Fragrance comparison

Allure Homme Sport Cologne vs Malbec Noir

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

Updated 28 Oct 2026 3,968 ratings analysed

Allure Homme Sport Cologne

Chanel

4.362,958 votes

Rank #26,560 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

51%scent match

Some overlap

5 wins

Malbec Noir

O Boticário

4.301,010 votes

Rank #24,076 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Malbec Noir takes 5 of 7 categories.

Allure Homme Sport Cologne
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus and community sentiment. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Malbec Noir
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter.

Allure Homme Sport Cologne2/7

Malbec Noir5/7

Ratings & consensus: Allure Homme Sport Cologne
Community sentiment: Allure Homme Sport Cologne
Longevity: Malbec Noir
Sillage & projection: Malbec Noir
Value for money: Malbec Noir
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

Allure Homme Sport CologneChanel

Malbec NoirO Boticário

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.36/ 5 · 2,958 votes

Have 70%Had 30%Want 0%

4.30/ 5 · 1,010 votes

Have 69%Had 31%Want 0%

Category winnerAllure Homme Sport CologneRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

55%Love

34%Like

5%Ok

6%Dislike

1%Hate

2,958 votes

55%Love

30%Like

5%Ok

7%Dislike

3%Hate

1,010 votes

Category winnerAllure Homme Sport CologneMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate84

⏱ Longevity78

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate82

Category winners

LongevityMalbec Noir

SillageMalbec Noir

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value39

¤ Price value57

Category winnerMalbec NoirBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

aromatic83%

fresh spicy65%

woody48%

fresh30%

woody100%

aromatic92%

citrus84%

wine77%

fruity69%

amber61%

Scent match51%Some overlap · both citrus, aromatic and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

LemonBergamotOrangeGrapefruitAldehydesMandarin OrangeNeroli

Heart2-3 hrs

Fir ResinSpicesElemi resin

Base4-6 hrs

White MuskPepperVetiverAtlas CedarTonka Bean

Top

Water NotesPink PepperApplePineappleBergamotOrangeSicilian LemonMandarin Orange

Heart

Pinot Noir grapesRed WineLavenderPepperCorianderNeroli

Base

Tonka BeanAmberSandalwoodGinCashmeranPatchouliVetiverMusk

InformationalShared notesLemon, Bergamot, Orange and Mandarin Orange. Durations are only published for Allure Homme Sport Cologne, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter13

Day100

Night19

Spring57

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerMalbec NoirMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men82

Unisex16

Women2

Casual 42%Work 35%Date 15%Party 9%

Men96

Unisex3

Women1

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#26,560

PerfumerJacques Polge

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#24,076

PerfumerDominique Ropion, Napoleão Bastos

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerMalbec NoirHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

The lemon hits immediately. It is bright, juicy, and sharp enough to wake you up within seconds. Jacques Polge dialed in a burst of authentic Sicilian lemon, grapefruit, and mandarin orange that skips synthetic candy sweetness entirely. You will notice a brisk flash of alcohol during the initial sixty seconds, but the…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Allure Homme Sport Cologne or Malbec Noir?

Malbec Noir takes 5 of 7 categories. Allure Homme Sport Cologne is rated 4.36/5 from 2,958 votes; Malbec Noir is rated 4.30/5 from 1,010 votes. Choose Allure Homme Sport Cologne for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus and community sentiment. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Malbec Noir for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Allure Homme Sport Cologne or Malbec Noir?

Malbec Noir lasts longest (Malbec Noir 78/100, Allure Homme Sport Cologne 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Allure Homme Sport Cologne or Malbec Noir?

Malbec Noir projects furthest (Malbec Noir 68/100, Allure Homme Sport Cologne 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Allure Homme Sport Cologne and Malbec Noir smell similar?

Some overlap: a 51% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, aromatic and woody accords. Common notes include Lemon, Bergamot, Orange and Mandarin Orange.

Is Allure Homme Sport Cologne or Malbec Noir better for summer or winter?

For summer, Allure Homme Sport Cologne is the stronger pick. For winter, Malbec Noir is the stronger pick. Allure Homme Sport Cologne suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Allure Homme Sport Cologne and Malbec Noir?

Allure Homme Sport Cologne has top notes of Lemon, Bergamot, Orange and Grapefruit, heart notes of Fir Resin, Spices and Elemi resin, a base of White Musk, Pepper, Vetiver and Atlas Cedar. 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.