Home Port vs Playboy Malibu
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
38%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Playboy Malibu takes 4 of 5 categories.
Home PortChoose it for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Playboy MalibuChoose it for a green and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and value for money. Best in spring.
Home Port1/5
Playboy Malibu4/5
- Ratings & consensus
- Playboy Malibu
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Playboy Malibu
- Sillage & projection
- Home Port
- Value for money
- Playboy Malibu
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Playboy Malibu
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Home PortYachtsmanPlayboy MalibuPlayboyWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.12/ 5 · 17 votes
Have 44%Had 13%Want 44%
3.99/ 5 · 253 votes
Have 50%Had 50%Want 0%
Category winnerPlayboy MalibuRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate35%Love
53%Like
0%Ok
12%Dislike
0%Hate
17 votes · too few to score
25%Love
60%Like
6%Ok
8%Dislike
2%Hate
253 votes
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityPlayboy Malibu
SillageHome Port
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerPlayboy MalibuBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothfresh spicy100%
aromatic92%
green84%
earthy77%
powdery69%
lavender61%
green100%
woody92%
citrus84%
aromatic77%
fresh69%
powdery61%
Scent match38%Some overlap · both green, aromatic and powdery
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop15-30 mins
LavenderIrisMintCitruses
Heart2-4 hrs
Muskoak mossTobaccoBasilLeather
Base5-8 hrs
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Top
Granny Smith appleMintGreen LeavesCitrusesLemon VerbenaNeroli
Heart
IrisVirginia CedarJasmineCoriander
Base
SandalwoodMuskTonka BeanCashmere Wood
InformationalShared notesIris, Mint, Citruses and Musk. Durations are only published for Home Port, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer33
Fall100
Winter0
Day100
Night43
Spring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter24
Day–
Night–
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#51,216
PerfumerJohn Verde
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#9,466
PerfumerJohn Gamba
Launched—
Reviews33
Category winnerPlayboy MalibuHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotHome Port by Yachtsman opens with a bright splash of cool mint, tart citruses, and clean French lavender, giving off the relaxed feel of crisp lake air on a sunny morning. As the brisk opening settles, earthy oakmoss, herbal basil, and dry tobacco leaf emerge to create a classic, barbershop-fresh spine with subtle out…
Reviews →Playboy Malibu lands with a splash of synthetic freshness that instantly mimics the breezy vibe of a late nineties coastal breeze. The opening hit relies on crisp Granny Smith apple and a sharp, cooling mint note, backed by clean citruses that wake up the senses without smelling like kitchen cleaner. As the scent sett…
Reviews →InformationalRead bothTaste is personal
How we score: ratings blend public fragrance ratings with Fragranxe member votes; longevity, sillage, value and sentiment are community vote scores, and season bars are relative to each fragrance's strongest season. Categories with too little data are shown but not scored. The scent match weighs accord overlap (60%) and shared notes (40%). More in the FAQ.
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Common questions
Straight answers from the data above.
Which is better, Home Port or Playboy Malibu?
Playboy Malibu takes 4 of 5 categories. Home Port is rated 4.12/5 from 17 votes; Playboy Malibu is rated 3.99/5 from 253 votes. Choose Home Port for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Playboy Malibu for a green and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and value for money. Best in spring.
Which lasts longer, Home Port or Playboy Malibu?
Playboy Malibu lasts longest (Playboy Malibu 45/100, Home Port 40/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Home Port or Playboy Malibu?
Home Port projects furthest (Home Port 75/100, Playboy Malibu 44/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Home Port and Playboy Malibu smell similar?
Some overlap: a 38% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share green, aromatic and powdery accords. Common notes include Iris, Mint, Citruses and Musk.
Is Home Port or Playboy Malibu better for summer or winter?
Home Port suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Home Port and Playboy Malibu?
Home Port has top notes of Lavender, Iris, Mint and Citruses, heart notes of Musk, oak moss, Tobacco and Basil. Playboy Malibu has top notes of Granny Smith apple, Mint, Green Leaves and Citruses, heart notes of Iris, Virginia Cedar, Jasmine and Coriander, a base of Sandalwood, Musk, Tonka Bean and Cashmere Wood.
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