Fragrance comparison

Bohemian Fig vs Malbec Noir

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

Updated 12 Oct 2026 1,030 ratings analysed

Bohemian Fig

Josie Maran

3.5020 votes

Rank #55,504 CitrusSweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

27%scent match

Clearly different

4 wins

Malbec Noir

O Boticário

4.301,010 votes

Rank #23,044 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Malbec Noir takes 4 of 5 categories.

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

Bohemian Fig1/5

Malbec Noir4/5

Ratings & consensus: Malbec Noir
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Malbec Noir
Sillage & projection: Malbec Noir
Value for money: Bohemian Fig
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

Bohemian FigJosie Maran

Malbec NoirO Boticário

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.50/ 5 · 20 votes

Have 30%Had 7%Want 63%

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

30%Love

30%Like

10%Ok

20%Dislike

10%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

⏱ Longevity40

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate63

⏱ Longevity78

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate82

Category winners

LongevityMalbec Noir

SillageMalbec Noir

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value81

¤ Price value57

Category winnerBohemian FigBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

sweet88%

floral77%

vanilla65%

fresh spicy53%

amber42%

woody100%

aromatic92%

citrus84%

wine77%

fruity69%

amber61%

Scent match27%Clearly different · both citrus and amber

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

BergamotOrangeSicilian Lemon

Heart

Vanilla Orchid

Base

Tonka BeanVetiver

Top

Water NotesPink PepperApplePineappleBergamotOrangeSicilian LemonMandarin Orange

Heart

Pinot Noir grapesRed WineLavenderPepperCorianderNeroli

Base

Tonka BeanAmberSandalwoodGinCashmeranPatchouliVetiverMusk

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Orange, Sicilian Lemon and Tonka Bean. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring83

Summer67

Fall100

Winter50

Day100

Night50

Spring57

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex71

Women29

Men96

Unisex3

Women1

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#55,504

PerfumerJérôme Epinette

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#23,044

PerfumerDominique Ropion, Napoleão Bastos

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerMalbec NoirHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Bohemian Fig by Josie Maran introduces a fresh citrus burst of bergamot and Sicilian lemon, shifting into a soft vanilla orchid heart. As it settles, vetiver and tonka bean anchor the base. It is designed for casual daytime wear, offering a breezy profile for warm spring afternoons.

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Bohemian Fig or Malbec Noir?

Malbec Noir takes 4 of 5 categories. Bohemian Fig is rated 3.50/5 from 20 votes; Malbec Noir is rated 4.30/5 from 1,010 votes. Choose Bohemian Fig for a citrus and sweet character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, 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, Bohemian Fig or Malbec Noir?

Malbec Noir lasts longest (Malbec Noir 78/100, Bohemian Fig 40/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Bohemian Fig or Malbec Noir?

Malbec Noir projects furthest (Malbec Noir 68/100, Bohemian Fig 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Bohemian Fig and Malbec Noir smell similar?

Clearly different: a 27% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus and amber accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Orange, Sicilian Lemon and Tonka Bean.

Is Bohemian Fig or Malbec Noir better for summer or winter?

Bohemian Fig suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Bohemian Fig and Malbec Noir?

Bohemian Fig has top notes of Bergamot, Orange and Sicilian Lemon, heart notes of Vanilla Orchid, a base of Tonka Bean and Vetiver. 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.