Second Skin vs Malibu Night
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
45%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Malibu Night takes 5 of 7 categories.
Second SkinChoose it for a floral and fruity character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Malibu NightChoose it for a sweet and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.
Second Skin2/7
Malibu Night5/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Malibu Night
- Community sentiment
- Malibu Night
- Longevity
- Malibu Night
- Sillage & projection
- Malibu Night
- Value for money
- Second Skin
- Versatility
- Second Skin
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Malibu Night
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Second SkinCareMalibu NightDIME BeautyWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.71/ 5 · 38 votes
Have 42%Had 15%Want 43%
3.75/ 5 · 79 votes
Have 81%Had 19%Want 0%
Category winnerMalibu NightRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate18%Love
47%Like
24%Ok
8%Dislike
3%Hate
38 votes
22%Love
44%Like
24%Ok
8%Dislike
3%Hate
79 votes
Category winnerMalibu NightMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityMalibu Night
SillageMalibu Night
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerSecond SkinBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothfloral100%
fruity92%
fresh84%
sweet77%
vanilla69%
iris61%
sweet100%
fruity92%
coconut84%
vanilla77%
powdery69%
woody61%
Scent match45%Some overlap · both fruity, sweet and vanilla
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
RaspberryPearLemon
Heart
IrisPeonyPeach Blossom
Base
VanillaOak
Top
PearRaspberryGreen Leaves
Heart
Coconut MilkPeonyPink Rose
Base
SandalwoodVanillaMusk
InformationalShared notesRaspberry, Pear, Peony and Vanilla. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer44
Fall81
Winter69
Day100
Night29
Spring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter27
Day–
Night–
Category winnerSecond SkinMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#39,655
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#16,885
PerfumerNot listed
Launched2021
Reviews16
Category winnerMalibu NightHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotSecond Skin by Care is a Floral Fruity fragrance for women. Second Skin was launched in 2023. Top notes are Raspberry, Pear and Lemon; middle notes are Iris, Peony and Peach Blossom; base notes are Vanilla and Oak. It opens with Raspberry, Pear. The heart moves into Iris, Peony. In the dry-down, Vanilla, Oak give it i…
Reviews →Malibu Night by DIME Beauty opens with a burst of crisp green leaves, chilled pear juice, and sweet raspberry that creates an instant sunny freshness. As the bright fruit settles on skin, a velvety heart of rich coconut milk, soft peony, and pink rose turns the scent into a smooth tropical treat reminiscent of a chill…
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, Second Skin or Malibu Night?
Malibu Night takes 5 of 7 categories. Second Skin is rated 3.71/5 from 38 votes; Malibu Night is rated 3.75/5 from 79 votes. Choose Second Skin for a floral and fruity character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Malibu Night for a sweet and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.
Which lasts longer, Second Skin or Malibu Night?
They last about the same: Malibu Night 54/100, Second Skin 52/100 for longevity in community votes.
Which projects more, Second Skin or Malibu Night?
Malibu Night projects furthest (Malibu Night 49/100, Second Skin 38/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Second Skin and Malibu Night smell similar?
Some overlap: a 45% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity, sweet and vanilla accords. Common notes include Raspberry, Pear, Peony and Vanilla.
Is Second Skin or Malibu Night better for summer or winter?
For summer, Second Skin is the stronger pick. For winter, Second Skin is the stronger pick. Second Skin suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Second Skin and Malibu Night?
Second Skin has top notes of Raspberry, Pear and Lemon, heart notes of Iris, Peony and Peach Blossom, a base of Vanilla and Oak. Malibu Night has top notes of Pear, Raspberry and Green Leaves, heart notes of Coconut Milk, Peony and Pink Rose, a base of Sandalwood, Vanilla and Musk.
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