Fragrance comparison

Chapter 2 vs Malbec Noir

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 1,011 ratings analysed

Chapter 2

Aíam

4.001 votes

Rank #59,880 CitrusFresh

Full profile Similar & dupes

28%scent match

Clearly different

4 wins

Malbec Noir

O Boticário

4.301,010 votes

Rank #25,816 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Malbec Noir takes 4 of 4 categories.

Chapter 2
Choose it for a citrus and fresh character. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Malbec Noir
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter.

Chapter 20/4

Malbec Noir4/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Chapter 2Aíam

Malbec NoirO Boticário

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 60%Had 0%Want 40%

4.30/ 5 · 1,010 votes

Have 69%Had 31%Want 0%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

0%Love

100%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

55%Love

30%Like

5%Ok

7%Dislike

3%Hate

1,010 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity78

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate82

Category winners

LongevityMalbec Noir

SillageMalbec Noir

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value25

¤ Price value57

Category winnerMalbec NoirBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

fresh88%

sweet77%

fresh spicy65%

musky53%

amber42%

woody100%

aromatic92%

citrus84%

wine77%

fruity69%

amber61%

Scent match28%Clearly different · both citrus and amber

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

GrapefruitLemon

Heart

PineappleHibiscusOrangeNeroli

Base

CitrusAmberMusk

Top

Water NotesPink PepperApplePineappleBergamotOrangeSicilian LemonMandarin Orange

Heart

Pinot Noir grapesRed WineLavenderPepperCorianderNeroli

Base

Tonka BeanAmberSandalwoodGinCashmeranPatchouliVetiverMusk

InformationalShared notesLemon, Pineapple, Orange and Neroli. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall0

Winter0

Day100

Night–

Spring57

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Men96

Unisex3

Women1

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#59,880

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#25,816

PerfumerDominique Ropion, Napoleão Bastos

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerMalbec NoirHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Chapter 2 opens with a bright hit of grapefruit and lemon, then softens into a juicy citrus-floral heart with pineapple, orange and neroli. The dry-down stays clean and lightly musky, with a touch of amber sweetness. It reads as an easy unisex fresh scent for warm weather and daytime wear. Based on the limited perform…

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O Boticário Malbec Noir combines a crisp, fruit-forward opening with a rich, dark base built around red wine and woods. It kicks off with a splash of aquatic freshness, tart green apple, juicy pineapple, and bright citrus that immediately grabs your attention. As the initial freshness settles, a distinct note of chill…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Chapter 2 or Malbec Noir?

Malbec Noir takes 4 of 4 categories. Chapter 2 is rated 4.00/5 from 1 votes; Malbec Noir is rated 4.30/5 from 1,010 votes. Choose Chapter 2 for a citrus and fresh character. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Malbec Noir for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Chapter 2 or Malbec Noir?

Malbec Noir lasts longest (Malbec Noir 78/100, Chapter 2 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Chapter 2 or Malbec Noir?

Malbec Noir projects furthest (Malbec Noir 68/100, Chapter 2 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Chapter 2 and Malbec Noir smell similar?

Clearly different: a 28% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus and amber accords. Common notes include Lemon, Pineapple, Orange and Neroli.

Is Chapter 2 or Malbec Noir better for summer or winter?

Chapter 2 suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Chapter 2 and Malbec Noir?

Chapter 2 has top notes of Grapefruit and Lemon, heart notes of Pineapple, Hibiscus, Orange and Neroli, a base of Citrus, Amber and Musk. Malbec Noir has top notes of Water Notes, Pink Pepper, Apple and Pineapple, heart notes of Pinot Noir grapes, Red Wine, Lavender and Pepper, a base of Tonka Bean, Amber, Sandalwood and Gin.