Fragrance comparison

Air vs Malbec Play

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 138 ratings analysed

5 wins

Air

Maori Collection

4.1959 votes

Rank #18,405 WoodyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

51%scent match

Some overlap

Malbec Play

O Boticário

3.5279 votes

Rank #38,445 Fresh SpicyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Air takes 5 of 7 categories.

Air
Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, day or night wear.
Malbec Play
Choose it for a fresh spicy and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in spring.

Air5/7

Malbec Play2/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AirMaori Collection

Malbec PlayO Boticário

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.19/ 5 · 59 votes

Have 57%Had 14%Want 29%

3.52/ 5 · 79 votes

Have 45%Had 43%Want 12%

Category winnerAirRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

37%Love

49%Like

8%Ok

5%Dislike

0%Hate

59 votes

18%Love

42%Like

22%Ok

13%Dislike

6%Hate

79 votes

Category winnerAirMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage51

♥ Love / hate80

⏱ Longevity55

〰 Sillage47

♥ Love / hate63

Category winners

LongevityAir

SillageAir

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value54

¤ Price value61

Category winnerMalbec PlayBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

warm spicy92%

amber84%

wine77%

vanilla69%

powdery61%

fresh spicy100%

warm spicy92%

wine84%

citrus77%

woody69%

amber61%

Scent match51%Some overlap · both warm spicy, woody and wine

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top30 to 45 minutes

Red WinePalisander RosewoodBenzoinBlack PepperMusk

Heart2 to 3 hours

CashmeranVanillaCardamomCypriol Oil or Nagarmotha

Base3 to 5 hours

PatchouliSandalwoodLeatherTonka BeanAmbergris

Top

Black PepperViolet LeafCardamomLimeBergamotGreen AppleMandarin Orange

Heart

Red WinePatchouliCedarLavender

Base

OakmossAmberBenzoinMusk

InformationalShared notesRed Wine, Benzoin, Black Pepper and Musk. Durations are only published for Air, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring79

Summer32

Fall100

Winter74

Day100

Night100

Spring100

Summer78

Fall81

Winter58

Day–

Night–

Category winnerMalbec PlayMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men5

Unisex47

Women49

Men95

Unisex5

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#18,405

PerfumerPaolo Terenzi

Launched—

Reviews5

Overall rank#38,445

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerAirHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Air by Maori Collection is an oriental woody fragrance that blends rich red wine with warm woods and resins. The scent opens with a distinctive red wine accord balanced by black pepper, sweet benzoin, palisander rosewood, and musk. As the fragrance develops, smooth cashmeran, spicy cardamom, and sweet vanilla join cyp…

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Malbec Play by O Boticário takes the signature oak-aged red wine DNA of the Malbec line and gives it an energetic, youthful twist. The first spray hits you with zesty lime, crisp green apple, and cracked black pepper, cutting through the air with clean freshness. Within twenty minutes, the bright fruit gives way to a …

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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, Air or Malbec Play?

Air takes 5 of 7 categories. Air is rated 4.19/5 from 59 votes; Malbec Play is rated 3.52/5 from 79 votes. Choose Air for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, day or night wear. Choose Malbec Play for a fresh spicy and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Air or Malbec Play?

Air lasts longest (Air 61/100, Malbec Play 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Air or Malbec Play?

Air projects furthest (Air 51/100, Malbec Play 47/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Air and Malbec Play smell similar?

Some overlap: a 51% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, woody and wine accords. Common notes include Red Wine, Benzoin, Black Pepper and Musk.

Is Air or Malbec Play better for summer or winter?

For summer, Malbec Play is the stronger pick. For winter, Air is the stronger pick. Air suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Air and Malbec Play?

Air has top notes of Red Wine, Palisander Rosewood, Benzoin and Black Pepper, heart notes of Cashmeran, Vanilla, Cardamom and Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha, a base of Patchouli, Sandalwood, Leather and Tonka Bean. Malbec Play has top notes of Black Pepper, Violet Leaf, Cardamom and Lime, heart notes of Red Wine, Patchouli, Cedar and Lavender, a base of Oakmoss, Amber, Benzoin and Musk.