Bravus vs Malbec Gold (2020)
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
48%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.
BravusChoose it for a woody and amber character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.
Malbec Gold (2020)Choose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.
Bravus2/4
Malbec Gold (2020)2/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Malbec Gold (2020)
- Sillage & projection
- Malbec Gold (2020)
- Value for money
- Bravus
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Bravus
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
BravusPhytodermMalbec Gold (2020)O BoticárioWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.71/ 5 · 21 votes
Have 62%Had 21%Want 18%
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 hate14%Love
52%Like
29%Ok
0%Dislike
5%Hate
21 votes · too few to score
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
LongevityMalbec Gold (2020)
SillageMalbec Gold (2020)
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerBravusBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwoody100%
amber86%
fresh spicy72%
warm spicy58%
citrus44%
patchouli30%
amber100%
woody92%
wine84%
fruity77%
fresh spicy69%
vanilla61%
Scent match48%Some overlap · both woody, amber and fresh spicy
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
Green MandarinBlack Pepper
Heart
NutmegCedar
Base
AmberwoodPatchouli
Top
AppleMandarin OrangeAfrican GingerBlack PepperArtemisiaSicilian Lemon
Heart
Red WineOrange BlossomNutmegCinnamonLavenderLeather
Base
LabdanumAmberwoodVanillaCashmeranTexas CedarAgarwoodFrankincensePatchouli
InformationalShared notesBlack Pepper, Nutmeg, Amberwood and Patchouli. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring71
Summer29
Fall79
Winter100
Day7
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#59,121
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#78,439
PerfumerNapoleão Bastos
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerBravusHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotBravus by Phytoderm presents as an aromatic green fragrance for men, anchored by a blend of green mandarin and black pepper. It settles into a woody profile featuring cedar and nutmeg before resting on a base of amberwood and patchouli. Ideal for cooler weather, it offers a distinct character for daily wear and evenin…
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, Bravus or Malbec Gold (2020)?
No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Bravus is rated 3.71/5 from 21 votes; Malbec Gold (2020) is rated 2.00/5 from 4 votes. Choose Bravus for a woody and amber character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Malbec Gold (2020) for a amber and woody character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, Bravus or Malbec Gold (2020)?
Malbec Gold (2020) lasts longest (Malbec Gold (2020) 80/100, Bravus 54/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Bravus or Malbec Gold (2020)?
Malbec Gold (2020) projects furthest (Malbec Gold (2020) 75/100, Bravus 47/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Bravus and Malbec Gold (2020) smell similar?
Some overlap: a 48% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, amber and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Black Pepper, Nutmeg, Amberwood and Patchouli.
Is Bravus or Malbec Gold (2020) better for summer or winter?
Bravus suits evening wear; Malbec Gold (2020) suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Bravus and Malbec Gold (2020)?
Bravus has top notes of Green Mandarin and Black Pepper, heart notes of Nutmeg and Cedar, a base of Amberwood and Patchouli. 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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