Fragrance comparison

Fleur de Foudre vs Malbec Noir

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

Updated 20 Oct 2026 1,112 ratings analysed

Fleur de Foudre

Pierre Guillaume Paris

3.54102 votes

Rank #36,445 FloralFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

29%scent match

Clearly different

6 wins

Malbec Noir

O Boticário

4.301,010 votes

Rank #23,494 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Malbec Noir takes 6 of 7 categories.

Fleur de Foudre
Choose it for a floral and fresh spicy character. Wins on versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Malbec Noir
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.

Fleur de Foudre1/7

Malbec Noir6/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Fleur de FoudrePierre Guillaume Paris

Malbec NoirO Boticário

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.54/ 5 · 102 votes

Have 36%Had 17%Want 47%

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

18%Love

44%Like

14%Ok

24%Dislike

1%Hate

102 votes

55%Love

30%Like

5%Ok

7%Dislike

3%Hate

1,010 votes

Category winnerMalbec NoirMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity58

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate63

⏱ Longevity78

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate82

Category winners

LongevityMalbec Noir

SillageMalbec Noir

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value35

¤ Price value57

Category winnerMalbec NoirBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

fresh spicy92%

woody84%

musky77%

aromatic69%

green61%

woody100%

aromatic92%

citrus84%

wine77%

fruity69%

amber61%

Scent match29%Clearly different · both woody and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

ChampacaVetiverBlack TeaPepperMuskCashmeran

No top / heart / base split published

Top

Water NotesPink PepperApplePineappleBergamotOrangeSicilian LemonMandarin Orange

Heart

Pinot Noir grapesRed WineLavenderPepperCorianderNeroli

Base

Tonka BeanAmberSandalwoodGinCashmeranPatchouliVetiverMusk

InformationalShared notesVetiver, Pepper, Musk and Cashmeran. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer77

Fall31

Winter4

Day100

Night33

Spring57

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerFleur de FoudreMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex50

Women50

Men96

Unisex3

Women1

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#36,445

PerfumerPierre Guillaume

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#23,494

PerfumerDominique Ropion, Napoleão Bastos

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerMalbec NoirHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Pierre Guillaume Paris crafted Fleur de Foudre as a quiet, atmospheric study in contrasts. The scent captures the humid tension of storm-laced air on Réunion Island, pairing clean vetiver with a unique champaca blossom. It offers a wet, woody, and slightly fruity aura designed for those who appreciate understated nich…

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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, Fleur de Foudre or Malbec Noir?

Malbec Noir takes 6 of 7 categories. Fleur de Foudre is rated 3.54/5 from 102 votes; Malbec Noir is rated 4.30/5 from 1,010 votes. Choose Fleur de Foudre for a floral and fresh spicy character. Wins on versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Malbec Noir for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Fleur de Foudre or Malbec Noir?

Malbec Noir lasts longest (Malbec Noir 78/100, Fleur de Foudre 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Fleur de Foudre or Malbec Noir?

Malbec Noir projects furthest (Malbec Noir 68/100, Fleur de Foudre 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Fleur de Foudre and Malbec Noir smell similar?

Clearly different: a 29% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and aromatic accords. Common notes include Vetiver, Pepper, Musk and Cashmeran.

Is Fleur de Foudre or Malbec Noir better for summer or winter?

For summer, Fleur de Foudre is the stronger pick. For winter, Malbec Noir is the stronger pick. Fleur de Foudre suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Fleur de Foudre and Malbec Noir?

Fleur de Foudre features Champaca, Vetiver, Black Tea, Pepper and Musk. 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.