Fragrance comparison

Soleil vs Musk Malabi

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 21 ratings analysed

2 wins

Soleil

Le Parfumeur

3.7919 votes

Rank #60,381 CitrusMusky

Full profile Similar & dupes

56%scent match

Closely related

Musk Malabi

Ayala Moriel

3.502 votes

Rank #66,407 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Soleil takes 2 of 3 categories.

Soleil
Choose it for a citrus and musky character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Musk Malabi
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on longevity. Best in spring, evening wear.

Soleil2/3

Musk Malabi1/3

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

SoleilLe Parfumeur

Musk MalabiAyala Moriel

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.79/ 5 · 19 votes

Have 17%Had 16%Want 67%

3.50/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 0%Had 5%Want 95%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

0%Love

84%Like

11%Ok

5%Dislike

0%Hate

19 votes · too few to score

50%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

50%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity53

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate70

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage25

♥ Love / hate63

Category winners

LongevityMusk Malabi

SillageSoleil

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

musky91%

floral83%

woody74%

warm spicy65%

aromatic56%

citrus100%

aromatic92%

white floral84%

woody77%

musky69%

warm spicy61%

Scent match56%Closely related · both citrus, musky and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top30 to 45 minutes

Bitter OrangeCardamomWild Strawberry

Heart1 to 2 hours

FlowersRose

Base2 to 4 hours

White MuskBrazilian Redwood

Top

Bitter OrangeCardamomCorianderBlood Orange

Heart

RoseNeroliOrange Blossom

Base

CedarMuskVanilla

InformationalShared notesBitter Orange, Cardamom and Rose. Durations are only published for Soleil, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall14

Winter14

Day100

Night9

Spring100

Summer100

Fall0

Winter0

Day–

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#60,381

PerfumerRobert Romanille

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#66,407

PerfumerAyala Moriel

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerSoleilHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Soleil by Le Parfumeur delivers a bright, fruity floral profile built around crisp citrus and soft woods. The opening pairs tart bitter orange with sweet wild strawberry, backed by a cool touch of spicy cardamom. As the first burst settles, gentle rose and general floral notes soften the brisk fruitiness, creating an …

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Musk Malabi opens bright and spiced, with bitter orange, blood orange, cardamom and coriander giving it a zesty, aromatic lift. As it settles, neroli, orange blossom and rose soften the edges, while musk, cedar and vanilla keep the dry-down smooth, lightly powdery and close to the skin. It reads as a gentle citrus flo…

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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, Soleil or Musk Malabi?

Soleil takes 2 of 3 categories. Soleil is rated 3.79/5 from 19 votes; Musk Malabi is rated 3.50/5 from 2 votes. Choose Soleil for a citrus and musky character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Musk Malabi for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on longevity. Best in spring, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Soleil or Musk Malabi?

Musk Malabi lasts longest (Musk Malabi 60/100, Soleil 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Soleil or Musk Malabi?

Soleil projects furthest (Soleil 66/100, Musk Malabi 25/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Soleil and Musk Malabi smell similar?

Closely related: a 56% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, musky and woody accords. Common notes include Bitter Orange, Cardamom and Rose.

Is Soleil or Musk Malabi better for summer or winter?

Soleil suits daytime wear; Musk Malabi suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Soleil and Musk Malabi?

Soleil has top notes of Bitter Orange, Cardamom and Wild Strawberry, heart notes of Flowers and Rose, a base of White Musk and Brazilian Redwood. Musk Malabi has top notes of Bitter Orange, Cardamom, Coriander and Blood Orange, heart notes of Rose, Neroli and Orange Blossom, a base of Cedar, Musk and Vanilla.