Selection Verte vs Playboy Malibu
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
48%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Selection Verte takes 5 of 7 categories.
Selection VerteChoose it for a green and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Playboy MalibuChoose it for a green and woody character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Selection Verte5/7
Playboy Malibu2/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Selection Verte
- Community sentiment
- Selection Verte
- Longevity
- Selection Verte
- Sillage & projection
- Selection Verte
- Value for money
- Playboy Malibu
- Versatility
- Selection Verte
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Playboy Malibu
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Selection VerteCreedPlayboy MalibuPlayboyWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.34/ 5 · 189 votes
Have 41%Had 11%Want 48%
3.99/ 5 · 253 votes
Have 50%Had 50%Want 0%
Category winnerSelection VerteRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate52%Love
37%Like
4%Ok
5%Dislike
1%Hate
189 votes
25%Love
60%Like
6%Ok
8%Dislike
2%Hate
253 votes
Category winnerSelection VerteMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevitySelection Verte
SillageSelection Verte
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerPlayboy MalibuBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothgreen100%
fresh spicy83%
citrus65%
aromatic48%
fresh30%
green100%
woody92%
citrus84%
aromatic77%
fresh69%
powdery61%
Scent match48%Some overlap · both green, citrus and aromatic
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop15-30 mins
CitrusesNeroliPepper
Heart2-3 hrs
MintHerbal Notes
Base4-6 hrs
Ambergris
Top
Granny Smith appleMintGreen LeavesCitrusesLemon VerbenaNeroli
Heart
IrisVirginia CedarJasmineCoriander
Base
SandalwoodMuskTonka BeanCashmere Wood
InformationalShared notesCitruses, Neroli and Mint. Durations are only published for Selection Verte, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring73
Summer100
Fall19
Winter9
Day100
Night17
Spring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter24
Day–
Night–
Category winnerSelection VerteMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#28,872
PerfumerHenry Creed Fourth Generation
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#9,439
PerfumerJohn Gamba
Launched—
Reviews33
Category winnerPlayboy MalibuHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotSelection Verte by Creed opens with a brisk, invigorating blast of crushed peppermint leaves, bright sunny citruses, and bitter green neroli blossom. Rather than smelling like sugary candy, the mint here is crisp, herbal, and natural, like spearmint plucked straight from an outdoor garden on a dewy morning. A gentle p…
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, Selection Verte or Playboy Malibu?
Selection Verte takes 5 of 7 categories. Selection Verte is rated 4.34/5 from 189 votes; Playboy Malibu is rated 3.99/5 from 253 votes. Choose Selection Verte for a green and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Playboy Malibu for a green and woody character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Which lasts longer, Selection Verte or Playboy Malibu?
Selection Verte lasts longest (Selection Verte 56/100, Playboy Malibu 45/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Selection Verte or Playboy Malibu?
Selection Verte projects furthest (Selection Verte 52/100, Playboy Malibu 44/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Selection Verte and Playboy Malibu smell similar?
Some overlap: a 48% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share green, citrus and aromatic accords. Common notes include Citruses, Neroli and Mint.
Is Selection Verte or Playboy Malibu better for summer or winter?
For summer, Selection Verte is the stronger pick. For winter, Playboy Malibu is the stronger pick. Selection Verte suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Selection Verte and Playboy Malibu?
Selection Verte has top notes of Citruses, Neroli and Pepper, heart notes of Mint and Herbal Notes, a base of Ambergris. 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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