Fragrance comparison

Chanson Noire vs Malbec Sport

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

Updated 20 Oct 2026 398 ratings analysed

4 wins

Chanson Noire

Sylhouette Parfums

3.4314 votes

Rank #22,798 SmokyLeather

Full profile Similar & dupes

50%scent match

Some overlap

Malbec Sport

O Boticário

2.74384 votes

Rank #41,592 LeatherAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Chanson Noire takes 4 of 5 categories.

Chanson Noire
Choose it for a smoky and leather character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.
Malbec Sport
Choose it for a leather and aromatic character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in winter.

Chanson Noire4/5

Malbec Sport1/5

Ratings & consensus: Chanson Noire
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Chanson Noire
Sillage & projection: Malbec Sport
Value for money: Chanson Noire
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Chanson Noire

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Chanson NoireSylhouette Parfums

Malbec SportO Boticário

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.43/ 5 · 14 votes

Have 5%Had 2%Want 92%

2.74/ 5 · 384 votes

Have 43%Had 57%Want 0%

Category winnerChanson NoireRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

36%Love

14%Like

21%Ok

14%Dislike

14%Hate

14 votes · too few to score

12%Love

24%Like

6%Ok

40%Dislike

17%Hate

384 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate61

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate43

Category winners

LongevityChanson Noire

SillageMalbec Sport

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value58

¤ Price value48

Category winnerChanson NoireBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

smoky100%

leather86%

aromatic72%

woody58%

animalic44%

earthy30%

leather100%

aromatic92%

woody84%

fresh spicy77%

warm spicy69%

animalic61%

Scent match50%Some overlap · both leather, aromatic and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

SmokeLeatherAbsintheVetiverNarcissusLavenderSageGeranium

No top / heart / base split published

Top

NutmegCardamomJuniperBergamotLimeMandarin Orange

Heart

LavenderGeraniumSageHead Space Waterfall

Base

LeatherPatchouliMuskSandalwoodVetiverAmberMossCedar

InformationalShared notesLeather, Vetiver, Lavender and Sage. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter67

Day67

Night100

Spring36

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men33

Unisex67

Women0

Men98

Unisex2

Women1

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#22,798

PerfumerSy Truong

Launched—

Reviews7

Overall rank#41,592

PerfumerFrancisco Marano

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerChanson NoireHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Chanson Noire opens with a sharp, intoxicating rush of absinthe paired with dark, rustic leather. This woody aromatic creation by Sy Truong moves into a complex heart of sage and vetiver, settling into a smoky, damp, earthy profile. It is a bold, mood-heavy scent designed for those who enjoy challenging, dark, and unc…

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Malbec Sport by O Boticário takes the heavy, woody DNA of the classic Malbec line and injects it with a burst of crisp outdoor freshness. Right out of the nozzle, you get an energetic flash of tart lime, bright bergamot perfume freshness, and cool crushed juniper berries spiced with nutmeg and cardamom. As the initial…

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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, Chanson Noire or Malbec Sport?

Chanson Noire takes 4 of 5 categories. Chanson Noire is rated 3.43/5 from 14 votes; Malbec Sport is rated 2.74/5 from 384 votes. Choose Chanson Noire for a smoky and leather character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Malbec Sport for a leather and aromatic character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Chanson Noire or Malbec Sport?

Chanson Noire lasts longest (Chanson Noire 80/100, Malbec Sport 76/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Chanson Noire or Malbec Sport?

Malbec Sport projects furthest (Malbec Sport 70/100, Chanson Noire 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Chanson Noire and Malbec Sport smell similar?

Some overlap: a 50% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share leather, aromatic and woody accords. Common notes include Leather, Vetiver, Lavender and Sage.

Is Chanson Noire or Malbec Sport better for summer or winter?

Chanson Noire suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Chanson Noire and Malbec Sport?

Chanson Noire features Smoke, Leather, Absinthe, Vetiver and Narcissus. Malbec Sport has top notes of Nutmeg, Cardamom, Juniper and Bergamot, heart notes of Lavender, Geranium, Sage and Head Space Waterfall, a base of Leather, Patchouli, Musk and Sandalwood.