Fragrance comparison

Cedre Noble vs Malbec Icon

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 413 ratings analysed

Cedre Noble

Chabaud Maison de Parfum

3.6494 votes

Rank #16,238 WoodySmoky

Full profile Similar & dupes

53%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Malbec Icon

O Boticário

4.06319 votes

Rank #25,738 WoodyFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Malbec Icon takes 4 of 7 categories.

Cedre Noble
Choose it for a woody and smoky character. Wins on sillage & projection, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
Malbec Icon
Choose it for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.

Cedre Noble3/7

Malbec Icon4/7

Ratings & consensus: Malbec Icon
Community sentiment: Malbec Icon
Longevity: Malbec Icon
Sillage & projection: Cedre Noble
Value for money: Malbec Icon
Versatility: Cedre Noble
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Cedre Noble

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Cedre NobleChabaud Maison de Parfum

Malbec IconO Boticário

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.64/ 5 · 94 votes

Have 32%Had 15%Want 53%

4.06/ 5 · 319 votes

Have 85%Had 15%Want 0%

Category winnerMalbec IconRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

20%Love

44%Like

19%Ok

14%Dislike

3%Hate

94 votes

39%Love

41%Like

10%Ok

4%Dislike

5%Hate

319 votes

Category winnerMalbec IconMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate66

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate76

Category winners

LongevityMalbec Icon

SillageCedre Noble

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value52

¤ Price value55

Category winnerMalbec IconBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

smoky83%

aromatic65%

fresh spicy48%

warm spicy30%

woody100%

fresh spicy92%

aromatic84%

warm spicy77%

patchouli69%

citrus61%

Scent match53%Some overlap · both woody, aromatic and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

WormwoodBlack PepperLavenderHerbal Notes

Heart2-4 hrs

Pine needlesCardamomRed ThymeNutmeg

Base6-8+ hrs

SmokeCedarWoody NotesSandalwood

Top

Black PepperCardamomBergamotThymeLemon

Heart

LavenderNutmegCedar Leaves

Base

CedarPatchouliBirchVetiverAmber

InformationalShared notesBlack Pepper, Lavender, Cardamom and Nutmeg. Durations are only published for Cedre Noble, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring53

Summer23

Fall100

Winter63

Day92

Night100

Spring99

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerCedre NobleMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men69

Unisex29

Women2

Casual 38%Work 33%Date 19%Party 10%

Men96

Unisex2

Women2

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#16,238

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews17

Overall rank#25,738

PerfumerAlexis Grugeon

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerCedre NobleHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Cedre Noble from Chabaud Maison de Parfum strips away the sweet polish typical of modern wood scents to present something raw and untamed. It opens with an unmistakable surge of bitter wormwood, cracked black pepper, and sharp French lavender. Within ten minutes, that initial herbal shock yields to crisp green pine ne…

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Malbec Icon by O Boticário is a crisp, woody chypre built around vibrant spices and clean forest woods. The fragrance opens with a sharp burst of cracked black pepper, zesty lemon, and herbal thyme that immediately wakes up the senses. As it warms on the skin, smooth cedar leaves, aromatic lavender, and warm nutmeg cr…

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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, Cedre Noble or Malbec Icon?

Malbec Icon takes 4 of 7 categories. Cedre Noble is rated 3.64/5 from 94 votes; Malbec Icon is rated 4.06/5 from 319 votes. Choose Cedre Noble for a woody and smoky character. Wins on sillage & projection, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Malbec Icon for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Cedre Noble or Malbec Icon?

Malbec Icon lasts longest (Malbec Icon 69/100, Cedre Noble 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Cedre Noble or Malbec Icon?

Cedre Noble projects furthest (Cedre Noble 62/100, Malbec Icon 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Cedre Noble and Malbec Icon smell similar?

Some overlap: a 53% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Black Pepper, Lavender, Cardamom and Nutmeg.

Is Cedre Noble or Malbec Icon better for summer or winter?

For summer, Cedre Noble is the stronger pick. For winter, Malbec Icon is the stronger pick. Cedre Noble suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Cedre Noble and Malbec Icon?

Cedre Noble has top notes of Wormwood, Black Pepper, Lavender and Herbal Notes, heart notes of Pine needles, Cardamom, Red Thyme and Nutmeg, a base of Smoke, Cedar, Woody Notes and Sandalwood. Malbec Icon has top notes of Black Pepper, Cardamom, Bergamot and Thyme, heart notes of Lavender, Nutmeg and Cedar Leaves, a base of Cedar, Patchouli, Birch and Vetiver.