MALVS
Nobile 1942Eau de Parfum2018
Side by side
MALVS vs. Balsamir
Two distinct takes on a related mood. The side by side below shows where they overlap and where they part ways.
The essentials
At a glance
| MALVS | Balsamir | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2018 | 2025 |
| Gender | Unisex | Unisex |
| Perfumer | Christian Carbonnel | Luca Maffei, Antoine Lie |
| Best season | Fall | Fall |
Scent DNA
Main accords
MALVS
Amber
Woody
Warm Spicy
Balsamic
Aromatic
Smoky
Vanilla
Powdery
Balsamir
Amber
Sweet
Balsamic
Woody
Warm Spicy
Aromatic
Powdery
Soft Spicy
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
Notes, side by side
Top
Pink PepperApple
MyrrhPink PepperMandarin Orange
Heart
FrankincenseAmberCedarwoodMyrrh
OpoponaxDavanaLabdanum
Base
Guaiac WoodSandalwoodVanillaMuskVetiver
Tonka BeanBalsam FirAmerican CedarTolu Balsam
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
The community verdict
| MALVS | Balsamir | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | moderate |
No varnish
Real talk
Malvs doesn't shout. It waits. The frankincense-smoke alliance is bold, almost austere, but the vanilla and musk in the base keep it from drifting into pure austerity.MALVS
Resinous fragrances can feel like homework. This one doesn't. Balsamir wears its myrrh and balsams like someone who got dressed for themselves, not for approval.Balsamir
The hunt
Best price, size by size
| MALVS | Balsamir | |
|---|---|---|
| 2.5 oz | $94.49fragrancenet | — |
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