Fragrance comparison

Dimitri Redvolution vs Malbec Play

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 114 ratings analysed

5 wins

Dimitri Redvolution

O Boticário

4.3135 votes

Rank #28,648 AmberCitrus

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61%scent match

Closely related

Malbec Play

O Boticário

3.5279 votes

Rank #40,890 Fresh SpicyWarm Spicy

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Dimitri Redvolution takes 5 of 7 categories.

Dimitri Redvolution
Choose it for a amber and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear.
Malbec Play
Choose it for a fresh spicy and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in spring.

Dimitri Redvolution5/7

Malbec Play2/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Dimitri RedvolutionO Boticário

Malbec PlayO Boticário

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.31/ 5 · 35 votes

Have 18%Had 62%Want 20%

3.52/ 5 · 79 votes

Have 45%Had 43%Want 12%

Category winnerDimitri RedvolutionRating 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

18%Love

42%Like

22%Ok

13%Dislike

6%Hate

79 votes

Category winnerDimitri RedvolutionMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity58

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate83

⏱ Longevity55

〰 Sillage47

♥ Love / hate63

Category winners

LongevityDimitri Redvolution

SillageDimitri Redvolution

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value61

Category winnerMalbec PlayBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

citrus86%

fresh spicy72%

balsamic58%

sweet44%

woody30%

fresh spicy100%

warm spicy92%

wine84%

citrus77%

woody69%

amber61%

Scent match61%Closely related · both fresh spicy, citrus and amber

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

Black PepperViolet LeafCardamomLimeBergamotGreen AppleMandarin Orange

Heart

Red WinePatchouliCedarLavender

Base

OakmossAmberBenzoinMusk

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Mandarin Orange, Black Pepper and Lavender. 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

Spring100

Summer78

Fall81

Winter58

Day–

Night–

Category winnerMalbec PlayMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men89

Unisex11

Women0

Men95

Unisex5

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#28,648

PerfumerSonia Constant

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#40,890

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerDimitri RedvolutionHigher 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 Play by O Boticário takes the signature oak-aged red wine DNA of the Malbec line and gives it an energetic, youthful twist. The first spray hits you with zesty lime, crisp green apple, and cracked black pepper, cutting through the air with clean freshness. Within twenty minutes, the bright fruit gives way to a …

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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 Play?

Dimitri Redvolution takes 5 of 7 categories. Dimitri Redvolution is rated 4.31/5 from 35 votes; Malbec Play is rated 3.52/5 from 79 votes. Choose Dimitri Redvolution for a amber and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Malbec Play for a fresh spicy and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Dimitri Redvolution or Malbec Play?

Dimitri Redvolution lasts longest (Dimitri Redvolution 58/100, Malbec Play 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Dimitri Redvolution or Malbec Play?

Dimitri Redvolution projects furthest (Dimitri Redvolution 63/100, Malbec Play 47/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Dimitri Redvolution and Malbec Play smell similar?

Closely related: a 61% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, citrus and amber accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Mandarin Orange, Black Pepper and Lavender.

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

For summer, Malbec Play 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 Play?

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 Play has top notes of Black Pepper, Violet Leaf, Cardamom and Lime, heart notes of Red Wine, Patchouli, Cedar and Lavender, a base of Oakmoss, Amber, Benzoin and Musk.