Fragrance comparison

Aqua vs Malbec Sport

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 441 ratings analysed

5 wins

Aqua

Maori Collection

3.8257 votes

Rank #19,653 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

44%scent match

Some overlap

Malbec Sport

O Boticário

2.74384 votes

Rank #43,211 LeatherAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Aqua takes 5 of 7 categories.

Aqua
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Malbec Sport
Choose it for a leather and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.

Aqua5/7

Malbec Sport2/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AquaMaori Collection

Malbec SportO Boticário

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.82/ 5 · 57 votes

Have 59%Had 13%Want 28%

2.74/ 5 · 384 votes

Have 43%Had 57%Want 0%

Category winnerAquaRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

23%Love

47%Like

21%Ok

7%Dislike

2%Hate

57 votes

12%Love

24%Like

6%Ok

40%Dislike

17%Hate

384 votes

Category winnerAquaMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate71

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate43

Category winners

LongevityMalbec Sport

SillageMalbec Sport

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value56

¤ Price value48

Category winnerAquaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

aromatic91%

fresh spicy83%

woody74%

earthy65%

green56%

leather100%

aromatic92%

woody84%

fresh spicy77%

warm spicy69%

animalic61%

Scent match44%Some overlap · both aromatic, fresh spicy and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top30 to 45 minutes

LimeMandarin OrangeBergamotRed Wine

Heart2 to 3 hours

ThymeBasilAmberIrisLilac

Base3 to 4 hours

VetiverMossPatchouli

Top

NutmegCardamomJuniperBergamotLimeMandarin Orange

Heart

LavenderGeraniumSageHead Space Waterfall

Base

LeatherPatchouliMuskSandalwoodVetiverAmberMossCedar

InformationalShared notesLime, Mandarin Orange, Bergamot and Amber. Durations are only published for Aqua, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring93

Summer100

Fall67

Winter67

Day100

Night27

Spring36

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerAquaMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men13

Unisex48

Women40

Men98

Unisex2

Women1

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#19,653

PerfumerPaolo Terenzi

Launched—

Reviews5

Overall rank#43,211

PerfumerFrancisco Marano

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerAquaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Aqua by Maori Collection presents an aromatic citrus profile anchored by herbal greens and an unusual fruity twist. Crafted by perfumer Paolo Terenzi, the composition opens with a sharp burst of lime, bergamot, and mandarin orange alongside a subtle splash of red wine. As the initial brightness settles, the heart reve…

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Malbec Sport by O Boticário takes the heavy, woody DNA of the classic Malbec line and injects it with a burst of crisp outdoor freshness. Right out of the nozzle, you get an energetic flash of tart lime, bright bergamot perfume freshness, and cool crushed juniper berries spiced with nutmeg and cardamom. As the initial…

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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, Aqua or Malbec Sport?

Aqua takes 5 of 7 categories. Aqua is rated 3.82/5 from 57 votes; Malbec Sport is rated 2.74/5 from 384 votes. Choose Aqua for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Malbec Sport for a leather and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Aqua or Malbec Sport?

Malbec Sport lasts longest (Malbec Sport 76/100, Aqua 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Aqua or Malbec Sport?

Malbec Sport projects furthest (Malbec Sport 70/100, Aqua 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Aqua and Malbec Sport smell similar?

Some overlap: a 44% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, fresh spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Lime, Mandarin Orange, Bergamot and Amber.

Is Aqua or Malbec Sport better for summer or winter?

For summer, Aqua is the stronger pick. For winter, Malbec Sport is the stronger pick. Aqua suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Aqua and Malbec Sport?

Aqua has top notes of Lime, Mandarin Orange, Bergamot and Red Wine, heart notes of Thyme, Basil, Amber and Iris, a base of Vetiver, Moss and Patchouli. Malbec Sport has top notes of Nutmeg, Cardamom, Juniper and Bergamot, heart notes of Lavender, Geranium, Sage and Head Space Waterfall, a base of Leather, Patchouli, Musk and Sandalwood.