Nobile 1942 2015 Parfum

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Malia

by Antonio Alessandria

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Nobile 1942 Malia is a Parfum launched in 2015, created by Antonio Alessandria. Malia opens with Fruity Notes, Mandarin, Pink Pepper, and Marjoram, settles into a heart of Rose, Osmanthus, Pepper, and Tobacco Blossom, and dries down to a base of Musk, Vetiver, Patchouli, and Oakmoss. Nobile 1942's Malia carries a Statement verdict, a fruity-led wear.

Malia is a divisive, quirky scent - some find it an intoxicating, witchy brew, others a 'scrubber' of medicinal, burnt notes. It's unique, bold, and definitely not a safe blind buy, so sample before you commit to this one.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Bold
  • Mysterious
  • Edgy
  • Warm
  • Confident
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Malia Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend

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
Long (6-10h)
Projection
Strong
Intensity
Strong

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring Fall Winter

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

Its strong projection and unique, sometimes challenging, character make it less suitable for office wear. This is a scent for special occasions or confident casual wear where it can shine without overwhelming, making it ideal for dates or evening events.

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
  • Oakmoss Evernia prunastri extract from Oakmoss

Other declarable allergens

  • 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

Opens with a potent, almost bracing herbal hit of marjoram and pink pepper, quickly joined by tart, juicy fruits and mandarin. The heart introduces the intoxicating apricot-like nuance of osmanthus, softened by rose and a spicy black pepper kick, with a hint of tobacco blossom adding depth. The base grounds it all with earthy patchouli, vetiver, and oakmoss, wrapped in a warm, resinous benzoin and musk.

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