Fragrance comparison

Blue Desert vs Malbec Noir

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

Updated 8 Nov 2026 1,030 ratings analysed

Blue Desert

Majouri

3.7020 votes

Rank #62,565 CitrusWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

43%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Malbec Noir

O Boticário

4.301,010 votes

Rank #25,237 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Malbec Noir takes 4 of 5 categories.

Blue Desert
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Malbec Noir
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.

Blue Desert1/5

Malbec Noir4/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Blue DesertMajouri

Malbec NoirO Boticário

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.70/ 5 · 20 votes

Have 52%Had 11%Want 37%

4.30/ 5 · 1,010 votes

Have 69%Had 31%Want 0%

Category winnerMalbec NoirRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

20%Love

45%Like

20%Ok

15%Dislike

0%Hate

20 votes · too few to score

55%Love

30%Like

5%Ok

7%Dislike

3%Hate

1,010 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate68

⏱ Longevity78

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate82

Category winners

LongevityMalbec Noir

SillageMalbec Noir

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value59

¤ Price value57

Category winnerBlue DesertBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

woody91%

fruity83%

fresh spicy74%

sweet65%

powdery56%

woody100%

aromatic92%

citrus84%

wine77%

fruity69%

amber61%

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

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top30 to 60 minutes

BergamotMandarin OrangePineapple

Heart2 to 3 hours

NeroliOrris RootCypress

Base3 to 5 hours

SandalwoodGuaiac WoodLabdanum

Top

Water NotesPink PepperApplePineappleBergamotOrangeSicilian LemonMandarin Orange

Heart

Pinot Noir grapesRed WineLavenderPepperCorianderNeroli

Base

Tonka BeanAmberSandalwoodGinCashmeranPatchouliVetiverMusk

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Mandarin Orange, Pineapple and Neroli. Durations are only published for Blue Desert, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer88

Fall56

Winter38

Day100

Night64

Spring57

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men86

Unisex14

Women0

Men96

Unisex3

Women1

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#62,565

PerfumerChristian Vermorel

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#25,237

PerfumerDominique Ropion, Napoleão Bastos

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerMalbec NoirHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Blue Desert by Majouri opens with a crisp burst of bergamot, mandarin orange, and juicy pineapple. As the bright fruitiness softens, the fragrance introduces a green and aromatic middle layer of cypress, neroli, and powdery orris root. The base settles into a smooth, warm finish led by sandalwood, guaiac wood, and res…

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O Boticário Malbec Noir combines a crisp, fruit-forward opening with a rich, dark base built around red wine and woods. It kicks off with a splash of aquatic freshness, tart green apple, juicy pineapple, and bright citrus that immediately grabs your attention. As the initial freshness settles, a distinct note of chill…

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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, Blue Desert or Malbec Noir?

Malbec Noir takes 4 of 5 categories. Blue Desert is rated 3.70/5 from 20 votes; Malbec Noir is rated 4.30/5 from 1,010 votes. Choose Blue Desert for a citrus and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Malbec Noir for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Blue Desert or Malbec Noir?

Malbec Noir lasts longest (Malbec Noir 78/100, Blue Desert 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Blue Desert or Malbec Noir?

Malbec Noir projects furthest (Malbec Noir 68/100, Blue Desert 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Blue Desert and Malbec Noir smell similar?

Some overlap: a 43% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, citrus and fruity accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Mandarin Orange, Pineapple and Neroli.

Is Blue Desert or Malbec Noir better for summer or winter?

Blue Desert suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Blue Desert and Malbec Noir?

Blue Desert has top notes of Bergamot, Mandarin Orange and Pineapple, heart notes of Neroli, Orris Root and Cypress, a base of Sandalwood, Guaiac Wood and Labdanum. Malbec Noir has top notes of Water Notes, Pink Pepper, Apple and Pineapple, heart notes of Pinot Noir grapes, Red Wine, Lavender and Pepper, a base of Tonka Bean, Amber, Sandalwood and Gin.