Fragrance comparison

First Love vs Malbec Duo Nebbiolo

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 6 ratings analysed

1 wins

First Love

Brogi

4.504 votes

Rank #37,472 WoodyPowdery

Full profile Similar & dupes

33%scent match

Clearly different

Malbec Duo Nebbiolo

O Boticário

3.002 votes

Rank #72,428 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

First Love takes 1 of 1 categories.

First Love
Choose it for a woody and powdery character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Malbec Duo Nebbiolo
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Best in spring.

First Love1/1

Malbec Duo Nebbiolo0/1

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Not scored
Sillage & projection: Not scored
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: First Love

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

First LoveBrogi

Malbec Duo NebbioloO Boticário

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.50/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 31%Had 6%Want 63%

3.00/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 17%Had 33%Want 50%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

75%Love

0%Like

25%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

50%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

50%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate88

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hate50

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value67

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

powdery92%

amber84%

iris77%

floral69%

aromatic61%

woody100%

aromatic92%

fruity84%

warm spicy77%

earthy69%

citrus61%

Scent match33%Clearly different · both woody and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Bergamot

Heart

IrisCyclamenSaffronCypress

Base

AmberSandalwoodVetiverMuskMoss

Top

BergamotPalestinian Sweet LimeLemonViolet LeafFigPlumCarambolaPink Pepper

Heart

RoseIrisGeraniumRed WineChocolateCassisOak

Base

CedarVetiverPatchouliAmberMossMusk

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Iris, Amber and Vetiver. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring33

Summer100

Fall0

Winter67

Day100

Night67

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter0

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex67

Women33

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#37,472

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Overall rank#72,428

PerfumerNapoleão Bastos

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerFirst LoveHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

First Love by Brogi delivers a crisp woody profile with a clean aromatic twist. The composition centers on a bright spark of bergamot that quickly gives way to dry cypress and powdery iris. It wears light and airy, making it a reliable casual choice for warm spring days and humid summer afternoons.

Reviews →

Malbec Duo Nebbiolo by O Boticário is a warm, woody-fruity fragrance built around the deep aroma of wine barrels. It opens with an immediate burst of tart plum, sweet lime, and crisp bergamot before settling into its signature core of dark red wine, shaved chocolate, and sturdy oak. Earthy patchouli and dry cedar anch…

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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, First Love or Malbec Duo Nebbiolo?

First Love takes 1 of 1 categories. First Love is rated 4.50/5 from 4 votes; Malbec Duo Nebbiolo is rated 3.00/5 from 2 votes. Choose First Love for a woody and powdery character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Malbec Duo Nebbiolo for a woody and aromatic character. Best in spring.

Do First Love and Malbec Duo Nebbiolo smell similar?

Clearly different: a 33% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and aromatic accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Iris, Amber and Vetiver.

Is First Love or Malbec Duo Nebbiolo better for summer or winter?

First Love suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in First Love and Malbec Duo Nebbiolo?

First Love has top notes of Bergamot, heart notes of Iris, Cyclamen, Saffron and Cypress, a base of Amber, Sandalwood, Vetiver and Musk. Malbec Duo Nebbiolo has top notes of Bergamot, Palestinian Sweet Lime, Lemon and Violet Leaf, heart notes of Rose, Iris, Geranium and Red Wine, a base of Cedar, Vetiver, Patchouli and Amber.