Fragrance comparison

Bahar vs Duo Malbec Nebbiolo

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

Updated 15 Oct 2026 512 ratings analysed

6 wins

Bahar

The Spirit of Dubai

4.30445 votes

Rank #23,270 CitrusFresh

Full profile Similar & dupes

43%scent match

Some overlap

Duo Malbec Nebbiolo

O Boticário

3.9167 votes

Rank #30,578 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Bahar takes 6 of 7 categories.

Bahar
Choose it for a citrus and fresh character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.
Duo Malbec Nebbiolo
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on versatility. Best in winter.

Bahar6/7

Duo Malbec Nebbiolo1/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

BaharThe Spirit of Dubai

Duo Malbec NebbioloO Boticário

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.30/ 5 · 445 votes

Have 40%Had 9%Want 51%

3.91/ 5 · 67 votes

Have 36%Had 47%Want 16%

Category winnerBaharRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

60%Love

21%Like

9%Ok

9%Dislike

1%Hate

445 votes

24%Love

60%Like

1%Ok

13%Dislike

1%Hate

67 votes

Category winnerBaharMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity84

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate82

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate73

Category winners

LongevityBahar

SillageBahar

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value32

¤ Price value29

Category winnerBaharBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

fresh92%

woody84%

aquatic77%

aromatic69%

ozonic61%

woody100%

aromatic92%

fruity84%

citrus77%

earthy69%

green61%

Scent match43%Some overlap · both woody, citrus and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Sea NotesCitrusesOzonic notesWatery NotesBitter OrangeSpicy NotesGingerLime

Heart

SpicesSandalwoodViolet LeafLotusCyclamenCedarVanillaJasmine

Base

Precious WoodsAmberMuskVetiverAgarwood (Oud)PatchouliImmortelle

Top

Fruity NotesLemonViolet LeafBergamotSpicesLime

Heart

OakCassisChocolateRoseIrisGeranium

Base

CedarMossPatchouliAmberVetiverMusk

InformationalShared notesLime, Spices, Violet Leaf and Cedar. 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

Summer0

Fall0

Winter30

Day–

Night–

Spring78

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerDuo Malbec NebbioloMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men47

Unisex47

Women6

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#23,270

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#30,578

PerfumerNapoleão Bastos

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerBaharHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Bahar opens with an intense blast of salty sea notes, bitter orange, and sour lime. The ozonic freshness strikes cold and almost medicinal at first spray before settling into a dense core of cardamom, violet leaf, and sandalwood. As the hours pass, dark agarwood and amber push through the watery surface. Designed for …

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Duo Malbec Nebbiolo by O Boticário opens with a bright burst of tart lemon, lime, and crushed green violet leaf before settling into a rich heart of oak wood, dark cassis berries, and bittersweet chocolate. As the scent dries down, cedar, earthy moss, and warm amber create a sturdy, full-bodied base that smells like 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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Bahar or Duo Malbec Nebbiolo?

Bahar takes 6 of 7 categories. Bahar is rated 4.30/5 from 445 votes; Duo Malbec Nebbiolo is rated 3.91/5 from 67 votes. Choose Bahar for a citrus and fresh character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring. Choose Duo Malbec Nebbiolo for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on versatility. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Bahar or Duo Malbec Nebbiolo?

Bahar lasts longest (Bahar 84/100, Duo Malbec Nebbiolo 69/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Bahar or Duo Malbec Nebbiolo?

Bahar projects furthest (Bahar 75/100, Duo Malbec Nebbiolo 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Bahar and Duo Malbec Nebbiolo smell similar?

Some overlap: a 43% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, citrus and aromatic accords. Common notes include Lime, Spices, Violet Leaf and Cedar.

Is Bahar or Duo Malbec Nebbiolo better for summer or winter?

For summer, Bahar is the stronger pick. For winter, Duo Malbec Nebbiolo is the stronger pick. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Bahar and Duo Malbec Nebbiolo?

Bahar has top notes of Sea Notes, Citruses, Ozonic notes and Watery Notes, heart notes of Spices, Sandalwood, Violet Leaf and Lotus, a base of Precious Woods, Amber, Musk and Vetiver. Duo Malbec Nebbiolo has top notes of Fruity Notes, Lemon, Violet Leaf and Bergamot, heart notes of Oak, Cassis, Chocolate and Rose, a base of Cedar, Moss, Patchouli and Amber.