Fragrance comparison

Flambee vs Malbec Noir

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

Updated 6 Nov 2026 1,011 ratings analysed

Flambee

Dilís Parfum

4.001 votes

Rank #62,434 PatchouliWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

31%scent match

Clearly different

2 wins

Malbec Noir

O Boticário

4.301,010 votes

Rank #24,874 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Malbec Noir takes 2 of 3 categories.

Flambee
Choose it for a patchouli and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection.
Malbec Noir
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Flambee1/3

Malbec Noir2/3

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Malbec Noir
Sillage & projection: Flambee
Value for money: Not scored
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

FlambeeDilís Parfum

Malbec NoirO Boticário

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 44%Had 0%Want 56%

4.30/ 5 · 1,010 votes

Have 69%Had 31%Want 0%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

0%Love

100%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · 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

⏱ Longevity40

〰 Sillage100

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity78

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate82

Category winners

LongevityMalbec Noir

SillageFlambee

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value57

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

patchouli100%

woody88%

warm spicy77%

earthy65%

balsamic53%

citrus42%

woody100%

aromatic92%

citrus84%

wine77%

fruity69%

amber61%

Scent match31%Clearly different · both woody and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

PatchouliLabdanumBergamotOrangeMandarin OrangeTonka BeanSandalwood

No top / heart / base split published

Top

Water NotesPink PepperApplePineappleBergamotOrangeSicilian LemonMandarin Orange

Heart

Pinot Noir grapesRed WineLavenderPepperCorianderNeroli

Base

Tonka BeanAmberSandalwoodGinCashmeranPatchouliVetiverMusk

InformationalShared notesPatchouli, Bergamot, Orange and Mandarin Orange. Durations are only published for Flambee, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

No season votes yet

Spring57

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Men96

Unisex3

Women1

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#62,434

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#24,874

PerfumerDominique Ropion, Napoleão Bastos

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerMalbec NoirHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Flambee by Dilís Parfum delivers a lively clash between bright citrus fruits and deep earthy resins. The scent opens with a sharp burst of fresh orange, tangy mandarin orange, and crisp bergamot, giving it an energetic and sunny start. Soon after, the zesty brightness deepens as patchouli and sticky balsamic labdanum …

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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, Flambee or Malbec Noir?

Malbec Noir takes 2 of 3 categories. Flambee is rated 4.00/5 from 1 votes; Malbec Noir is rated 4.30/5 from 1,010 votes. Choose Flambee for a patchouli and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection. Choose Malbec Noir for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Flambee or Malbec Noir?

Malbec Noir lasts longest (Malbec Noir 78/100, Flambee 40/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Flambee or Malbec Noir?

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

Do Flambee and Malbec Noir smell similar?

Clearly different: a 31% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and citrus accords. Common notes include Patchouli, Bergamot, Orange and Mandarin Orange.

What are the notes in Flambee and Malbec Noir?

Flambee features Patchouli, Labdanum, Bergamot, Orange and Mandarin Orange. 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.