Fragrance comparison

Abraço a Dois vs Malbec Noir

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 1,025 ratings analysed

Abraço a Dois

L’Occitane Au Brésil · 2017

4.1315 votes

Rank #52,515 RoseFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

10%scent match

Clearly different

5 wins

Malbec Noir

O Boticário

4.301,010 votes

Rank #25,065 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Malbec Noir takes 5 of 5 categories.

Abraço a Dois
Choose it for a rose and floral character. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Malbec Noir
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.

Abraço a Dois0/5

Malbec Noir5/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Abraço a DoisL’Occitane Au Brésil

Malbec NoirO Boticário

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.13/ 5 · 15 votes

Have 27%Had 39%Want 35%

4.30/ 5 · 1,010 votes

Have 69%Had 31%Want 0%

Category winnerMalbec NoirRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

27%Love

60%Like

13%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

15 votes · too few to score

55%Love

30%Like

5%Ok

7%Dislike

3%Hate

1,010 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity53

〰 Sillage33

♥ Love / hate78

⏱ Longevity78

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate82

Category winners

LongevityMalbec Noir

SillageMalbec Noir

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value38

¤ Price value57

Category winnerMalbec NoirBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family

rose100%

floral92%

vanilla84%

powdery77%

musky69%

fresh spicy61%

woody100%

aromatic92%

citrus84%

wine77%

fruity69%

amber61%

Scent match10%Clearly different

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

PepperOrangeMandarin Orange

Heart2-4 hrs

RosePeonyCoriander

Base4-6 hrs

VanillaMuskSandalwood

Top

Water NotesPink PepperApplePineappleBergamotOrangeSicilian LemonMandarin Orange

Heart

Pinot Noir grapesRed WineLavenderPepperCorianderNeroli

Base

Tonka BeanAmberSandalwoodGinCashmeranPatchouliVetiverMusk

InformationalShared notesPepper, Orange, Mandarin Orange and Coriander. Durations are only published for Abraço a Dois, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring67

Summer0

Fall100

Winter33

Day100

Night25

Spring57

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men96

Unisex3

Women1

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#52,515

PerfumerLeandro Petit, Marion Costero

Launched2017

Reviews0

Overall rank#25,065

PerfumerDominique Ropion, Napoleão Bastos

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerMalbec NoirHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Abraço a Dois delivers a bright morning greeting with juicy mandarin orange, tart sweet orange, and a crackle of dry pepper. That immediate citrus sparkle softens within twenty minutes. Fresh peony petals and airy pink rose take over the center, spiced gently with aromatic coriander seed. Underneath, a creamy base of …

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O Boticário Malbec Noir combines a crisp, fruit-forward opening with a rich, dark base built around red wine and woods. It kicks off with a splash of aquatic freshness, tart green apple, juicy pineapple, and bright citrus that immediately grabs your attention. As the initial freshness settles, a distinct note of chill…

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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, Abraço a Dois or Malbec Noir?

Malbec Noir takes 5 of 5 categories. Abraço a Dois is rated 4.13/5 from 15 votes; Malbec Noir is rated 4.30/5 from 1,010 votes. Choose Abraço a Dois for a rose and floral character. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Malbec Noir for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Abraço a Dois or Malbec Noir?

Malbec Noir lasts longest (Malbec Noir 78/100, Abraço a Dois 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Abraço a Dois or Malbec Noir?

Malbec Noir projects furthest (Malbec Noir 68/100, Abraço a Dois 33/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Abraço a Dois and Malbec Noir smell similar?

Clearly different: a 10% scent match on Fragranxe. They share few main accords. Common notes include Pepper, Orange, Mandarin Orange and Coriander.

Is Abraço a Dois or Malbec Noir better for summer or winter?

Abraço a Dois suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Abraço a Dois and Malbec Noir?

Abraço a Dois has top notes of Pepper, Orange and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Rose, Peony and Coriander, a base of Vanilla, Musk and Sandalwood. Malbec Noir has top notes of Water Notes, Pink Pepper, Apple and Pineapple, heart notes of Pinot Noir grapes, Red Wine, Lavender and Pepper, a base of Tonka Bean, Amber, Sandalwood and Gin.