Fragrance comparison

Duo Malbec Nebbiolo vs Exalted

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 92 ratings analysed

Duo Malbec Nebbiolo

O Boticário

3.9167 votes

Rank #34,263 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

35%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Exalted

Boadicea the Victorious

3.8425 votes

Rank #29,900 White FloralCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Exalted takes 4 of 7 categories.

Duo Malbec Nebbiolo
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in winter.
Exalted
Choose it for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Duo Malbec Nebbiolo3/7

Exalted4/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Duo Malbec NebbioloO Boticário

ExaltedBoadicea the Victorious

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.91/ 5 · 67 votes

Have 36%Had 47%Want 16%

3.84/ 5 · 25 votes

Have 19%Had 6%Want 75%

Category winnerDuo Malbec NebbioloRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

24%Love

60%Like

1%Ok

13%Dislike

1%Hate

67 votes

40%Love

32%Like

12%Ok

4%Dislike

12%Hate

25 votes

Category winnerDuo Malbec NebbioloMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate73

⏱ Longevity86

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate71

Category winners

LongevityExalted

SillageExalted

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value29

¤ Price value16

Category winnerDuo Malbec NebbioloBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic92%

fruity84%

citrus77%

earthy69%

green61%

white floral100%

citrus92%

woody84%

powdery77%

tuberose69%

sweet61%

Scent match35%Some overlap · both woody and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Fruity NotesLemonViolet LeafBergamotSpicesLime

Heart

OakCassisChocolateRoseIrisGeranium

Base

CedarMossPatchouliAmberVetiverMusk

Top

OrangeGreen AccordLemonMandarin OrangeTomato LeafBergamot

Heart

TuberoseOrange BlossomIrisClovesVioletRoseLitchiGeranium

Base

HoneyCedarMossVanillaSandalwoodAmberMusk

InformationalShared notesLemon, Bergamot, Rose and Iris. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring78

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring71

Summer43

Fall100

Winter57

Day100

Night71

Category winnerExaltedMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men13

Unisex63

Women25

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#34,263

PerfumerNapoleão Bastos

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#29,900

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

Category winnerExaltedHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Duo Malbec Nebbiolo by O Boticário opens with a bright burst of tart lemon, lime, and crushed green violet leaf before settling into a rich heart of oak wood, dark cassis berries, and bittersweet chocolate. As the scent dries down, cedar, earthy moss, and warm amber create a sturdy, full-bodied base that smells like a…

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Exalted opens with a sharp burst of bitter orange, tart bergamot, and snap-crisp green tomato leaf. As the initial citrus sting quietens down on skin, a thick heart of tuberose and orange blossom takes over the room. Soft violet and powdery iris cushion the heavy white florals, adding a cool, slightly chalky texture. …

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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, Duo Malbec Nebbiolo or Exalted?

Exalted takes 4 of 7 categories. Duo Malbec Nebbiolo is rated 3.91/5 from 67 votes; Exalted is rated 3.84/5 from 25 votes. Choose Duo Malbec Nebbiolo for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in winter. Choose Exalted for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Duo Malbec Nebbiolo or Exalted?

Exalted lasts longest (Exalted 86/100, Duo Malbec Nebbiolo 69/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Duo Malbec Nebbiolo or Exalted?

Exalted projects furthest (Exalted 75/100, Duo Malbec Nebbiolo 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Duo Malbec Nebbiolo and Exalted smell similar?

Some overlap: a 35% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and citrus accords. Common notes include Lemon, Bergamot, Rose and Iris.

Is Duo Malbec Nebbiolo or Exalted better for summer or winter?

For summer, Exalted is the stronger pick. For winter, Duo Malbec Nebbiolo is the stronger pick. Exalted suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Duo Malbec Nebbiolo and Exalted?

Duo Malbec Nebbiolo has top notes of Fruity Notes, Lemon, Violet Leaf and Bergamot, heart notes of Oak, Cassis, Chocolate and Rose, a base of Cedar, Moss, Patchouli and Amber. Exalted has top notes of Orange, Green Accord, Lemon and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Tuberose, Orange Blossom, Iris and Cloves, a base of Honey, Cedar, Moss and Vanilla.