Aquamarine vs Malbec Gran Reserva (2008)
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
40%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.
AquamarineChoose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Malbec Gran Reserva (2008)Choose it for a warm spicy and citrus character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.
Aquamarine2/4
Malbec Gran Reserva (2008)2/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Malbec Gran Reserva (2008)
- Sillage & projection
- Malbec Gran Reserva (2008)
- Value for money
- Aquamarine
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Aquamarine
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
AquamarinePrisma ParfumsMalbec Gran Reserva (2008)O BoticárioWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.21/ 5 · 33 votes
Have 46%Had 11%Want 43%
2.60/ 5 · 5 votes
Have 17%Had 17%Want 67%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate48%Love
33%Like
12%Ok
3%Dislike
3%Hate
33 votes
40%Love
0%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
60%Hate
5 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityMalbec Gran Reserva (2008)
SillageMalbec Gran Reserva (2008)
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerAquamarineBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by botharomatic100%
fresh spicy92%
floral84%
warm spicy77%
fresh69%
citrus61%
warm spicy100%
citrus92%
woody84%
aromatic77%
amber69%
fruity61%
Scent match40%Some overlap · both aromatic, warm spicy and citrus
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop30 to 45 minutes
CardamomBergamotLemon
Heart2 to 4 hours
HedioneTarragonPepper
Base4 to 8 hours
SkinIso E SuperAmbroxanBenzoin
Top
MandarinBergamotCassisPalestinian Sweet LimeViolet LeafLemonCardamomPepper
Heart
Virginia CedarFruitsLicoriceRed WinePatchouli
Base
MuskMossAmberBenzoinCacao
InformationalShared notesCardamom, Bergamot, Lemon and Pepper. Durations are only published for Aquamarine, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer92
Fall58
Winter13
Day100
Night29
Spring33
Summer33
Fall67
Winter100
Day33
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#17,169
PerfumerIsaac Hilton
Launched—
Reviews9
Overall rank#69,952
PerfumerNapoleão Bastos
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerAquamarineHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotAquamarine by Prisma Parfums delivers a crisp, airy splash of lemon and bergamot sharpened by cold cardamom right from the opening spray. The scent swiftly settles into an aromatic and fresh spicy profile as green tarragon, pepper, and luminous hedione unfold across the core. In the base, modern synthetics Iso E Super…
Reviews →Malbec Gran Reserva 2008 by O Boticário delivers a rich, boozy wood profile built around wine barrel aged alcohol. The opening hits with a sharp splash of bergamot, zesty lemon, and crushed cardamom before revealing a dark heart of spiced red wine, licorice, and Virginia cedar. As it warms on the skin, earthy patchoul…
Reviews →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.
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Common questions
Straight answers from the data above.
Which is better, Aquamarine or Malbec Gran Reserva (2008)?
No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Aquamarine is rated 4.21/5 from 33 votes; Malbec Gran Reserva (2008) is rated 2.60/5 from 5 votes. Choose Aquamarine for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Malbec Gran Reserva (2008) for a warm spicy and citrus character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, Aquamarine or Malbec Gran Reserva (2008)?
Malbec Gran Reserva (2008) lasts longest (Malbec Gran Reserva (2008) 87/100, Aquamarine 73/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Aquamarine or Malbec Gran Reserva (2008)?
Malbec Gran Reserva (2008) projects furthest (Malbec Gran Reserva (2008) 83/100, Aquamarine 58/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Aquamarine and Malbec Gran Reserva (2008) smell similar?
Some overlap: a 40% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, warm spicy and citrus accords. Common notes include Cardamom, Bergamot, Lemon and Pepper.
Is Aquamarine or Malbec Gran Reserva (2008) better for summer or winter?
Aquamarine suits daytime wear; Malbec Gran Reserva (2008) suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Aquamarine and Malbec Gran Reserva (2008)?
Aquamarine has top notes of Cardamom, Bergamot and Lemon, heart notes of Hedione, Tarragon and Pepper, a base of Skin, Iso E Super, Ambroxan and Benzoin. Malbec Gran Reserva (2008) has top notes of Mandarin, Bergamot, Cassis and Palestinian Sweet Lime, heart notes of Virginia Cedar, Fruits, Licorice and Red Wine, a base of Musk, Moss, Amber and Benzoin.
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