Fragrance comparison

APSU vs Malbec Gran Reserva 2004

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

Updated 24 Oct 2026 252 ratings analysed

APSU

Ulrich Lang

3.93175 votes

Rank #13,958 GreenAquatic

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10%scent match

Clearly different

5 wins

Malbec Gran Reserva 2004

O Boticário

4.0977 votes

Rank #28,513 FruityAmber

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Malbec Gran Reserva 2004 takes 5 of 7 categories.

APSU
Choose it for a green and aquatic character. Wins on versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Malbec Gran Reserva 2004
Choose it for a fruity and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.

APSU2/7

Malbec Gran Reserva 20045/7

Ratings & consensus: Malbec Gran Reserva 2004
Community sentiment: Malbec Gran Reserva 2004
Longevity: Malbec Gran Reserva 2004
Sillage & projection: Malbec Gran Reserva 2004
Value for money: Malbec Gran Reserva 2004
Versatility: APSU
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: APSU

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

APSUUlrich Lang

Malbec Gran Reserva 2004O Boticário

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.93/ 5 · 175 votes

Have 75%Had 25%Want 0%

4.09/ 5 · 77 votes

Have 34%Had 38%Want 28%

Category winnerMalbec Gran Reserva 2004Rating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

35%Love

38%Like

13%Ok

13%Dislike

1%Hate

175 votes

42%Love

43%Like

0%Ok

14%Dislike

1%Hate

77 votes

Category winnerMalbec Gran Reserva 2004Most positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity53

〰 Sillage51

♥ Love / hate73

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate77

Category winners

LongevityMalbec Gran Reserva 2004

SillageMalbec Gran Reserva 2004

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value45

¤ Price value59

Category winnerMalbec Gran Reserva 2004Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family

green100%

aquatic86%

ozonic72%

floral58%

fresh44%

musky30%

fruity100%

amber92%

sweet84%

woody77%

warm spicy69%

citrus61%

Scent match10%Clearly different

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

Green LeavesViolet LeafCorianderBergamot

Heart2-3 hrs

Water LilyWhite TeaJasmineIrisPink Pepper

Base4-6 hrs

White MuskCedarOlibanumAmber

Top

OlibanumCassisBergamotCardamomLimeMandarin OrangeGreen LeavesViolet Leaf

Heart

GrapesFruity NotesCedarPatchouli

Base

ChocolateBenzoinAmberMuskMoss

InformationalShared notesGreen Leaves, Violet Leaf, Bergamot and Cedar. Durations are only published for APSU, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer80

Fall0

Winter11

Day100

Night18

Spring37

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerAPSUMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men11

Unisex76

Women13

Casual 42%Work 38%Date 14%Party 6%

Men92

Unisex8

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#13,958

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews30

Overall rank#28,513

PerfumerNapoleão Bastos

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerAPSUHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Ulrich Lang APSU smells like snapping fresh ivy leaves over a cold garden pond. You get a sharp rush of crushed green stems and chilled bergamot the second you spray it. It is hyper-realistic. Within ten minutes, the crisp herbal edge softens into soaked water lily, delicate white tea, and crushed violet leaf. A sheer…

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Malbec Gran Reserva 2004 by O Boticário delivers a rich blend of dark macerated grapes, warm cedar wood, and sweet amber resin. The scent opens with a sharp burst of bergamot, lime, and tart cassis before revealing its signature wine-cellar core. Deep notes of dark chocolate, olibanum incense, and earthy patchouli cre…

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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, APSU or Malbec Gran Reserva 2004?

Malbec Gran Reserva 2004 takes 5 of 7 categories. APSU is rated 3.93/5 from 175 votes; Malbec Gran Reserva 2004 is rated 4.09/5 from 77 votes. Choose APSU for a green and aquatic character. Wins on versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Malbec Gran Reserva 2004 for a fruity and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, APSU or Malbec Gran Reserva 2004?

Malbec Gran Reserva 2004 lasts longest (Malbec Gran Reserva 2004 77/100, APSU 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, APSU or Malbec Gran Reserva 2004?

Malbec Gran Reserva 2004 projects furthest (Malbec Gran Reserva 2004 69/100, APSU 51/100), based on community performance votes.

Do APSU and Malbec Gran Reserva 2004 smell similar?

Clearly different: a 10% scent match on Fragranxe. They share few main accords. Common notes include Green Leaves, Violet Leaf, Bergamot and Cedar.

Is APSU or Malbec Gran Reserva 2004 better for summer or winter?

For summer, APSU is the stronger pick. For winter, Malbec Gran Reserva 2004 is the stronger pick. APSU suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in APSU and Malbec Gran Reserva 2004?

APSU has top notes of Green Leaves, Violet Leaf, Coriander and Bergamot, heart notes of Water Lily, White Tea, Jasmine and Iris, a base of White Musk, Cedar, Olibanum and Amber. Malbec Gran Reserva 2004 has top notes of Olibanum, Cassis, Bergamot and Cardamom, heart notes of Grapes, Fruity Notes, Cedar and Patchouli, a base of Chocolate, Benzoin, Amber and Musk.