Fragrance comparison

Black Python vs Malbec Gold

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

Updated 13 Nov 2026 829 ratings analysed

5 wins

Black Python

Aurora Scents

3.9346 votes

Rank #10,790 WoodyAromatic

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39%scent match

Some overlap

Malbec Gold

O Boticário

4.03783 votes

Rank #26,502 WoodyAmber

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Black Python takes 5 of 7 categories.

Black Python
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.
Malbec Gold
Choose it for a woody and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus and community sentiment. Best in winter.

Black Python5/7

Malbec Gold2/7

Ratings & consensus: Malbec Gold
Community sentiment: Malbec Gold
Longevity: Black Python
Sillage & projection: Black Python
Value for money: Black Python
Versatility: Black Python
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 Scents

Malbec GoldO Boticário

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.93/ 5 · 46 votes

Have 27%Had 4%Want 69%

4.03/ 5 · 783 votes

Have 67%Had 33%Want 0%

Category winnerMalbec GoldRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

33%Love

41%Like

7%Ok

15%Dislike

4%Hate

27 votes

40%Love

39%Like

9%Ok

8%Dislike

4%Hate

783 votes

Category winnerMalbec GoldMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity84

〰 Sillage73

♥ Love / hate74

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate76

Category winners

LongevityBlack Python

SillageBlack Python

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value72

¤ Price value57

Category winnerBlack PythonBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic92%

fresh spicy84%

white floral77%

patchouli69%

earthy61%

woody100%

amber92%

fresh spicy84%

warm spicy77%

patchouli69%

vanilla61%

Scent match39%Some overlap · both woody, fresh spicy and patchouli

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Black PepperCypressArtemisia

Heart

Orange BlossomLavender

Base

Indonesian Patchouli LeafJava vetiver oilHaitian VetiverTonka Bean

Top

AppleAfrican GingerBlack PepperMandarin OrangeSicilian LemonArtemisia

Heart

CinammonLeatherNutmegLavenderGoldOrange Blossom

Base

AmberwoodPatchouliVanillaAgarwoodCashmeranFrankincenseTexas CedarLabdanum

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 season

Spring54

Summer0

Fall100

Winter85

Day70

Night100

Spring30

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerBlack PythonMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men59

Unisex36

Women5

Men94

Unisex6

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#10,790

PerfumerDominique Ropion

Launched—

Reviews13

Overall rank#26,502

PerfumerClito Hoedicke, Eurico Mazzini

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerBlack PythonHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Black 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…

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Malbec Gold by O Boticário is a heavy-hitting woody amber cologne built around crisp baked apple, fiery ginger, and a dense foundation of amberwood. It hits the air with a bold punch of black pepper and spiced mandarin orange before warming up into thick cinnamon, rugged leather, and rich Madagascar vanilla. The base …

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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, Black Python or Malbec Gold?

Black Python takes 5 of 7 categories. Black Python is rated 3.93/5 from 46 votes; Malbec Gold is rated 4.03/5 from 783 votes. Choose Black Python for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Malbec Gold for a woody and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus and community sentiment. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Black Python or Malbec Gold?

Black Python lasts longest (Black Python 84/100, Malbec Gold 75/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Black Python or Malbec Gold?

Black Python projects furthest (Black Python 73/100, Malbec Gold 69/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Black Python and Malbec Gold smell similar?

Some overlap: a 39% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, fresh spicy and patchouli accords. Common notes include Black Pepper, Artemisia, Orange Blossom and Lavender.

Is Black Python or Malbec Gold better for summer or winter?

For summer, Black Python is the stronger pick. For winter, Malbec Gold is the stronger pick. Black Python suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Black Python and Malbec Gold?

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 has top notes of Apple, African Ginger, Black Pepper and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Cinammon, Leather, Nutmeg and Lavender, a base of Amberwood, Patchouli, Vanilla and Agarwood.