Fragrance comparison

Greenley vs Malbec Play

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

Updated 22 Oct 2026 5,974 ratings analysed

5 wins

Greenley

Parfums de Marly

4.205,895 votes

Rank #2,383 WoodyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

35%scent match

Some overlap

Malbec Play

O Boticário

3.5279 votes

Rank #37,172 Fresh SpicyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Greenley takes 5 of 7 categories.

Greenley
Choose it for a woody and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Malbec Play
Choose it for a fresh spicy and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in spring.

Greenley5/7

Malbec Play2/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

GreenleyParfums de Marly

Malbec PlayO Boticário

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.20/ 5 · 5,895 votes

Have 84%Had 16%Want 0%

3.52/ 5 · 79 votes

Have 45%Had 43%Want 12%

Category winnerGreenleyRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

52%Love

26%Like

13%Ok

6%Dislike

2%Hate

5,895 votes

18%Love

42%Like

22%Ok

13%Dislike

6%Hate

79 votes

Category winnerGreenleyMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate80

⏱ Longevity55

〰 Sillage47

♥ Love / hate63

Category winners

LongevityGreenley

SillageGreenley

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value29

¤ Price value61

Category winnerMalbec PlayBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

citrus92%

fruity84%

powdery77%

green69%

musky61%

fresh spicy100%

warm spicy92%

wine84%

citrus77%

woody69%

amber61%

Scent match35%Some overlap · both woody and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

Green AppleCalabrian bergamotMandarin Orange

Heart2-4 hrs

PetitgrainCedarCashmeranPomaroseViolet

Base6-8+ hrs

OakmossMuskAmberwoodPatchouli

Top

Black PepperViolet LeafCardamomLimeBergamotGreen AppleMandarin Orange

Heart

Red WinePatchouliCedarLavender

Base

OakmossAmberBenzoinMusk

InformationalShared notesGreen Apple, Calabrian bergamot, Mandarin Orange and Cedar. Durations are only published for Greenley, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter7

Day100

Night29

Spring100

Summer78

Fall81

Winter58

Day–

Night–

Category winnerMalbec PlayMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men77

Unisex21

Women1

Casual 40%Work 33%Date 16%Party 11%

Men95

Unisex5

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#2,383

PerfumerNathalie Templer

Launched—

Reviews210

Overall rank#37,172

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerGreenleyHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Parfums de Marly Greenley delivers an assertive burst of crisp green apple right off the nozzle. It is tart. Within seconds, sunny Calabrian bergamot and juicy mandarin orange cut through the initial alcohol lift with vibrant energy. You get an invigorating blast like slicing into a cold Granny Smith apple on a warm p…

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Malbec Play by O Boticário takes the signature oak-aged red wine DNA of the Malbec line and gives it an energetic, youthful twist. The first spray hits you with zesty lime, crisp green apple, and cracked black pepper, cutting through the air with clean freshness. Within twenty minutes, the bright fruit gives way to a …

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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, Greenley or Malbec Play?

Greenley takes 5 of 7 categories. Greenley is rated 4.20/5 from 5,895 votes; Malbec Play is rated 3.52/5 from 79 votes. Choose Greenley for a woody and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Malbec Play for a fresh spicy and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Greenley or Malbec Play?

Greenley lasts longest (Greenley 69/100, Malbec Play 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Greenley or Malbec Play?

Greenley projects furthest (Greenley 54/100, Malbec Play 47/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Greenley and Malbec Play smell similar?

Some overlap: a 35% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and citrus accords. Common notes include Green Apple, Calabrian bergamot, Mandarin Orange and Cedar.

Is Greenley or Malbec Play better for summer or winter?

For summer, Malbec Play is the stronger pick. For winter, Malbec Play is the stronger pick. Greenley suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Greenley and Malbec Play?

Greenley has top notes of Green Apple, Calabrian bergamot and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Petitgrain, Cedar, Cashmeran and Pomarose, a base of Oakmoss, Musk, Amberwood and Patchouli. Malbec Play has top notes of Black Pepper, Violet Leaf, Cardamom and Lime, heart notes of Red Wine, Patchouli, Cedar and Lavender, a base of Oakmoss, Amber, Benzoin and Musk.