Mapale vs House of Desire — what the catalogue actually shows
- Partly overlapping. Roughly 52% of their ranges cover the same ground; outside that they specialise differently, so check the categories below before treating one as a substitute.
- You get what you pay for. Mapale scores 16 points higher AND costs more — the premium is buying better materials, not just a label.
| Mapale | House of Desire | |
|---|---|---|
| In stock now | 212 | 52 |
| Price range | $5.90 – $53.10 | $3.50 – $40.60 |
| Typical price | $27.90 | $26.60 |
| Main materials | Nylon 90%, Polyester 4%, Cotton 1% | Nylon 96%, Polyester 4% |
| Porous materials | 0% | 0% |
| Median Phareros Score | 55/100 | 39/100 |
| Strongest in | Lingerie & Intimate Apparel, Sets, Teddys | Lingerie & Intimate Apparel, Lingerie Plus & Queen Size, Panties, Thongs & G-Strings |
Every figure above is counted from our live stock on 23 August 2026 — not vendor marketing. Materials are the share of items we have classified; the porous figure is published for both brands whether or not it flatters them. How the Phareros Score works · Our editorial standards.
Common questions
Is Mapale or House of Desire cheaper?
Mapale ranges $5.90 to $53.10 (median $27.90). House of Desire ranges $3.50 to $40.60 (median $26.60). Both are stocked new; free US shipping over $49.
What are Mapale and House of Desire made of?
Mapale: Nylon 90%, Polyester 4%, Cotton 1%. House of Desire: Nylon 96%, Polyester 4%. Percentages are of the items we have classified, counted from stock on hand.
Which is better for body safety, Mapale or House of Desire?
We score every product 0-100 on what it is actually made of, brand track record and real demand. Median: Mapale 55/100, House of Desire 39/100. Porous share: Mapale 0%, House of Desire 0%. The score is published even when unflattering.
What does each brand specialise in?
Mapale is strongest in Lingerie & Intimate Apparel, Sets, Teddys. House of Desire is strongest in Lingerie & Intimate Apparel, Lingerie Plus & Queen Size, Panties, Thongs & G-Strings — based on where their in-stock ranges are deepest.
Do you ship Mapale and House of Desire discreetly?
Yes. Plain packaging with nothing on the outside indicating the contents, and a discreet billing descriptor.
Machine-readable brand data: brand-facts.json