Fragrance comparison

Final Touch for man vs Malbec Noir

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

Updated 12 Oct 2026 1,020 ratings analysed

3 wins

Final Touch for man

Paolo Gigli

3.7010 votes

Rank #58,132 FruityCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

48%scent match

Some overlap

Malbec Noir

O Boticário

4.301,010 votes

Rank #23,044 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Final Touch for man takes 3 of 5 categories.

Final Touch for man
Choose it for a fruity and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Malbec Noir
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Final Touch for man3/5

Malbec Noir2/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Final Touch for manPaolo Gigli

Malbec NoirO Boticário

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.70/ 5 · 10 votes

Have 40%Had 10%Want 50%

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

50%Love

10%Like

0%Ok

40%Dislike

0%Hate

10 votes · too few to score

55%Love

30%Like

5%Ok

7%Dislike

3%Hate

1,010 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity97

〰 Sillage78

♥ Love / hate68

⏱ Longevity78

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate82

Category winners

LongevityFinal Touch for man

SillageFinal Touch for man

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value83

¤ Price value57

Category winnerFinal Touch for manBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

citrus92%

sweet84%

woody77%

floral69%

aromatic61%

woody100%

aromatic92%

citrus84%

wine77%

fruity69%

amber61%

Scent match48%Some overlap · both woody, citrus and fruity

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

GrapefruitCyclamenMandarin Orange

Heart2-4 hrs

PineappleBlack CurrantLavender

Base6-9+ hrs

EbonyWhite MuskAmber

Top

Water NotesPink PepperApplePineappleBergamotOrangeSicilian LemonMandarin Orange

Heart

Pinot Noir grapesRed WineLavenderPepperCorianderNeroli

Base

Tonka BeanAmberSandalwoodGinCashmeranPatchouliVetiverMusk

InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Pineapple, Lavender and Amber. Durations are only published for Final Touch for man, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night60

Spring57

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men17

Unisex83

Women0

Casual 31%Work 29%Date 24%Party 17%

Men96

Unisex3

Women1

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#58,132

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#23,044

PerfumerDominique Ropion, Napoleão Bastos

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerMalbec NoirHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Spray this on and the citrus hits right away. You get a sharp flash of tart grapefruit and sweet mandarin orange, backed by a quick wash of cyclamen. (Wait three minutes before taking a deep breath.) The initial alcohol bite evaporates fast, leaving behind ripe pineapple and dark black currant over clean lavender. Dee…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Final Touch for man or Malbec Noir?

Final Touch for man takes 3 of 5 categories. Final Touch for man is rated 3.70/5 from 10 votes; Malbec Noir is rated 4.30/5 from 1,010 votes. Choose Final Touch for man for a fruity and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Malbec Noir for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Final Touch for man or Malbec Noir?

Final Touch for man lasts longest (Final Touch for man 97/100, Malbec Noir 78/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Final Touch for man or Malbec Noir?

Final Touch for man projects furthest (Final Touch for man 78/100, Malbec Noir 68/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Final Touch for man and Malbec Noir smell similar?

Some overlap: a 48% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, citrus and fruity accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Pineapple, Lavender and Amber.

Is Final Touch for man or Malbec Noir better for summer or winter?

Final Touch for man suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Final Touch for man and Malbec Noir?

Final Touch for man has top notes of Grapefruit, Cyclamen and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Pineapple, Black Currant and Lavender, a base of Ebony, White Musk and Amber. 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.