    Score4/54/5
    Longevity6-10 hours4-6 hours
    Sillagemoderatemoderate

    No varnish

    Real talk

    Sichuan pepper has a numbing quality that makes most frags feel dull in comparison. Patchouli Sichuan doesn't hide it. It leans into the tingle, then wraps the whole thing in vanilla and benzoin.Patchouli Sichuan
    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