Adidas Team Force vs Malbec Noir
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
45%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Malbec Noir takes 6 of 7 categories.
Adidas Team ForceChoose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring.
Malbec NoirChoose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.
Adidas Team Force1/7
Malbec Noir6/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Malbec Noir
- Community sentiment
- Malbec Noir
- Longevity
- Malbec Noir
- Sillage & projection
- Malbec Noir
- Value for money
- Adidas Team Force
- Versatility
- Malbec Noir
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Malbec Noir
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Adidas Team ForceAdidasMalbec NoirO BoticárioWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.73/ 5 · 295 votes
Have 60%Had 40%Want 0%
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 hate16%Love
57%Like
15%Ok
11%Dislike
2%Hate
295 votes
55%Love
30%Like
5%Ok
7%Dislike
3%Hate
1,010 votes
Category winnerMalbec NoirMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityMalbec Noir
SillageMalbec Noir
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerAdidas Team ForceBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothcitrus100%
woody92%
sweet84%
fresh spicy77%
aromatic69%
aldehydic61%
woody100%
aromatic92%
citrus84%
wine77%
fruity69%
amber61%
Scent match45%Some overlap · both woody, citrus and aromatic
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
GrapefruitOrangeMandarin OrangeAldehydesPineapple
Heart
JuniperJasmine
Base
TobaccoCedarSandalwoodAmberMusk
Top
Water NotesPink PepperApplePineappleBergamotOrangeSicilian LemonMandarin Orange
Heart
Pinot Noir grapesRed WineLavenderPepperCorianderNeroli
Base
Tonka BeanAmberSandalwoodGinCashmeranPatchouliVetiverMusk
InformationalShared notesOrange, Mandarin Orange, Pineapple and Sandalwood. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter34
Day–
Night–
Spring57
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Category winnerMalbec NoirMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#35,899
PerfumerQuest
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#25,997
PerfumerDominique Ropion, Napoleão Bastos
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerMalbec NoirHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotAdidas Team Force by Adidas is a Aromatic fragrance for men. Adidas Team Force was launched in 2000. The nose behind this fragrance is Quest. Top notes are Grapefruit, Orange, Mandarin Orange, Aldehydes and Pineapple; middle notes are Juniper and Jasmine; base notes are Tobacco, Cedar, Sandalwood, Amber and Musk.
Reviews →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…
Reviews →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, Adidas Team Force or Malbec Noir?
Malbec Noir takes 6 of 7 categories. Adidas Team Force is rated 3.73/5 from 295 votes; Malbec Noir is rated 4.30/5 from 1,010 votes. Choose Adidas Team Force for a citrus and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring. Choose Malbec Noir for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.
Which lasts longer, Adidas Team Force or Malbec Noir?
Malbec Noir lasts longest (Malbec Noir 78/100, Adidas Team Force 46/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Adidas Team Force or Malbec Noir?
Malbec Noir projects furthest (Malbec Noir 68/100, Adidas Team Force 44/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Adidas Team Force and Malbec Noir smell similar?
Some overlap: a 45% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, citrus and aromatic accords. Common notes include Orange, Mandarin Orange, Pineapple and Sandalwood.
Is Adidas Team Force or Malbec Noir better for summer or winter?
For summer, Adidas Team Force is the stronger pick. For winter, Malbec Noir is the stronger pick. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Adidas Team Force and Malbec Noir?
Adidas Team Force has top notes of Grapefruit, Orange, Mandarin Orange and Aldehydes, heart notes of Juniper and Jasmine, a base of Tobacco, Cedar, Sandalwood and Amber. 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.
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