Fragrance comparison

Clix vs Malbec Noir

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 1,054 ratings analysed

Clix

AXE

3.0144 votes

Rank #33,142 CitrusFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

44%scent match

Some overlap

5 wins

Malbec Noir

O Boticário

4.301,010 votes

Rank #25,820 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Malbec Noir takes 5 of 7 categories.

Clix
Choose it for a citrus and fruity character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Malbec Noir
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.

Clix2/7

Malbec Noir5/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

ClixAXE

Malbec NoirO Boticário

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.01/ 5 · 44 votes

Have 24%Had 60%Want 16%

4.30/ 5 · 1,010 votes

Have 69%Had 31%Want 0%

Category winnerMalbec NoirRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

25%Love

34%Like

9%Ok

25%Dislike

6%Hate

32 votes

55%Love

30%Like

5%Ok

7%Dislike

3%Hate

1,010 votes

Category winnerMalbec NoirMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity51

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate58

⏱ Longevity78

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate82

Category winners

LongevityMalbec Noir

SillageMalbec Noir

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value96

¤ Price value57

Category winnerClixBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

fruity91%

fresh spicy83%

sweet74%

aromatic65%

fresh56%

woody100%

aromatic92%

citrus84%

wine77%

fruity69%

amber61%

Scent match44%Some overlap · both citrus, fruity and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Mandarin OrangePineappleSea NotesBergamotOrangeGingerAppleCranberry

Heart

PepperRhubarb

Base

SandalwoodAmberMoss

Top

Water NotesPink PepperApplePineappleBergamotOrangeSicilian LemonMandarin Orange

Heart

Pinot Noir grapesRed WineLavenderPepperCorianderNeroli

Base

Tonka BeanAmberSandalwoodGinCashmeranPatchouliVetiverMusk

InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Pineapple, Bergamot and Orange. 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

Summer56

Fall44

Winter67

Day100

Night50

Spring57

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerClixMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men67

Unisex33

Women0

Men96

Unisex3

Women1

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#33,142

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

Overall rank#25,820

PerfumerDominique Ropion, Napoleão Bastos

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerMalbec NoirHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Clix by AXE is a woody aromatic scent released in 2006. It opens with a bright blast of mandarin orange, pineapple, and crisp sea notes before settling into a heart of pepper and rhubarb. The dry-down leans on a sturdy foundation of sandalwood and amber, making it a casual, daily option for warmer days.

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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, Clix or Malbec Noir?

Malbec Noir takes 5 of 7 categories. Clix is rated 3.01/5 from 44 votes; Malbec Noir is rated 4.30/5 from 1,010 votes. Choose Clix for a citrus and fruity character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Malbec Noir for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Clix or Malbec Noir?

Malbec Noir lasts longest (Malbec Noir 78/100, Clix 51/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Clix or Malbec Noir?

Malbec Noir projects furthest (Malbec Noir 68/100, Clix 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Clix and Malbec Noir smell similar?

Some overlap: a 44% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, fruity and aromatic accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Pineapple, Bergamot and Orange.

Is Clix or Malbec Noir better for summer or winter?

For summer, Clix is the stronger pick. For winter, Malbec Noir is the stronger pick. Clix suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Clix and Malbec Noir?

Clix has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Pineapple, Sea Notes and Bergamot, heart notes of Pepper and Rhubarb, a base of Sandalwood, Amber and Moss. 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.