Fragrance comparison

A87 Eclipse vs Malbec Sport

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 410 ratings analysed

5 wins

A87 Eclipse

Aéropostale

3.5826 votes

Rank #31,223 CitrusWoody

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39%scent match

Some overlap

Malbec Sport

O Boticário

2.74384 votes

Rank #45,707 LeatherAromatic

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

A87 Eclipse takes 5 of 7 categories.

A87 Eclipse
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Malbec Sport
Choose it for a leather and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.

A87 Eclipse5/7

Malbec Sport2/7

Ratings & consensus: A87 Eclipse
Community sentiment: A87 Eclipse
Longevity: Malbec Sport
Sillage & projection: Malbec Sport
Value for money: A87 Eclipse
Versatility: A87 Eclipse
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: A87 Eclipse

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

A87 EclipseAéropostale

Malbec SportO Boticário

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.58/ 5 · 26 votes

Have 90%Had 10%Want 0%

2.74/ 5 · 384 votes

Have 43%Had 57%Want 0%

Category winnerA87 EclipseRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

15%Love

42%Like

31%Ok

8%Dislike

4%Hate

26 votes

12%Love

24%Like

6%Ok

40%Dislike

17%Hate

384 votes

Category winnerA87 EclipseMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity38

〰 Sillage45

♥ Love / hate64

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate43

Category winners

LongevityMalbec Sport

SillageMalbec Sport

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value89

¤ Price value48

Category winnerA87 EclipseBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

woody92%

aromatic84%

powdery77%

lavender69%

warm spicy61%

leather100%

aromatic92%

woody84%

fresh spicy77%

warm spicy69%

animalic61%

Scent match39%Some overlap · both woody, aromatic and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

LimeMandarin Orangeelemi

Heart

LavenderSageCistus Incanus

Base

SandalwoodCashmeranAmberwood

Top

NutmegCardamomJuniperBergamotLimeMandarin Orange

Heart

LavenderGeraniumSageHead Space Waterfall

Base

LeatherPatchouliMuskSandalwoodVetiverAmberMossCedar

InformationalShared notesLime, Mandarin Orange, Lavender and Sage. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring85

Summer100

Fall77

Winter77

Day100

Night67

Spring36

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerA87 EclipseMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men98

Unisex2

Women1

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#31,223

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Overall rank#45,707

PerfumerFrancisco Marano

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerA87 EclipseHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

A87 Eclipse opens with bright lime and mandarin, then settles into a clean aromatic core of lavender and sage over soft woods and amber. It reads fresh, slightly powdery, and easy to wear. The main appeal is simple, affordable everyday freshness. Based on the available feedback, the scent itself is likable, but longev…

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Malbec Sport by O Boticário takes the heavy, woody DNA of the classic Malbec line and injects it with a burst of crisp outdoor freshness. Right out of the nozzle, you get an energetic flash of tart lime, bright bergamot perfume freshness, and cool crushed juniper berries spiced with nutmeg and cardamom. As the initial…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, A87 Eclipse or Malbec Sport?

A87 Eclipse takes 5 of 7 categories. A87 Eclipse is rated 3.58/5 from 26 votes; Malbec Sport is rated 2.74/5 from 384 votes. Choose A87 Eclipse for a citrus and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Malbec Sport for a leather and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, A87 Eclipse or Malbec Sport?

Malbec Sport lasts longest (Malbec Sport 76/100, A87 Eclipse 38/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, A87 Eclipse or Malbec Sport?

Malbec Sport projects furthest (Malbec Sport 70/100, A87 Eclipse 45/100), based on community performance votes.

Do A87 Eclipse and Malbec Sport smell similar?

Some overlap: a 39% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Lime, Mandarin Orange, Lavender and Sage.

Is A87 Eclipse or Malbec Sport better for summer or winter?

For summer, A87 Eclipse is the stronger pick. For winter, Malbec Sport is the stronger pick. A87 Eclipse suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in A87 Eclipse and Malbec Sport?

A87 Eclipse has top notes of Lime, Mandarin Orange and elemi, heart notes of Lavender, Sage and Cistus Incanus, a base of Sandalwood, Cashmeran and Amberwood. Malbec Sport has top notes of Nutmeg, Cardamom, Juniper and Bergamot, heart notes of Lavender, Geranium, Sage and Head Space Waterfall, a base of Leather, Patchouli, Musk and Sandalwood.