Fragrance comparison

Musk Malaki vs Soleil Passion

Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.

Updated 14 Oct 2026 404 ratings analysed

6 wins

Musk Malaki

Swiss Arabian

4.1185 votes

Rank #5,444 MuskyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

43%scent match

Some overlap

Soleil Passion

M. Micallef

3.25319 votes

Rank #15,194 WoodyFruity

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Musk Malaki takes 6 of 7 categories.

Musk Malaki
Choose it for a musky and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.
Soleil Passion
Choose it for a woody and fruity character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring.

Musk Malaki6/7

Soleil Passion1/7

Ratings & consensus: Musk Malaki
Community sentiment: Musk Malaki
Longevity: Musk Malaki
Sillage & projection: Soleil Passion
Value for money: Musk Malaki
Versatility: Musk Malaki
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Musk Malaki

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance

Musk MalakiSwiss Arabian

Soleil PassionM. Micallef

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.11/ 5 · 85 votes

Have 86%Had 14%Want 0%

3.25/ 5 · 319 votes

Have 36%Had 15%Want 48%

Category winnerMusk MalakiRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

64%Love

22%Like

3%Ok

6%Dislike

4%Hate

67 votes

22%Love

33%Like

20%Ok

19%Dislike

6%Hate

238 votes

Category winnerMusk MalakiMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate84

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate61

Category winners

LongevityMusk Malaki

SillageSoleil Passion

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value64

¤ Price value39

Category winnerMusk MalakiBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

musky100%

amber88%

animalic77%

powdery65%

white floral53%

balsamic42%

woody100%

fruity92%

musky84%

sweet77%

amber69%

powdery61%

Scent match43%Some overlap · both musky, amber and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top

Lily-of-the-Valley

Heart

White Musk

Base

MuskAmbergris

Top

PomegranateWild StrawberryMandarin Orange

Heart

Water LilyLily-of-the-ValleyRose

Base

MuskAmbergrisSandalwood

InformationalShared notesLily-of-the-Valley, Musk and Ambergris. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter72

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter21

Day–

Night–

Category winnerMusk MalakiMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men11

Unisex54

Women34

Men1

Unisex16

Women83

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#5,444

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews30

Overall rank#15,194

PerfumerAlain Alchenberger

Launched—

Reviews26

Category winnerMusk MalakiHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Musk Malaki is a subtle, skin-scent oil that prioritizes a clean, ethereal muskiness over loud projection. Lily-of-the-valley offers a crisp, vegetal opening, while the base of musk and ambergris creates an intimate, soap-like aura. It acts more like a second skin than a traditional perfume, making it ideal for daily …

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Soleil Passion by M. Micallef is a vibrant floral fruity fragrance that balances the tartness of pomegranate with soft aquatic florals. Launched in 2022, this unisex scent leans into a refreshing profile ideal for warm weather days. It brings a bright, sun-drenched feel to the skin, making it a versatile pick for casu…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Musk Malaki or Soleil Passion?

Musk Malaki takes 6 of 7 categories. Musk Malaki is rated 4.11/5 from 85 votes; Soleil Passion is rated 3.25/5 from 319 votes. Choose Musk Malaki for a musky and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring. Choose Soleil Passion for a woody and fruity character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Musk Malaki or Soleil Passion?

Musk Malaki lasts longest (Musk Malaki 76/100, Soleil Passion 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Musk Malaki or Soleil Passion?

Projection is very close: Soleil Passion 56/100, Musk Malaki 54/100 for sillage.

Do Musk Malaki and Soleil Passion smell similar?

Some overlap: a 43% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share musky, amber and powdery accords. Common notes include Lily-of-the-Valley, Musk and Ambergris.

Is Musk Malaki or Soleil Passion better for summer or winter?

For summer, Musk Malaki is the stronger pick. For winter, Musk Malaki is the stronger pick. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Musk Malaki and Soleil Passion?

Musk Malaki has top notes of Lily-of-the-Valley, heart notes of White Musk, a base of Musk and Ambergris. Soleil Passion has top notes of Pomegranate, Wild Strawberry and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Water Lily, Lily-of-the-Valley and Rose, a base of Musk, Ambergris and Sandalwood.