Playboy Malibu by Playboy
Men 2008
Description
Playboy Malibu by Playboy is an aromatic fragrance for men. Launched in 2008, the nose behind this composition is John Gamba. The top notes unfold with Granny Smith apple, mint, green leaves, citrus, lemon verbena (lemon balm, lemon verbena), and neroli; the heart reveals iris, Virginia cedar, jasmine, and cilantro; while the base notes settle on sandalwood, musk, tonka bean,…
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Key notes
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Top
Granny Smith Apple
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Heart
iris
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Base
sandalwood
Community
258 votes
- Positive 85%
- Negative 8.9%
- Neutral 5.8%
The olfactory pyramid
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In the collection
Leading answer I own it
574 votes
What do you think?
Leading answer Like it
258 votes
Season
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256 votes
Time of day
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153 votes
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Fragrance profile
About Playboy Malibu
Playboy Malibu by Playboy is an aromatic fragrance for men. Launched in 2008, the nose behind this composition is John Gamba. The top notes unfold with Granny Smith apple, mint, green leaves, citrus, lemon verbena (lemon balm, lemon verbena), and neroli; the heart reveals iris, Virginia cedar, jasmine, and cilantro; while the base notes settle on sandalwood, musk, tonka bean, and cashmere wood.
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How it wears
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Longevity
Leading answer Moderate
124 votes
Sillage
Leading answer Moderate
138 votes
Character
Leading answer Traditionally masculine
57 votes
Value perception
Leading answer Excellent value
53 votes
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Community reviews
6 reviews
Share what you noticed: opening, drydown, sillage and the moments when it works for you.
I still have a 2015 deodorant spray that holds a piece of my 14-year-old self, haha. I loved it. It’s pleasant, fresh, and youthful, but very generic—ideal only for casual use like hitting the gym or fresh out of the shower.
It’s a bit strong and smells very similar to Hugo Boss Man. A super masculine scent; for the price, it’s an excellent option with great longevity, and it’s earned me several compliments.
At first, it smells like alcohol, but soon a pleasant apple note emerges. I like the opening: that apple with a menthol kick, not too subtle but well-received. As it settles, it stays fruity/green but becomes sweeter. Longevity and sillage are light, but the quality is correct for the price. There are better options in the same range. If you want more reviews, photos, and everything else, check out my Instagram and YouTube: JL_Perfumado on Instagram and Perfúmate Con JL on YouTube.
Fresh fragrance, generic but pleasant (if your nose isn’t scared off by non-niche scents). Smells like juicy green apple, citrus, slightly mentholated, and a touch spicy. It evokes cleanliness, like just out of the shower, perfect for informal situations like the gym, the beach, or relaxed outdoor walks. Longevity and sillage are average on my skin; I find it more youthful than adult, maybe for ages 13 to 25?
My favorite Playboys are Miami, Vip, and Malibu, in that order. This perfume is very pleasant and isn’t the typical pharmacy or supermarket cologne smell. Performance isn’t amazing, but it’s pretty decent. It opens with a green apple note and lots of mint, very fresh. Later, iris kicks in, turning slightly powdery along with some woody notes.
I owned it, one of the first I bought; such a rich fragrance. Pity the longevity; I wished someone had told me about a similar scent with better staying power.