Fragrance comparison

UNLTD vs Playboy Malibu

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 348 ratings analysed

4 wins

UNLTD

Marc Ecko

4.0495 votes

Rank #14,204 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

53%scent match

Some overlap

Playboy Malibu

Playboy

3.99253 votes

Rank #8,600 GreenWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

UNLTD takes 4 of 7 categories.

UNLTD
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Playboy Malibu
Choose it for a green and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

UNLTD4/7

Playboy Malibu3/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

UNLTDMarc Ecko

Playboy MalibuPlayboy

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.04/ 5 · 95 votes

Have 58%Had 23%Want 20%

3.99/ 5 · 253 votes

Have 50%Had 50%Want 0%

Category winnerPlayboy MalibuRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

23%Love

65%Like

4%Ok

7%Dislike

0%Hate

95 votes

25%Love

60%Like

6%Ok

8%Dislike

2%Hate

253 votes

Category winnerUNLTDMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity59

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate76

⏱ Longevity45

〰 Sillage44

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityUNLTD

SillageUNLTD

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value73

¤ Price value81

Category winnerPlayboy MalibuBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic92%

fresh spicy84%

citrus77%

musky69%

green61%

green100%

woody92%

citrus84%

aromatic77%

fresh69%

powdery61%

Scent match53%Some overlap · both woody, aromatic and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

MelonBergamotMintblack fig

Heart2-3 hrs

LavenderSuedeNeroliRosemary

Base4-6 hrs

Virginia Cedaroak mossCashmere WoodMusk

Top

Granny Smith appleMintGreen LeavesCitrusesLemon VerbenaNeroli

Heart

IrisVirginia CedarJasmineCoriander

Base

SandalwoodMuskTonka BeanCashmere Wood

InformationalShared notesMint, Neroli, Virginia Cedar and Cashmere Wood. Durations are only published for UNLTD, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring91

Summer100

Fall16

Winter3

Day100

Night33

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter24

Day–

Night–

Category winnerUNLTDMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Casual 42%Work 29%Party 17%Date 13%

Men93

Unisex6

Women2

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#14,204

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews13

Overall rank#8,600

PerfumerJohn Gamba

Launched—

Reviews33

Category winnerPlayboy MalibuHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Marc Ecko UNLTD arrives with a crisp rush of chilled honeydew melon, cracked spearmint leaves, and tart Italian bergamot. The first spray gives off a bright, fizzy green punch that wakes you up instantly. Give it ten minutes. The scent softens into clean English lavender, aromatic rosemary, and a subtle hint of dry su…

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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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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, UNLTD or Playboy Malibu?

UNLTD takes 4 of 7 categories. UNLTD is rated 4.04/5 from 95 votes; Playboy Malibu is rated 3.99/5 from 253 votes. Choose UNLTD for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Playboy Malibu for a green and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, UNLTD or Playboy Malibu?

UNLTD lasts longest (UNLTD 59/100, Playboy Malibu 45/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, UNLTD or Playboy Malibu?

UNLTD projects furthest (UNLTD 53/100, Playboy Malibu 44/100), based on community performance votes.

Do UNLTD and Playboy Malibu smell similar?

Some overlap: a 53% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and citrus accords. Common notes include Mint, Neroli, Virginia Cedar and Cashmere Wood.

Is UNLTD or Playboy Malibu better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in UNLTD and Playboy Malibu?

UNLTD has top notes of Melon, Bergamot, Mint and black fig, heart notes of Lavender, Suede, Neroli and Rosemary, a base of Virginia Cedar, oak moss, Cashmere Wood and Musk. 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.