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Bottle photo  Playboy
Bottle photo  Playboy
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Eau de toilette

Playboy Malibu

Gender image: Male
Gender:
Male
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Segment:
Lux perfumes
Fragrance information:

In 2008, Playboy introduced Malibu — a fragrance that's hard to forget. By character, a masculine fragrance drawing from the fern family. The fragrance was crafted by perfumer John Gamba. In eau de toilette — and that's all it takes to fall in love.

It carries a noticeable sillage, leaving a trail that lingers pleasantly in the air. It's a light presence — longevity is low, perfect for those who love something airy. Behind this fragrance stands the United States and its rich perfumery heritage. Malibu Playboy — the choice of those who appreciate depth and character in every detail.

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Key fragrance characteristics

Perfume information

Description of the composition

The composition of Malibu is shaped as a cohesive olfactory arc, where notes flow without rush and without gaps. The signature of Playboy is evident in the pacing of the notes and the overall aesthetic. No excess details, only what works, and the structure feels complete all the way through. Eau de toilette keeps the right density and pace of development.

From the group perspective the profile is anchored in Fruit, Citrus, Green and Aromatic. The palette also extends to Floral, Spicy, Whiteflower and Wood. Within olfactory families the scent maps to Fern.

Right at the start you catch invigorating sunny top notes: Apple, Citrus accord, Green Chord and Lemon Verbena.

In the central layer you meet Coriander, Iris, Jasmine and Virginian Cedar holding a spicy-aromatic direction.

The stylistic positioning is masculine, which makes the scent profile easier to read. For persistence Low indicates a stable lasting impression. In trail behavior Noticeable describes the way the scent radiates.

In summary Malibu holds a coherent structure — the opening sets direction, the heart develops the core line, and the final phase leaves a stable imprint. These are the fragrances best understood in wear.

Perfumers

Gender Male
Brand Playboy
Segment Massmarket perfumery
Country United States
Website http://www.playboyfragrances.com
Year of production 2008
Status Produced
Concentration Eau de toilette
License holder Designer Parfums Ltd

Composition pyramid

Apple
Citrus accord
Green Chord
Coriander
Iris
Jasmine
Cashmeran
Sandalwood
Tonka bean

Families

Fragrance characteristics

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Chords
Relevance
Dosage
Perception
Appearance quality
Similar
Persistence
The persistence of a fragrance is determined by how long it can be felt. It is a characteristic associated with ingredients that evaporate slowly. Persistence depends on the physical properties of the perfume ingredients—mainly their volatility and environmental factors such as temperature and humidity.
Persistence
Low (1 to 2 hours)
2
Sillage
Imagine a light cloud of fragrance that, like an aeroplane trail, remains in the air after your appearance. This is the sillage - a subtle or vivid imprint left by the most diffuse element of a perfume composition. The sillage can be almost invisible when it is felt only by you and those around you. Or it can be so expressive that its presence is noticed even long after you have left.
Sillage
Noticeable
4
Complexity and depth
The complexity of a fragrance is the number and variety of notes that create a unique composition. A complex fragrance contains many different notes that reveal themselves on the skin. The depth of a fragrance is the richness and intensity of the fragrance. Fragrances with a deep composition include heavy and powerful notes that stay on the skin longer and affect others over long distances.
Complexity and depth
Medium and varied
2
Gender
This scale depicts gender focus and demonstrates how the brand positions the fragrance - as masculine, feminine or universal.
Male
50%
Unisex
50%
Female
0%
What kind of event
Date
0%
Wedding
0%
Sport
0%
Sleep
0%
For party
0%
For every day
50%
Sex
0%
For Holiday
0%
Theatre
0%
Office
50%
For what time of year / season
Winter
Winter
50%
Spring
Spring
0%
Summer
Summer
50%
Autumn
Autumn
0%
For what style / mood
Casual
100%
Gala
0%
Classic
0%
Avant-garde
0%
Romantic
0%
Sporty
0%
For what age
under 18
100%
18-25 years old
0%
26-35 years old
0%
36-45 years
0%
46+ years old
0%
Any
0%
On the skin
The optimum amount of atomisation on the skin is the balance at which the fragrance reveals itself in its entirety and sounds its best.
Spot
0%
Enter the cloud
0%
1-2 atomisations
100%
2-3 atomisations
0%
3-4 atomisations
0%
4-5 sprays
0%
Where is the best place to apply the fragrance?
The best places to apply a fragrance are the areas where it will reveal itself most fully and create the most vivid impression.
On the chest
0%
On the wrist
0%
On the knees
0%
On the back of the neck
50%
Behind the ears
0%
On the elbow
0%
On the abdomen
0%
On the back of the hand
0%
On clothes
50%
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0%
On clothing
The optimum amount of atomisation of the fragrance on clothes, at which it reveals the best quality of the fragrance.
Spot
0%
Enter the cloud
0%
1-2 atomisations
100%
2-3 atomisations
0%
3-4 atomisations
0%
4-5 sprays
0%
Associations
Perfume associations are the emotions and images that pop into the imagination when you perceive its unique notes and accents
Freshness
50%
Exoticism
0%
Luxury
0%
Euphoria
0%
Passion
0%
Joy
50%
Calm
0%
Excitement
0%
Sadness
0%
Despair
0%
Effect
Fragrances can attract attention and evoke positive emotions, others can leave neutral, and others can cause negative associations and repel people.
Effect
Attracts attention
4
Intensity
The intensity of a fragrance is like its ‘volume’, the degree of intensity and strength with which it is felt around you or on the surface.
Intensity
Moderate
2
Bottle
Bottle
Average quality
3
Spray
Spray
Average quality
3
Packaging quality
Perfume bottle packaging quality is about protection and aesthetic appeal, including strength, reliability, design and materials. High quality ensures the safety and security of the product, a good first impression and attractiveness
Packaging quality
Average quality
3
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