Fragrance comparison

18 Vanilla Nera vs Malbec Black

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 938 ratings analysed

18 Vanilla Nera

Ledda

3.8456 votes

Rank #15,876 AmberWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

62%scent match

Closely related

4 wins

Malbec Black

O Boticário

4.21882 votes

Rank #23,480 Warm SpicyAmber

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Malbec Black takes 4 of 7 categories.

18 Vanilla Nera
Choose it for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.
Malbec Black
Choose it for a warm spicy and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.

18 Vanilla Nera3/7

Malbec Black4/7

Ratings & consensus: Malbec Black
Community sentiment: Malbec Black
Longevity: Malbec Black
Sillage & projection: Malbec Black
Value for money: 18 Vanilla Nera
Versatility: 18 Vanilla Nera
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: 18 Vanilla Nera

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

18 Vanilla NeraLedda

Malbec BlackO Boticário

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.84/ 5 · 56 votes

Have 50%Had 7%Want 43%

4.21/ 5 · 882 votes

Have 73%Had 27%Want 0%

Category winnerMalbec BlackRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

39%Love

27%Like

18%Ok

11%Dislike

5%Hate

56 votes

52%Love

29%Like

9%Ok

6%Dislike

3%Hate

882 votes

Category winnerMalbec BlackMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate71

⏱ Longevity79

〰 Sillage71

♥ Love / hate80

Category winners

LongevityMalbec Black

SillageMalbec Black

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value59

¤ Price value56

Category winner18 Vanilla NeraBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

warm spicy90%

balsamic80%

vanilla70%

woody60%

fresh spicy50%

warm spicy100%

amber92%

woody84%

aromatic77%

fresh spicy69%

vanilla61%

Scent match62%Closely related · both amber, warm spicy and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

GingerPink PepperBergamot

Heart2-4 hrs

ResinsCardamomOlibanumFloral bouquet

Base6-8+ hrs

VanillaPatchouliMusk

Top

CinnamonCardamomGingerJuniperLemonBergamot

Heart

SageGeranium

Base

VanillaSandalwoodAmberBenzoinOlibanumCashmeranPatchouli

InformationalShared notesGinger, Bergamot, Cardamom and Olibanum. Durations are only published for 18 Vanilla Nera, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring39

Summer24

Fall0

Winter100

Day53

Night100

Spring24

Summer5

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winner18 Vanilla NeraMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men3

Unisex38

Women59

Date 36%Work 26%Casual 21%Party 16%

Men96

Unisex3

Women1

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#15,876

PerfumerFrank Voelkl

Launched—

Reviews20

Overall rank#23,480

PerfumerPascal Gaurin

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winner18 Vanilla NeraHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Ledda 18 Vanilla Nera throws out the standard gourmand playbook. You will not find frosted cupcakes or synthetic spun sugar here. Instead, master perfumer Frank Voelkl delivers a dry, resinous vanilla anchored by warm ginger, green cardamom, and smoky olibanum. The first spray reveals a sharp citrus spark of bergamot …

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Malbec Black by O Boticário is a dark, warm, and spicy woody fragrance built around rich woods and cozy kitchen spices. It opens with an energetic kick of spicy cinnamon, crushed cardamom, and zesty ginger before settling into a heart of fresh sage and geranium. As it sits on your skin, it transforms into an inviting …

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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, 18 Vanilla Nera or Malbec Black?

Malbec Black takes 4 of 7 categories. 18 Vanilla Nera is rated 3.84/5 from 56 votes; Malbec Black is rated 4.21/5 from 882 votes. Choose 18 Vanilla Nera for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Malbec Black for a warm spicy and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, 18 Vanilla Nera or Malbec Black?

Malbec Black lasts longest (Malbec Black 79/100, 18 Vanilla Nera 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, 18 Vanilla Nera or Malbec Black?

Malbec Black projects furthest (Malbec Black 71/100, 18 Vanilla Nera 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Do 18 Vanilla Nera and Malbec Black smell similar?

Closely related: a 62% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, warm spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Ginger, Bergamot, Cardamom and Olibanum.

Is 18 Vanilla Nera or Malbec Black better for summer or winter?

For summer, 18 Vanilla Nera is the stronger pick. For winter, 18 Vanilla Nera is the stronger pick. 18 Vanilla Nera suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in 18 Vanilla Nera and Malbec Black?

18 Vanilla Nera has top notes of Ginger, Pink Pepper and Bergamot, heart notes of Resins, Cardamom, Olibanum and Floral bouquet, a base of Vanilla, Patchouli and Musk. Malbec Black has top notes of Cinnamon, Cardamom, Ginger and Juniper, heart notes of Sage and Geranium, a base of Vanilla, Sandalwood, Amber and Benzoin.