Fragrance comparison

c 1 – 3 Poivres vs Malbec Absoluto

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

Updated 24 Oct 2026 333 ratings analysed

c 1 – 3 Poivres

Unika

4.789 votes

Rank #30,854 Fresh SpicyMusky

Full profile Similar & dupes

31%scent match

Clearly different

3 wins

Malbec Absoluto

O Boticário

4.20324 votes

Rank #24,408 WoodyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Malbec Absoluto takes 3 of 4 categories.

c 1 – 3 Poivres
Choose it for a fresh spicy and musky character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Malbec Absoluto
Choose it for a woody and amber character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

c 1 – 3 Poivres1/4

Malbec Absoluto3/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Malbec Absoluto
Sillage & projection: Malbec Absoluto
Value for money: c 1 – 3 Poivres
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Malbec Absoluto

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

c 1 – 3 PoivresUnika

Malbec AbsolutoO Boticário

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.78/ 5 · 9 votes

Have 38%Had 10%Want 52%

4.20/ 5 · 324 votes

Have 63%Had 37%Want 0%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

78%Love

22%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

9 votes · too few to score

50%Love

32%Like

8%Ok

7%Dislike

2%Hate

324 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate94

⏱ Longevity81

〰 Sillage73

♥ Love / hate80

Category winners

LongevityMalbec Absoluto

SillageMalbec Absoluto

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value80

¤ Price value56

Category winnerc 1 – 3 PoivresBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

musky91%

woody83%

citrus74%

powdery65%

soft spicy56%

woody100%

amber92%

leather84%

warm spicy77%

fruity69%

fresh spicy61%

Scent match31%Clearly different · both woody and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top20-30 mins

Sichuan PepperPink PepperBlack Pepper

Heart2-4 hrs

Virginia CedarPatchouli

Base5-7 hrs

Muskoak moss

Top

CedarBlack PepperOlibanumCardamomCassisViolet LeavesBergamotLemon

Heart

LiquorDried FruitsVirginia CedarIndonesian Patchouli Leaf

Base

LeatherAmberoak mossBenzoinMusk

InformationalShared notesBlack Pepper, Virginia Cedar, Musk and oak moss. Durations are only published for c 1 – 3 Poivres, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall80

Winter40

Day100

Night41

Spring23

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men25

Unisex75

Women0

Casual 39%Work 35%Date 17%Party 10%

Men98

Unisex1

Women1

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#30,854

PerfumerVéronique Stambouli

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#24,408

PerfumerNapoleão Bastos

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerMalbec AbsolutoHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Unika c 1 - 3 Poivres strips away perfume clutter to focus on pure spice dynamics. The opening snaps with bright Sichuan pepper, sweet pink pepper berries, and sharp cracked black pepper. It tingles on the skin. You notice an instant burst of zesty grapefruit facets from the Sichuan oil rather than sticky citrus juice…

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Malbec Absoluto by O Boticário is a deep, woody leather cologne built around boozy dark fruits, cracked black pepper, and aged cedar planks. The scent opens with a sharp burst of citrus, crushed violet leaves, and spicy cardamom before settling into a warm core of rich dried fruits soaked in dark liquor. As it dries d…

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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, c 1 – 3 Poivres or Malbec Absoluto?

Malbec Absoluto takes 3 of 4 categories. c 1 – 3 Poivres is rated 4.78/5 from 9 votes; Malbec Absoluto is rated 4.20/5 from 324 votes. Choose c 1 – 3 Poivres for a fresh spicy and musky character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Malbec Absoluto for a woody and amber character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, c 1 – 3 Poivres or Malbec Absoluto?

Malbec Absoluto lasts longest (Malbec Absoluto 81/100, c 1 – 3 Poivres 73/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, c 1 – 3 Poivres or Malbec Absoluto?

Malbec Absoluto projects furthest (Malbec Absoluto 73/100, c 1 – 3 Poivres 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Do c 1 – 3 Poivres and Malbec Absoluto smell similar?

Clearly different: a 31% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Black Pepper, Virginia Cedar, Musk and oak moss.

Is c 1 – 3 Poivres or Malbec Absoluto better for summer or winter?

c 1 – 3 Poivres suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in c 1 – 3 Poivres and Malbec Absoluto?

c 1 – 3 Poivres has top notes of Sichuan Pepper, Pink Pepper and Black Pepper, heart notes of Virginia Cedar and Patchouli, a base of Musk and oak moss. Malbec Absoluto has top notes of Cedar, Black Pepper, Olibanum and Cardamom, heart notes of Liquor, Dried Fruits, Virginia Cedar and Indonesian Patchouli Leaf, a base of Leather, Amber, oak moss and Benzoin.