Fragrance comparison

Dimitri Redvolution vs Malbec Absoluto

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 359 ratings analysed

Dimitri Redvolution

O Boticário

4.3135 votes

Rank #28,648 AmberCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

41%scent match

Some overlap

5 wins

Malbec Absoluto

O Boticário

4.20324 votes

Rank #26,531 WoodyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Malbec Absoluto takes 5 of 7 categories.

Dimitri Redvolution
Choose it for a amber and citrus character. Wins on community sentiment and versatility. Best in winter, evening wear.
Malbec Absoluto
Choose it for a woody and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.

Dimitri Redvolution2/7

Malbec Absoluto5/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Dimitri RedvolutionO Boticário

Malbec AbsolutoO Boticário

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.31/ 5 · 35 votes

Have 18%Had 62%Want 20%

4.20/ 5 · 324 votes

Have 63%Had 37%Want 0%

Category winnerMalbec AbsolutoRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

49%Love

40%Like

6%Ok

6%Dislike

0%Hate

35 votes

50%Love

32%Like

8%Ok

7%Dislike

2%Hate

324 votes

Category winnerDimitri RedvolutionMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity58

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate83

⏱ Longevity81

〰 Sillage73

♥ Love / hate80

Category winners

LongevityMalbec Absoluto

SillageMalbec Absoluto

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value56

Category winnerMalbec AbsolutoBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

citrus86%

fresh spicy72%

balsamic58%

sweet44%

woody30%

woody100%

amber92%

leather84%

warm spicy77%

fruity69%

fresh spicy61%

Scent match41%Some overlap · both amber, fresh spicy and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

BergamotMandarin OrangeBlack Pepper

Heart

LavenderCedarCardamom

Base

OpoponaxAmberMuskPatchouli

Top

CedarBlack PepperOlibanumCardamomCassisViolet LeavesBergamotLemon

Heart

LiquorDried FruitsVirginia CedarIndonesian Patchouli Leaf

Base

LeatherAmberoak mossBenzoinMusk

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Black Pepper, Cedar and Cardamom. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring87

Summer40

Fall67

Winter100

Day47

Night100

Spring23

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerDimitri RedvolutionMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men89

Unisex11

Women0

Men98

Unisex1

Women1

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#28,648

PerfumerSonia Constant

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#26,531

PerfumerNapoleão Bastos

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerMalbec AbsolutoHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Dimitri Redvolution by O Boticário delivers a welcoming blend of zesty citrus, lively spice, and comforting warmth. It opens with an energetic burst of mandarin orange and bergamot, sharpened by a distinct kick of freshly cracked black pepper. As the bright opening settles, clean French lavender and aromatic cardamom …

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Malbec Absoluto by O Boticário is a deep, woody leather cologne built around boozy dark fruits, cracked black pepper, and aged cedar planks. The scent opens with a sharp burst of citrus, crushed violet leaves, and spicy cardamom before settling into a warm core of rich dried fruits soaked in dark liquor. As it dries d…

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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, Dimitri Redvolution or Malbec Absoluto?

Malbec Absoluto takes 5 of 7 categories. Dimitri Redvolution is rated 4.31/5 from 35 votes; Malbec Absoluto is rated 4.20/5 from 324 votes. Choose Dimitri Redvolution for a amber and citrus character. Wins on community sentiment and versatility. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Malbec Absoluto for a woody and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Dimitri Redvolution or Malbec Absoluto?

Malbec Absoluto lasts longest (Malbec Absoluto 81/100, Dimitri Redvolution 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Dimitri Redvolution or Malbec Absoluto?

Malbec Absoluto projects furthest (Malbec Absoluto 73/100, Dimitri Redvolution 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Dimitri Redvolution and Malbec Absoluto smell similar?

Some overlap: a 41% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, fresh spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Black Pepper, Cedar and Cardamom.

Is Dimitri Redvolution or Malbec Absoluto better for summer or winter?

For summer, Dimitri Redvolution is the stronger pick. For winter, Dimitri Redvolution is the stronger pick. Dimitri Redvolution suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Dimitri Redvolution and Malbec Absoluto?

Dimitri Redvolution has top notes of Bergamot, Mandarin Orange and Black Pepper, heart notes of Lavender, Cedar and Cardamom, a base of Opoponax, Amber, Musk and Patchouli. Malbec Absoluto has top notes of Cedar, Black Pepper, Olibanum and Cardamom, heart notes of Liquor, Dried Fruits, Virginia Cedar and Indonesian Patchouli Leaf, a base of Leather, Amber, oak moss and Benzoin.