Fragrance comparison

APSU vs Malbec Supremo

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

Updated 24 Oct 2026 241 ratings analysed

APSU

Ulrich Lang

3.93175 votes

Rank #13,958 GreenAquatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

6%scent match

Clearly different

6 wins

Malbec Supremo

O Boticário

4.2966 votes

Rank #26,505 WoodyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Malbec Supremo takes 6 of 7 categories.

APSU
Choose it for a green and aquatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Malbec Supremo
Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear.

APSU1/7

Malbec Supremo6/7

Ratings & consensus: Malbec Supremo
Community sentiment: Malbec Supremo
Longevity: Malbec Supremo
Sillage & projection: Malbec Supremo
Value for money: Malbec Supremo
Versatility: Malbec Supremo
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 SupremoO Boticário

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.93/ 5 · 175 votes

Have 75%Had 25%Want 0%

4.29/ 5 · 66 votes

Have 38%Had 32%Want 30%

Category winnerMalbec SupremoRating 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

45%Love

45%Like

2%Ok

8%Dislike

0%Hate

66 votes

Category winnerMalbec SupremoMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity53

〰 Sillage51

♥ Love / hate73

⏱ Longevity79

〰 Sillage77

♥ Love / hate82

Category winners

LongevityMalbec Supremo

SillageMalbec Supremo

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value45

¤ Price value51

Category winnerMalbec SupremoBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family

green100%

aquatic86%

ozonic72%

floral58%

fresh44%

musky30%

woody100%

warm spicy92%

amber84%

aromatic77%

fruity69%

fresh spicy61%

Scent match6%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

CedarOlibanumCassisFruity NotesBlack PepperLimeViolet LeafLemon

Heart

OakVirginian CedarPatchouliPatchouli LeafCinnamonCoffeeLicorice

Base

AmberBenzoinMossLeatherwoodMusk

InformationalShared notesViolet Leaf, Cedar, Olibanum and Amber. 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

Spring21

Summer3

Fall74

Winter100

Day23

Night100

Category winnerMalbec SupremoMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men11

Unisex76

Women13

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

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#13,958

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews30

Overall rank#26,505

PerfumerJean-Marc Chaillan, Napoleão 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 Supremo by O Boticário opens with a burst of zesty lime, fresh bergamot, and cracked black pepper, quickly balanced by tart cassis. This energetic start makes way for a dense, masculine core centered around cedarwood, aged oak, and warm cinnamon. A subtle dark coffee note adds depth without making it smell like…

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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 Supremo?

Malbec Supremo takes 6 of 7 categories. APSU is rated 3.93/5 from 175 votes; Malbec Supremo is rated 4.29/5 from 66 votes. Choose APSU for a green and aquatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Malbec Supremo for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, APSU or Malbec Supremo?

Malbec Supremo lasts longest (Malbec Supremo 79/100, APSU 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, APSU or Malbec Supremo?

Malbec Supremo projects furthest (Malbec Supremo 77/100, APSU 51/100), based on community performance votes.

Do APSU and Malbec Supremo smell similar?

Clearly different: a 6% scent match on Fragranxe. They share few main accords. Common notes include Violet Leaf, Cedar, Olibanum and Amber.

Is APSU or Malbec Supremo better for summer or winter?

For summer, APSU is the stronger pick. For winter, Malbec Supremo is the stronger pick. APSU suits daytime wear; Malbec Supremo suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in APSU and Malbec Supremo?

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 Supremo has top notes of Cedar, Olibanum, Cassis and Fruity Notes, heart notes of Oak, Virginian Cedar, Patchouli and Patchouli Leaf, a base of Amber, Benzoin, Moss and Leatherwood.