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Soie Malaquais Eau de Parfum bottle Soie Malaquais EDP
EDP Concentration EDP
U Gender F
2022 Year 2012
££££ Price Tier ££
Brit Summer Eau de Parfum bottle Brit Summer EDP

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Soie Malaquais EDP
This one is a divisive delight, drawing adoration for its unique, silken charm, yet some can't get past what they see as a synthetic, shampoo-like quality or steep price. If you want a smooth, fruity-nutty rose with an elusive 'silk' accord, and don't mind a softer projection, this could be your next obsession.
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Our Verdict - Brit Summer EDP
Burberry Brit Summer is a crowd-pleaser for those who love a fresh, zingy start that mellows into sweetness. It's a bright choice for warm weather, though some find it a bit too masculine or sharp. Definitely test before you buy.
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Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Soie Malaquais EDP
Brit Summer EDP

Notes

Only in Soie Malaquais
Musk 51% Rose 49%
Only in Brit Summer
Almond 51% Peony 49%

Accords

Soie Malaquais Brit Summer
100%
Fruity
95%
56%
Citrus
100%
Fresh
95%
91%
Cacao
Sweet
90%
86%
Rose
Green
85%
68%
Floral
76%
72%
Nutty
55%
Almond
71%
52%
Woody
61%
58%
Balsamic
Aquatic
54%
Fruity shared
100%
95%
Citrus shared
56%
100%
95%
91%
90%
86%
85%
Floral shared
68%
76%
Nutty shared
72%
55%
71%
Woody shared
52%
61%
58%
54%

Performance

Soie Malaquais Brit Summer
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Moderate
Projection
Moderate
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Soie Malaquais

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter
Also Works:
Spring

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual Formal
Also Works:
Office

Its moderate sillage and smooth elegance make it suitable for office wear, though its sensuality really shines on a date. The warm, comforting accords perfectly suit cooler weather and more intimate, relaxed or formal settings, rather than casual daytime or sport.

Brit Summer

Seasons

Best For:
Summer
Also Works:
Spring

A warm-weather pick - at its best in summer and spring.

Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual Sport
Also Works:
Date

Its fresh and clean profile makes it highly suitable for casual wear and the office, with moderate projection ensuring it's inoffensive. While fresh, its underlying sweetness and amber notes also make it versatile enough for daytime dates, but it may lack the gravitas for formal events.

Similarity Breakdown

How alike these two fragrances smell, scored from their full scent profiles.

Overall scent match
67%
Key Similarities

Both lean fruity, nutty, floral

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Soie Malaquais EDP
Brit Summer EDP
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