Fragrance comparison

Duo Malbec Nebbiolo vs Vétiver Infini (2021)

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

Updated 9 Oct 2026 112 ratings analysed

4 wins

Duo Malbec Nebbiolo

O Boticário

3.9167 votes

Rank #29,942 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

58%scent match

Closely related

Vétiver Infini (2021)

Caron

3.5845 votes

Rank #21,799 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Duo Malbec Nebbiolo takes 4 of 7 categories.

Duo Malbec Nebbiolo
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.
Vétiver Infini (2021)
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Duo Malbec Nebbiolo4/7

Vétiver Infini (2021)3/7

Ratings & consensus: Duo Malbec Nebbiolo
Community sentiment: Duo Malbec Nebbiolo
Longevity: Duo Malbec Nebbiolo
Sillage & projection: Duo Malbec Nebbiolo
Value for money: Vétiver Infini (2021)
Versatility: Vétiver Infini (2021)
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Vétiver Infini (2021)

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Duo Malbec NebbioloO Boticário

Vétiver Infini (2021)Caron

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.91/ 5 · 67 votes

Have 36%Had 47%Want 16%

3.58/ 5 · 45 votes

Have 24%Had 16%Want 59%

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

18%Love

40%Like

24%Ok

18%Dislike

0%Hate

45 votes

Category winnerDuo Malbec NebbioloMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate73

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage47

♥ Love / hate64

Category winners

LongevityDuo Malbec Nebbiolo

SillageDuo Malbec Nebbiolo

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value29

¤ Price value34

Category winnerVétiver Infini (2021)Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic92%

fruity84%

citrus77%

earthy69%

green61%

aromatic100%

woody92%

citrus84%

earthy77%

powdery69%

iris61%

Scent match58%Closely related · both woody, aromatic 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

Top15-30 mins

BergamotGrapefruitPink PepperLime

Heart2-4 hrs

IrisHaitian VetiverCarrotViolet LeafGeraniumClary Sage

Base6-8+ hrs

VetiverCedarSmoke

InformationalShared notesViolet Leaf, Bergamot, Lime and Iris. Durations are only published for Vétiver Infini (2021), so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring78

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer71

Fall52

Winter24

Day100

Night29

Category winnerVétiver Infini (2021)Most year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men50

Unisex50

Women0

Work 40%Casual 36%Date 17%Party 7%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#29,942

PerfumerNapoleão Bastos

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#21,799

PerfumerJean Jacques

Launched—

Reviews5

Category winnerVétiver Infini (2021)Higher 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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Caron Vétiver Infini offers a crisp, botanical interpretation of earthy woods that immediately grabs your attention. It opens with an invigorating, sharp spray of tart lime, pink pepper, and bitter grapefruit, cutting cleanly through warm morning air. Once the brisk citrus settles, an intriguing core of vegetal carrot…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Duo Malbec Nebbiolo or Vétiver Infini (2021)?

Duo Malbec Nebbiolo takes 4 of 7 categories. Duo Malbec Nebbiolo is rated 3.91/5 from 67 votes; Vétiver Infini (2021) is rated 3.58/5 from 45 votes. Choose Duo Malbec Nebbiolo for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter. Choose Vétiver Infini (2021) for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Duo Malbec Nebbiolo or Vétiver Infini (2021)?

Duo Malbec Nebbiolo lasts longest (Duo Malbec Nebbiolo 69/100, Vétiver Infini (2021) 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Duo Malbec Nebbiolo or Vétiver Infini (2021)?

Duo Malbec Nebbiolo projects furthest (Duo Malbec Nebbiolo 60/100, Vétiver Infini (2021) 47/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Duo Malbec Nebbiolo and Vétiver Infini (2021) smell similar?

Closely related: a 58% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and citrus accords. Common notes include Violet Leaf, Bergamot, Lime and Iris.

Is Duo Malbec Nebbiolo or Vétiver Infini (2021) better for summer or winter?

For summer, Vétiver Infini (2021) is the stronger pick. For winter, Duo Malbec Nebbiolo is the stronger pick. Vétiver Infini (2021) suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Duo Malbec Nebbiolo and Vétiver Infini (2021)?

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. Vétiver Infini (2021) has top notes of Bergamot, Grapefruit, Pink Pepper and Lime, heart notes of Iris, Haitian Vetiver, Carrot and Violet Leaf, a base of Vetiver, Cedar and Smoke.