Fragrance comparison

Cereus No. 6 vs Malbec Gran Reserva (2008)

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 8 ratings analysed

Cereus No. 6

Cereus

4.003 votes

Rank #60,335 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

45%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Malbec Gran Reserva (2008)

O Boticário

2.605 votes

Rank #65,579 Warm SpicyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Malbec Gran Reserva (2008) takes 3 of 4 categories.

Cereus No. 6
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Malbec Gran Reserva (2008)
Choose it for a warm spicy and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.

Cereus No. 61/4

Malbec Gran Reserva (2008)3/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Malbec Gran Reserva (2008)
Sillage & projection: Malbec Gran Reserva (2008)
Value for money: Malbec Gran Reserva (2008)
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Cereus No. 6

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Cereus No. 6Cereus

Malbec Gran Reserva (2008)O Boticário

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 33%Had 17%Want 50%

2.60/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 17%Had 17%Want 67%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

33%Love

33%Like

33%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

40%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

60%Hate

5 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage38

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity87

〰 Sillage83

♥ Love / hate40

Category winners

LongevityMalbec Gran Reserva (2008)

SillageMalbec Gran Reserva (2008)

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value63

¤ Price value67

Category winnerMalbec Gran Reserva (2008)Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

aromatic92%

soft spicy84%

woody77%

floral69%

fresh61%

warm spicy100%

citrus92%

woody84%

aromatic77%

amber69%

fruity61%

Scent match45%Some overlap · both citrus, aromatic and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

FennelBergamotLemon

Heart2-4 hrs

CardamomQuinceLicoriceLady Slipper Orchid

Base5-7 hrs

Haitian VetiverAmberCedar

Top

MandarinBergamotCassisPalestinian Sweet LimeViolet LeafLemonCardamomPepper

Heart

Virginia CedarFruitsLicoriceRed WinePatchouli

Base

MuskMossAmberBenzoinCacao

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Lemon, Cardamom and Licorice. Durations are only published for Cereus No. 6, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall33

Winter33

Day100

Night32

Spring33

Summer33

Fall67

Winter100

Day33

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men33

Unisex33

Women33

Casual 38%Work 37%Date 16%Party 9%

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#60,335

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#65,579

PerfumerNapoleão Bastos

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerCereus No. 6Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Cereus No. 6 opens with a sharp burst of lemon and bitter bergamot before crisp green fennel cuts through the citrus fog. The first three minutes carry a noticeable alcohol lift. Soon after, cool crushed cardamom and dry quince flesh appear, supported by a gentle ribbon of dark licorice and soft lady slipper orchid. I…

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Malbec Gran Reserva 2008 by O Boticário delivers a rich, boozy wood profile built around wine barrel aged alcohol. The opening hits with a sharp splash of bergamot, zesty lemon, and crushed cardamom before revealing a dark heart of spiced red wine, licorice, and Virginia cedar. As it warms on the skin, earthy patchoul…

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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, Cereus No. 6 or Malbec Gran Reserva (2008)?

Malbec Gran Reserva (2008) takes 3 of 4 categories. Cereus No. 6 is rated 4.00/5 from 3 votes; Malbec Gran Reserva (2008) is rated 2.60/5 from 5 votes. Choose Cereus No. 6 for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Malbec Gran Reserva (2008) for a warm spicy and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Cereus No. 6 or Malbec Gran Reserva (2008)?

Malbec Gran Reserva (2008) lasts longest (Malbec Gran Reserva (2008) 87/100, Cereus No. 6 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Cereus No. 6 or Malbec Gran Reserva (2008)?

Malbec Gran Reserva (2008) projects furthest (Malbec Gran Reserva (2008) 83/100, Cereus No. 6 38/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Cereus No. 6 and Malbec Gran Reserva (2008) smell similar?

Some overlap: a 45% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, aromatic and woody accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Lemon, Cardamom and Licorice.

Is Cereus No. 6 or Malbec Gran Reserva (2008) better for summer or winter?

Cereus No. 6 suits daytime wear; Malbec Gran Reserva (2008) suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Cereus No. 6 and Malbec Gran Reserva (2008)?

Cereus No. 6 has top notes of Fennel, Bergamot and Lemon, heart notes of Cardamom, Quince, Licorice and Lady Slipper Orchid, a base of Haitian Vetiver, Amber and Cedar. Malbec Gran Reserva (2008) has top notes of Mandarin, Bergamot, Cassis and Palestinian Sweet Lime, heart notes of Virginia Cedar, Fruits, Licorice and Red Wine, a base of Musk, Moss, Amber and Benzoin.