Dries Van Noten 2022 EDP

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Soie Malaquais

by Marie Salamagne

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Dries Van Noten Soie Malaquais is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2022, created by Marie Salamagne. Soie Malaquais opens with Bergamot and Blackcurrant, settles into a heart of Musk and Rose, and dries down to a base of Chestnut and Cacao Pod. Dries Van Noten's Soie Malaquais carries a Favourite verdict, a green-led wear.

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.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Sophisticated
  • Sensual
  • Luxurious
  • Warm
  • Elegant
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Soie Malaquais Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Blackcurrant64%
Bergamot36%
Heartas listed
Musk51%
Rose49%
Baseas listed
Chestnut55%
Cacao Pod45%

Top, heart and base are the brand's own listing, not a timing claim - the industry classifies a note by its character as much as by how fast it fades. Each curve here is modelled from that material's own volatility, so groups can overlap when a house lists long-lasting materials in its heart.

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Performance & Mood

Performance

Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Projection
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Fall Winter
Also Works:
Spring

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

Best 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.

Declarable allergens

We derive these from the materials behind this fragrance's notes, not from the bottle. Each one is likely, not confirmed. The list is partial - the box can name others.

In standard patch-test panels

  • Geraniol from Rose

Other declarable allergens

  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Synthetic musk Hexamethylindanopyran from Musk

The large name is the everyday one. The small name is the INCI form on the box, so you can compare the two. Reactions differ between people. A patch-test panel is not a ranking of risk. How we derive this

About

Imagine a velvet curtain opening on a bowl of rich, ripe blackcurrants, given a zesty lift by bergamot. This gives way to a smooth, almost liquid rose, wrapped in an indescribable 'silk' accord that’s more about texture than scent. The base settles into a comforting, warm embrace of roasted chestnut and dark, unsweetened cacao, conjuring an elegant, earthy sweetness that feels both botanical and utterly delectable.

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