Fragrance comparison

Dahab vs Malbec Noir

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 1,032 ratings analysed

3 wins

Dahab

Areej

4.2322 votes

Rank #48,789 PatchouliMusky

Full profile Similar & dupes

38%scent match

Some overlap

Malbec Noir

O Boticário

4.301,010 votes

Rank #25,946 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Dahab takes 3 of 5 categories.

Dahab
Choose it for a patchouli and musky character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer.
Malbec Noir
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Dahab3/5

Malbec Noir2/5

Ratings & consensus: Malbec Noir
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Dahab
Sillage & projection: Dahab
Value for money: Dahab
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

DahabAreej

Malbec NoirO Boticário

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.23/ 5 · 22 votes

Have 53%Had 0%Want 47%

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

77%Love

5%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

18%Hate

22 votes · 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

⏱ Longevity100

〰 Sillage100

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ Longevity78

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate82

Category winners

LongevityDahab

SillageDahab

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value95

¤ Price value57

Category winnerDahabBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

patchouli100%

musky92%

woody84%

amber77%

warm spicy69%

aromatic61%

woody100%

aromatic92%

citrus84%

wine77%

fruity69%

amber61%

Scent match38%Some overlap · both woody, aromatic and amber

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

BergamotApple

Heart

CorianderCedarPassionfruit

Base

PatchouliMuskAmber

Top

Water NotesPink PepperApplePineappleBergamotOrangeSicilian LemonMandarin Orange

Heart

Pinot Noir grapesRed WineLavenderPepperCorianderNeroli

Base

Tonka BeanAmberSandalwoodGinCashmeranPatchouliVetiverMusk

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Apple, Coriander and Patchouli. 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

Summer100

Fall50

Winter0

Day–

Night–

Spring57

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Men96

Unisex3

Women1

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#48,789

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#25,946

PerfumerDominique Ropion, Napoleão Bastos

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerMalbec NoirHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Areej Dahab opens with a bright burst of crisp green apple and tart bergamot. The top notes fade quickly into a dense heart of cedarwood, crushed coriander seeds, and juicy passionfruit. As the fragrance settles, heavy patchouli and thick musk take over the base, anchored by warm amber. It wears loud and heavy. The pa…

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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, Dahab or Malbec Noir?

Dahab takes 3 of 5 categories. Dahab is rated 4.23/5 from 22 votes; Malbec Noir is rated 4.30/5 from 1,010 votes. Choose Dahab for a patchouli and musky character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer. Choose Malbec Noir for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Dahab or Malbec Noir?

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

Which projects more, Dahab or Malbec Noir?

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

Do Dahab and Malbec Noir smell similar?

Some overlap: a 38% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and amber accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Apple, Coriander and Patchouli.

What are the notes in Dahab and Malbec Noir?

Dahab has top notes of Bergamot and Apple, heart notes of Coriander, Cedar and Passionfruit, a base of Patchouli, Musk and Amber. 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.