MALVS Eau de Parfum bottle MALVS
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Silky Sandalwood Eau de Parfum bottle Silky Sandalwood

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - MALVS Eau de Parfum
This one's a divisive, dark amber. Some reckon it's a mysterious, sensual masterpiece with temple vibes, while others find it a cloying, dated mess. Definitely one to try before you commit, as it pushes strong opinions.
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Our Verdict - Silky Sandalwood Eau de Parfum
Silky Sandalwood has carved out a niche as a surprisingly versatile crowd-pleaser, balancing smooth creaminess with a kick of spice. It's a proper grown-up sandalwood, oozing class and garnering compliments like no one's business, proving that luxurious simplicity always hits the mark.
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Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 2% 0%
Floral 4% 4%
Fruity 7% 2%
Green 3% 0%
Sweet 20% 17%
Warm 28% 33%
Woody 26% 34%
Earthy 18% 19%
Animalic 7% 6%
Fresh 8% 4%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
MALVS EdP
Silky Sandalwood EdP

Notes

Shared Notes
Pink Pepper 36% vs 44%
Only in MALVS Eau de Parfum
Frankincense 42% Apple 22%
Only in Silky Sandalwood Eau de Parfum
Incense 56%
Shared Notes
Cedar 21% vs 43%
Only in MALVS Eau de Parfum
Myrrh 29% Incense 29% Amber 21%
Only in Silky Sandalwood Eau de Parfum
Sandalwood 56%
Only in Silky Sandalwood Eau de Parfum
Myrrh 59% Amber 41%

Accords

MALVS Eau de Parfum Silky Sandalwood Eau de Parfum
100%
Amber
89%
63%
Woody
100%
58%
Warm Spicy
66%
57%
Balsamic
58%
44%
Powdery
58%
49%
Smoky
50%
47%
Vanilla
44%
Aromatic
Amber shared
100%
89%
Woody shared
63%
100%
Warm Spicy shared
58%
66%
Balsamic shared
57%
58%
Powdery shared
44%
58%
Smoky shared
49%
50%
47%
44%

Performance

MALVS Eau de Parfum Silky Sandalwood Eau de Parfum
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Moderate
Projection
Moderate
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

MALVS Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter

A cold-weather scent - best worn in winter and autumn.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal

Given its strong amber, woody, and incense accords, MALVS is best suited for evening and cooler weather occasions. While some find it cozy enough for casual wear, its intensity makes it less ideal for the office or sport.

Silky Sandalwood Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter
Also Works:
Spring

A cold-weather scent - best worn in autumn and winter.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual Formal
Also Works:
Office

With strong, long-lasting performance but a refined, woody character, Silky Sandalwood is adaptable. It excels in formal settings and on dates where its elegant projection can shine, while its understated nature permits office wear without being intrusive. However, its sophisticated profile makes it unsuitable for active sports.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
92%
Olfactory
98%
Notes
90%
Accord
90%
Key Similarities

Both share Woody, Amber, Warm Spicy accords and Sandalwood, Cedar notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

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