Malia

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   Talia Lindberg Like March 7, 2026

   A friend passed me a decant of Malia (2015) and I wasn’t prepared for it. The heart is the best part for me: Osmanthus and Tobacco Blossom feel carefully balanced. Give it a little time and Osmanthus with Tobacco Blossom comes forward — smooth and well done. On my skin the performance is reliable, not a beast but far from weak. Well done — recommended if the notes appeal to you.
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   Remy Santos Like May 9, 2026

   I keep reaching for Malia more than I expected to. The first minutes are all about Marjoram with a hint of Fruity Notes — it grabs attention without being pushy. As it settles, Oakmoss and Vetiver come through and give it real depth. It wears beautifully in the office; I can still catch it on my scarf at the end of the day. A solid addition for anyone who enjoys this style.
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   Freja Chen Ok June 16, 2026

   Nobile 1942 knows how to compose, and Malia (2015) is proof. The very first sniff is crisp Marjoram with Fruity Notes peeking through, very much my kind of start. As it settles, Oakmoss and Vetiver come through and give it real depth. Performance is consistent: comfortable sillage and several hours of wear on my skin. Worth sampling before committing to a bottle.
4. A

   Alex Monroe Like June 17, 2026

   I’ve been wearing Malia on and off for a few weeks now (2015). Right away I get mostly Marjoram alongside Fruity Notes, fresh and very easy to wear. The drydown leans on Oakmoss plus Vetiver and that is exactly where it feels most comfortable. After a few hours it becomes a soft skin scent with a lovely trail. A solid addition for anyone who enjoys this style.
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   Julian Herrera Like June 27, 2026

   I keep reaching for Malia more than I expected to. The base rests on Oakmoss and Vetiver — warm, grounded and easy to live with. That first spray gives a lovely Marjoram/Fruity Notes impression that dries down smoothly. On my skin the performance is reliable, not a beast but far from weak. A very likeable composition that is easy to appreciate.
6. B

   Beau Costa Love July 9, 2026

   Picked up a sample of Malia after reading the community buzz (2015). Give it a little time and Osmanthus with Tobacco Blossom comes forward — smooth and well done. As it settles, Oakmoss and Vetiver come through and give it real depth. After a few hours it becomes a soft skin scent with a lovely trail. Full-bottle worthy without a doubt.
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   Mia Schmidt Like July 20, 2026

   Nobile 1942 knows how to compose, and Malia (2015) is proof. The heart is the best part for me: Osmanthus and Tobacco Blossom feel carefully balanced. The first minutes are all about Marjoram with a hint of Fruity Notes — it grabs attention without being pushy. In cooler weather it sits closer to the skin, which I actually prefer here. I can see this getting a lot of wear in my collection.
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   Mina Vargas Like July 31, 2026

   I keep reaching for Malia more than I expected to. As it settles, Oakmoss and Vetiver come through and give it real depth. After about twenty minutes the heart settles into Osmanthus with Tobacco Blossom, which is where the fragrance really shines. It performs better in warmer weather — in the heat it opens up nicely. A solid addition for anyone who enjoys this style.
9. A

   Alina Berg Dislike August 3, 2026

   Picked up a sample of Malia after reading the community buzz (2015). Give it a little time and Osmanthus with Tobacco Blossom comes forward — smooth and well done. After about twenty minutes the heart settles into Osmanthus with Tobacco Blossom, which is where the fragrance really shines. Performance is consistent: comfortable sillage and several hours of wear on my skin. I wanted to like it more than I did.
10. A

    Anouk Bauer Dislike August 5, 2026

    I needed a full wearing before I made my mind up about Malia. The very first sniff is crisp Marjoram with Fruity Notes peeking through, very much my kind of start. The opening is built around Marjoram and Fruity Notes — bright and immediately recognizable. Longevity is moderate and the trail is noticeable without being loud. The composition is well made but not for me.
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    Kai Popescu Dislike 3 weeks ago

    Picked up a sample of Malia after reading the community buzz (2015). The opening is built around Marjoram and Fruity Notes — bright and immediately recognizable. That first spray gives a lovely Marjoram/Fruity Notes impression that dries down smoothly. It projects politely for a couple of hours, then stays close and cosy. The composition is well made but not for me.