Soie Malaquais by Dries Van Noten for Men, Women

Soie Malaquais by Dries Van Noten for Men, Women

Eau de Parfum

Soie Malaquais Dries Van Noten for women and men

Scent Family

Main Accords

fruity
warm spicy
cacao
rose
nutty

Soie Malaquais Notes

Top Notes

Bergamot
Bergamot
Black Currant
Black Currant

Heart Notes

Rose
Rose
Silk
Silk

Base Notes

Cacao
Cacao
Chestnut
Chestnut

Scent Family

Soie Malaquais Dries Van Noten for women and men

Scent Family

Main Accords

fruity
warm spicy
cacao
rose
nutty

Soie Malaquais Notes

Top Notes

Bergamot
Bergamot
Black Currant
Black Currant

Heart Notes

Rose
Rose
Silk
Silk

Base Notes

Cacao
Cacao
Chestnut
Chestnut

Scent Family

Fragrance Notes

Top Notes

Bergamot
Bergamot
Black Currant
Black Currant

Heart Notes

Rose
Rose
Silk
Silk

Base Notes

Cacao
Cacao
Chestnut
Chestnut

Soie Malaquais Overview

Soie Malaquais (Eau de Parfum) by Dries Van Noten is a Unisex gourmand-amber-woody-spicy fragrance released in 2022. It opens with bergamot, bitter orange and pink pepper, moves into a plush heart of chestnut, iris and cinnamon, and settles into a balsamic base of benzoin, Peru balsam, vanilla, guaiac wood and tonka bean. Expect about 8–10 hours of longevity with strong sillage and strong projection; best suited to wearers in their mid-20s and up.

Scent Profile

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Season

Day, Night

Wear Time

Strong

Sillage

Long Lasting

Longevity

Strong

Projection

Gender

$$$

Price

Eau de Parfum

Concentration

Wearability & Verdict

Pros

• Luscious chestnut-balsamic gourmand with couture polish
• Excellent cold-weather comfort and depth
• Long lasting (8–10 hours) on most skin
• Strong, enveloping sillage for special occasions
• Unisex profile that feels sophisticated and modern

Cons

• Sweetness can feel heavy or cloying in warm weather
• May be too opulent for office or school settings
• Premium price point for the category
• Not ideal for those who dislike benzoin/vanilla ambers
• Can overwhelm if overapplied due to strong projection

Good to Wear For:

Not Recommended For:

Pros

• Luscious chestnut-balsamic gourmand with couture polish
• Excellent cold-weather comfort and depth
• Long lasting (8–10 hours) on most skin
• Strong, enveloping sillage for special occasions
• Unisex profile that feels sophisticated and modern

Cons

• Sweetness can feel heavy or cloying in warm weather
• May be too opulent for office or school settings
• Premium price point for the category
• Not ideal for those who dislike benzoin/vanilla ambers
• Can overwhelm if overapplied due to strong projection

Good to Wear For:

Not Recommended For:

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