Fragrance comparison

Baha vs Malbec Play

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 88 ratings analysed

2 wins

Baha

Khalis

3.449 votes

Rank #66,386 CitrusMusky

Full profile Similar & dupes

30%scent match

Clearly different

Malbec Play

O Boticário

3.5279 votes

Rank #40,568 Fresh SpicyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Baha takes 2 of 3 categories.

Baha
Choose it for a citrus and musky character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Malbec Play
Choose it for a fresh spicy and warm spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Baha2/3

Malbec Play1/3

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

BahaKhalis

Malbec PlayO Boticário

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.44/ 5 · 9 votes

Have 30%Had 45%Want 25%

3.52/ 5 · 79 votes

Have 45%Had 43%Want 12%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

11%Love

56%Like

0%Ok

33%Dislike

0%Hate

9 votes · too few to score

18%Love

42%Like

22%Ok

13%Dislike

6%Hate

79 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate61

⏱ Longevity55

〰 Sillage47

♥ Love / hate63

Category winners

LongevityBaha

SillageBaha

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value61

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

musky90%

fruity80%

fresh spicy70%

green60%

fresh50%

fresh spicy100%

warm spicy92%

wine84%

citrus77%

woody69%

amber61%

Scent match30%Clearly different · both citrus and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Green AppleWhite Pepper

Heart

Bergamot

Base

White MuskLime

Top

Black PepperViolet LeafCardamomLimeBergamotGreen AppleMandarin Orange

Heart

Red WinePatchouliCedarLavender

Base

OakmossAmberBenzoinMusk

InformationalShared notesGreen Apple, Bergamot and Lime. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter0

Day100

Night50

Spring100

Summer78

Fall81

Winter58

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men95

Unisex5

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#66,386

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#40,568

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerMalbec PlayHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Baha by Khalis delivers a sharp, citrus-forward profile built for casual daily wear. It relies on a crisp burst of green apple and white pepper to grab attention, settling into a clean, musky base. Best suited for warm weather, this fragrance offers a straightforward, cooling effect perfect for an office setting or a …

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Malbec Play by O Boticário takes the signature oak-aged red wine DNA of the Malbec line and gives it an energetic, youthful twist. The first spray hits you with zesty lime, crisp green apple, and cracked black pepper, cutting through the air with clean freshness. Within twenty minutes, the bright fruit gives way to a …

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Baha or Malbec Play?

Baha takes 2 of 3 categories. Baha is rated 3.44/5 from 9 votes; Malbec Play is rated 3.52/5 from 79 votes. Choose Baha for a citrus and musky character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Malbec Play for a fresh spicy and warm spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Baha or Malbec Play?

Baha lasts longest (Baha 68/100, Malbec Play 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Baha or Malbec Play?

Baha projects furthest (Baha 60/100, Malbec Play 47/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Baha and Malbec Play smell similar?

Clearly different: a 30% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Green Apple, Bergamot and Lime.

Is Baha or Malbec Play better for summer or winter?

Baha suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Baha and Malbec Play?

Baha has top notes of Green Apple and White Pepper, heart notes of Bergamot, a base of White Musk and Lime. Malbec Play has top notes of Black Pepper, Violet Leaf, Cardamom and Lime, heart notes of Red Wine, Patchouli, Cedar and Lavender, a base of Oakmoss, Amber, Benzoin and Musk.