Fragrance comparison

Playboy Malibu vs Inedite

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 467 ratings analysed

Playboy Malibu

Playboy

3.99253 votes

Rank #9,439 GreenWoody

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28%scent match

Clearly different

4 wins

Inedite

Lubin

3.86214 votes

Rank #7,359 PowderyVanilla

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Inedite takes 4 of 7 categories.

Playboy Malibu
Choose it for a green and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring.
Inedite
Choose it for a powdery and vanilla character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Playboy Malibu3/7

Inedite4/7

Ratings & consensus: Playboy Malibu
Community sentiment: Playboy Malibu
Longevity: Inedite
Sillage & projection: Inedite
Value for money: Playboy Malibu
Versatility: Inedite
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Inedite

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Playboy MalibuPlayboy

InediteLubin

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.99/ 5 · 253 votes

Have 50%Had 50%Want 0%

3.86/ 5 · 214 votes

Have 26%Had 14%Want 61%

Category winnerPlayboy MalibuRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

25%Love

60%Like

6%Ok

8%Dislike

2%Hate

253 votes

35%Love

42%Like

1%Ok

22%Dislike

0%Hate

116 votes

Category winnerPlayboy MalibuMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity45

〰 Sillage44

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityInedite

SillageInedite

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value81

¤ Price value71

Category winnerPlayboy MalibuBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

green100%

woody92%

citrus84%

aromatic77%

fresh69%

powdery61%

powdery100%

vanilla92%

woody84%

warm spicy77%

musky69%

floral61%

Scent match28%Clearly different · both woody and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Granny Smith appleMintGreen LeavesCitrusesLemon VerbenaNeroli

Heart

IrisVirginia CedarJasmineCoriander

Base

SandalwoodMuskTonka BeanCashmere Wood

Top

Pink PepperPepperBergamotMandarin Orange

Heart

HeliotropeRoseNectarineCinnamonCloveCorianderLilac

Base

VanilleIrisCashmere WoodPatchouliMuskVirginia Cedar

InformationalShared notesIris, Virginia Cedar, Coriander and Musk. 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

Winter24

Day–

Night–

Spring74

Summer26

Fall100

Winter91

Day100

Night88

Category winnerInediteMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men93

Unisex6

Women2

Men0

Unisex38

Women63

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#9,439

PerfumerJohn Gamba

Launched—

Reviews33

Overall rank#7,359

PerfumerThomas Fontaine

Launched—

Reviews39

Category winnerInediteHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

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…

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Inedite by Lubin is a floral powdery scent launched in 2009. It features a notable combination of heliotrope, rose, and pink pepper. This fragrance sits comfortably on the skin, offering a soft and slightly spicy aura that works well for cooler spring days. It is a refined option for those who prefer elegant floral co…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Playboy Malibu or Inedite?

Inedite takes 4 of 7 categories. Playboy Malibu is rated 3.99/5 from 253 votes; Inedite is rated 3.86/5 from 214 votes. Choose Playboy Malibu for a green and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring. Choose Inedite for a powdery and vanilla character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Playboy Malibu or Inedite?

Inedite lasts longest (Inedite 75/100, Playboy Malibu 45/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Playboy Malibu or Inedite?

Inedite projects furthest (Inedite 63/100, Playboy Malibu 44/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Playboy Malibu and Inedite smell similar?

Clearly different: a 28% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and powdery accords. Common notes include Iris, Virginia Cedar, Coriander and Musk.

Is Playboy Malibu or Inedite better for summer or winter?

For summer, Inedite is the stronger pick. For winter, Inedite is the stronger pick. Inedite suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Playboy Malibu and Inedite?

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. Inedite has top notes of Pink Pepper, Pepper, Bergamot and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Heliotrope, Rose, Nectarine and Cinnamon, a base of Vanille, Iris, Cashmere Wood and Patchouli.