Black Python vs Malbec Gold (2020)
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
29%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.
Black PythonChoose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
Malbec Gold (2020)Choose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.
Black Python2/4
Malbec Gold (2020)2/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Black Python
- Sillage & projection
- Malbec Gold (2020)
- Value for money
- Malbec Gold (2020)
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Black Python
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Black PythonAurora ScentsMalbec Gold (2020)O BoticárioWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.93/ 5 · 46 votes
Have 27%Had 4%Want 69%
2.00/ 5 · 4 votes
Have 41%Had 26%Want 33%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate33%Love
41%Like
7%Ok
15%Dislike
4%Hate
27 votes
0%Love
25%Like
0%Ok
25%Dislike
50%Hate
4 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityBlack Python
SillageMalbec Gold (2020)
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerMalbec Gold (2020)Best value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwoody100%
aromatic92%
fresh spicy84%
white floral77%
patchouli69%
earthy61%
amber100%
woody92%
wine84%
fruity77%
fresh spicy69%
vanilla61%
Scent match29%Clearly different · both woody and fresh spicy
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
Black PepperCypressArtemisia
Heart
Orange BlossomLavender
Base
Indonesian Patchouli LeafJava vetiver oilHaitian VetiverTonka Bean
Top
AppleMandarin OrangeAfrican GingerBlack PepperArtemisiaSicilian Lemon
Heart
Red WineOrange BlossomNutmegCinnamonLavenderLeather
Base
LabdanumAmberwoodVanillaCashmeranTexas CedarAgarwoodFrankincensePatchouli
InformationalShared notesBlack Pepper, Artemisia, Orange Blossom and Lavender. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring54
Summer0
Fall100
Winter85
Day70
Night100
Spring0
Summer0
Fall33
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#10,790
PerfumerDominique Ropion
Launched—
Reviews13
Overall rank#78,120
PerfumerNapoleão Bastos
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerBlack PythonHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotBlack Python by Aurora Scents offers an aromatic, woody profile centered on black pepper, cypress, and vetiver. Launched in 2023, this unisex fragrance builds a dark, resinous structure perfect for cooler autumn evenings or sharp, professional settings. It settles into an earthy, patchouli-dominant base, providing a d…
Reviews →Malbec Gold (2020) by O Boticário opens with a crisp burst of juicy red apple and zesty ginger, spiced with crushed black pepper. The initial punch quickly gives way to the signature Malbec red wine accord, swirling with warm cinnamon, orange blossom, and smooth leather. As the hours tick by, the base settles into a t…
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, Black Python or Malbec Gold (2020)?
No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Black Python is rated 3.93/5 from 46 votes; Malbec Gold (2020) is rated 2.00/5 from 4 votes. Choose Black Python for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Malbec Gold (2020) for a amber and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, Black Python or Malbec Gold (2020)?
Black Python lasts longest (Black Python 84/100, Malbec Gold (2020) 80/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Black Python or Malbec Gold (2020)?
Projection is very close: Malbec Gold (2020) 75/100, Black Python 73/100 for sillage.
Do Black Python and Malbec Gold (2020) smell similar?
Clearly different: a 29% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Black Pepper, Artemisia, Orange Blossom and Lavender.
Is Black Python or Malbec Gold (2020) better for summer or winter?
Black Python suits evening wear; Malbec Gold (2020) suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Black Python and Malbec Gold (2020)?
Black Python has top notes of Black Pepper, Cypress and Artemisia, heart notes of Orange Blossom and Lavender, a base of Indonesian Patchouli Leaf, Java vetiver oil, Haitian Vetiver and Tonka Bean. Malbec Gold (2020) has top notes of Apple, Mandarin Orange, African Ginger and Black Pepper, heart notes of Red Wine, Orange Blossom, Nutmeg and Cinnamon, a base of Labdanum, Amberwood, Vanilla and Cashmeran.
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