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    18 - 12 vs. Soie Malaquais

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    Soie Malaquais rates higher with the community, while 18 - 12 wears longer on skin.

    The essentials

    At a glance

    Key facts: 18 - 12 vs. Soie Malaquais
    18 - 12Soie Malaquais
    Concentration—Eau de Parfum
    Launched20232022
    GenderUnisexUnisex
    PerfumerSerge de OliveiraMarie Salamagne
    Best seasonFallWinter

    Scent DNA

    Main accords

    18 - 12

    Sweet
    Cherry
    Powdery
    Fruity
    Almond
    Vanilla
    Rose
    Nutty

    Soie Malaquais

    Cacao
    Fruity
    Warm Spicy
    Rose
    Floral
    Nutty
    Balsamic
    Citrus

    Shared between both fragrances

    The pyramid

    Notes, side by side

    Top
    LycheeBergamotMandarin Orange
    BlackcurrantBergamot
    Heart
    CherryRose PetalsAlmondHeliotropeViolet
    RoseSilk
    Base
    SageSandalwoodVanillaSugar
    ChestnutCocoaVanilla

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    The community verdict

    Community verdict: 18 - 12 vs. Soie Malaquais
    18 - 12Soie Malaquais
    Score3.5/54/5
    Longevity6-10 hours4-6 hours
    Sillagestrongmoderate

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    Real talk

    If you want a rose that is never heavy, 18 - 12 delivers. The vanilla and sandalwood drydown is a creamy warmth that feels more like a soft cashmere hug than a heavy blanket.18 - 12
    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