Fragrance comparison

Black & Red vs Duo Malbec Nebbiolo

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

Updated 28 Oct 2026 98 ratings analysed

6 wins

Black & Red

Mandarina Duck

4.2931 votes

Rank #17,681 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

51%scent match

Some overlap

Duo Malbec Nebbiolo

O Boticário

3.9167 votes

Rank #31,928 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Black & Red takes 6 of 7 categories.

Black & Red
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Duo Malbec Nebbiolo
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity. Best in winter.

Black & Red6/7

Duo Malbec Nebbiolo1/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Black & RedMandarina Duck

Duo Malbec NebbioloO Boticário

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.29/ 5 · 31 votes

Have 42%Had 9%Want 49%

3.91/ 5 · 67 votes

Have 36%Had 47%Want 16%

Category winnerBlack & RedRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

52%Love

35%Like

3%Ok

10%Dislike

0%Hate

31 votes

24%Love

60%Like

1%Ok

13%Dislike

1%Hate

67 votes

Category winnerBlack & RedMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity57

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate82

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate73

Category winners

LongevityDuo Malbec Nebbiolo

SillageBlack & Red

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value78

¤ Price value29

Category winnerBlack & RedBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

fresh spicy92%

woody84%

citrus77%

herbal69%

earthy61%

woody100%

aromatic92%

fruity84%

citrus77%

earthy69%

green61%

Scent match51%Some overlap · both aromatic, woody and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

Violet LeafSicilian Citruses

Heart2-3 hrs

GeraniumOrange BlossomSage

Base5-7 hrs

Tonka BeanMossCedarVetiver

Top

Fruity NotesLemonViolet LeafBergamotSpicesLime

Heart

OakCassisChocolateRoseIrisGeranium

Base

CedarMossPatchouliAmberVetiverMusk

InformationalShared notesViolet Leaf, Geranium, Moss and Cedar. Durations are only published for Black & Red, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer48

Fall95

Winter57

Day100

Night69

Spring78

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerBlack & RedMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men94

Unisex6

Women0

Casual 34%Work 32%Date 20%Party 14%

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#17,681

PerfumerNathalie Lorson

Launched—

Reviews9

Overall rank#31,928

PerfumerNapoleão Bastos

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerBlack & RedHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Mandarina Duck Black & Red hits skin with a brisk pop of Sicilian citruses and ozonic violet leaf. The initial blast feels crisp. Within ten minutes, aromatic sage and bitter geranium take over the heart, cutting through any sugary sweetness with green herbal bite. The base settles into warm tonka bean, dry cedar, and…

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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, Black & Red or Duo Malbec Nebbiolo?

Black & Red takes 6 of 7 categories. Black & Red is rated 4.29/5 from 31 votes; Duo Malbec Nebbiolo is rated 3.91/5 from 67 votes. Choose Black & Red for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Duo Malbec Nebbiolo for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Black & Red or Duo Malbec Nebbiolo?

Duo Malbec Nebbiolo lasts longest (Duo Malbec Nebbiolo 69/100, Black & Red 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Black & Red or Duo Malbec Nebbiolo?

Black & Red projects furthest (Black & Red 66/100, Duo Malbec Nebbiolo 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Black & Red and Duo Malbec Nebbiolo smell similar?

Some overlap: a 51% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and citrus accords. Common notes include Violet Leaf, Geranium, Moss and Cedar.

Is Black & Red or Duo Malbec Nebbiolo better for summer or winter?

For summer, Black & Red is the stronger pick. For winter, Duo Malbec Nebbiolo is the stronger pick. Black & Red suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Black & Red and Duo Malbec Nebbiolo?

Black & Red has top notes of Violet Leaf and Sicilian Citruses, heart notes of Geranium, Orange Blossom and Sage, a base of Tonka Bean, Moss, Cedar 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.