Fragrance comparison

Emir Fascination vs Malbec Noir

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

Updated 8 Nov 2026 1,072 ratings analysed

Emir Fascination

PARIS CORNER

4.1362 votes

Rank #15,271 WoodyPatchouli

Full profile Similar & dupes

22%scent match

Clearly different

Malbec Noir

O Boticário

4.301,010 votes

Rank #25,237 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 7 categories split 3–3.

Emir Fascination
Choose it for a woody and patchouli character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
Malbec Noir
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.

Emir Fascination3/7

Malbec Noir3/7

Ratings & consensus: Malbec Noir
Community sentiment: Tie
Longevity: Malbec Noir
Sillage & projection: Malbec Noir
Value for money: Emir Fascination
Versatility: Emir Fascination
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Emir Fascination

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Emir FascinationPARIS CORNER

Malbec NoirO Boticário

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.13/ 5 · 62 votes

Have 50%Had 7%Want 43%

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

44%Love

39%Like

10%Ok

3%Dislike

5%Hate

62 votes

55%Love

30%Like

5%Ok

7%Dislike

3%Hate

1,010 votes

Category winnerTieMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity74

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate78

⏱ Longevity78

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate82

Category winners

LongevityMalbec Noir

SillageMalbec Noir

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value82

¤ Price value57

Category winnerEmir FascinationBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

patchouli92%

rose84%

warm spicy77%

powdery69%

musky61%

woody100%

aromatic92%

citrus84%

wine77%

fruity69%

amber61%

Scent match22%Clearly different · both woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15 to 30 minutes

Mandarin OrangeGrapefruitBergamot

Heart2 to 3 hours

Damask RoseBlackcurrant

Base5 to 8 hours

PatchouliSandalwoodMuskLabdanumVanilla

Top

Water NotesPink PepperApplePineappleBergamotOrangeSicilian LemonMandarin Orange

Heart

Pinot Noir grapesRed WineLavenderPepperCorianderNeroli

Base

Tonka BeanAmberSandalwoodGinCashmeranPatchouliVetiverMusk

InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Bergamot, Patchouli and Sandalwood. Durations are only published for Emir Fascination, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring65

Summer19

Fall100

Winter86

Day91

Night100

Spring57

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerEmir FascinationMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men38

Unisex45

Women17

Men96

Unisex3

Women1

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#15,271

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews9

Overall rank#25,237

PerfumerDominique Ropion, Napoleão Bastos

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerEmir FascinationHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Emir Fascination by PARIS CORNER is a woody chypre perfume built on bright citrus, floral notes, and deep earthiness. It opens with a punchy blend of mandarin orange, tart grapefruit, and crisp bergamot. The heart quickly reveals damask rose sweetened by dark blackcurrant, creating a jammy, floral center. As it settle…

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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, Emir Fascination or Malbec Noir?

No clear winner: the 7 categories split 3–3. Emir Fascination is rated 4.13/5 from 62 votes; Malbec Noir is rated 4.30/5 from 1,010 votes. Choose Emir Fascination for a woody and patchouli character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Malbec Noir for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Emir Fascination or Malbec Noir?

Malbec Noir lasts longest (Malbec Noir 78/100, Emir Fascination 74/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Emir Fascination or Malbec Noir?

Malbec Noir projects furthest (Malbec Noir 68/100, Emir Fascination 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Emir Fascination and Malbec Noir smell similar?

Clearly different: a 22% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Bergamot, Patchouli and Sandalwood.

Is Emir Fascination or Malbec Noir better for summer or winter?

For summer, Emir Fascination is the stronger pick. For winter, Malbec Noir is the stronger pick. Emir Fascination suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Emir Fascination and Malbec Noir?

Emir Fascination has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Grapefruit and Bergamot, heart notes of Damask Rose and Blackcurrant, a base of Patchouli, Sandalwood, Musk and Labdanum. 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.