Fragrance comparison

Hot! Fragrances Grey vs Malbec Noir

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 1,013 ratings analysed

Hot! Fragrances Grey

Ulric de Varens

3.673 votes

Rank #63,603 FruityAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

37%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Malbec Noir

O Boticário

4.301,010 votes

Rank #23,458 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Malbec Noir takes 3 of 3 categories.

Hot! Fragrances Grey
Choose it for a fruity and aromatic character. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Malbec Noir
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Hot! Fragrances Grey0/3

Malbec Noir3/3

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Malbec Noir
Sillage & projection: Malbec Noir
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

Hot! Fragrances GreyUlric de Varens

Malbec NoirO Boticário

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.67/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 36%Had 9%Want 55%

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

33%Love

33%Like

0%Ok

33%Dislike

0%Hate

3 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

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate67

⏱ Longevity78

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate82

Category winners

LongevityMalbec Noir

SillageMalbec Noir

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

fruity100%

aromatic92%

sweet84%

lavender77%

fresh spicy69%

amber61%

woody100%

aromatic92%

citrus84%

wine77%

fruity69%

amber61%

Scent match37%Some overlap · both aromatic, fruity and amber

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

LavenderPineappleWormwood

Heart2-4 hrs

AppleFreesiaCorianderGeranium

Base5-7 hrs

White MuskAmberTonka BeanLabdanumMoss

Top

Water NotesPink PepperApplePineappleBergamotOrangeSicilian LemonMandarin Orange

Heart

Pinot Noir grapesRed WineLavenderPepperCorianderNeroli

Base

Tonka BeanAmberSandalwoodGinCashmeranPatchouliVetiverMusk

InformationalShared notesLavender, Pineapple, Apple and Coriander. Durations are only published for Hot! Fragrances Grey, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night41

Spring57

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Casual 41%Work 33%Party 14%Date 12%

Men96

Unisex3

Women1

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#63,603

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#23,458

PerfumerDominique Ropion, Napoleão Bastos

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerMalbec NoirHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Hot! Fragrances Grey by Ulric de Varens lands on the skin with an unapologetic kick. Three sprays deliver instant energy. The first blast brings sharp alcohol, but that solvent bite evaporates within two minutes. Then, tangy pineapple and bitter wormwood surge forward alongside clean French lavender. The scent feels b…

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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, Hot! Fragrances Grey or Malbec Noir?

Malbec Noir takes 3 of 3 categories. Hot! Fragrances Grey is rated 3.67/5 from 3 votes; Malbec Noir is rated 4.30/5 from 1,010 votes. Choose Hot! Fragrances Grey for a fruity and aromatic character. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Malbec Noir for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Hot! Fragrances Grey or Malbec Noir?

Malbec Noir lasts longest (Malbec Noir 78/100, Hot! Fragrances Grey 73/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Hot! Fragrances Grey or Malbec Noir?

Malbec Noir projects furthest (Malbec Noir 68/100, Hot! Fragrances Grey 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Hot! Fragrances Grey and Malbec Noir smell similar?

Some overlap: a 37% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, fruity and amber accords. Common notes include Lavender, Pineapple, Apple and Coriander.

Is Hot! Fragrances Grey or Malbec Noir better for summer or winter?

Hot! Fragrances Grey suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Hot! Fragrances Grey and Malbec Noir?

Hot! Fragrances Grey has top notes of Lavender, Pineapple and Wormwood, heart notes of Apple, Freesia, Coriander and Geranium, a base of White Musk, Amber, Tonka Bean and Labdanum. 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.