Fragrance comparison

I Want vs Uva Merlot

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 181 ratings analysed

4 wins

I Want

Mark Buxton

3.8168 votes

Rank #25,223 FruityFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

36%scent match

Some overlap

Uva Merlot

O Boticário

4.20113 votes

Rank #28,168 WoodyWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

I Want takes 4 of 7 categories.

I Want
Choose it for a fruity and floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Uva Merlot
Choose it for a woody and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in winter.

I Want4/7

Uva Merlot3/7

Ratings & consensus: Uva Merlot
Community sentiment: Uva Merlot
Longevity: I Want
Sillage & projection: I Want
Value for money: Uva Merlot
Versatility: I Want
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: I Want

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

I WantMark Buxton

Uva MerlotO Boticário

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.81/ 5 · 68 votes

Have 36%Had 13%Want 50%

4.20/ 5 · 113 votes

Have 68%Had 5%Want 28%

Category winnerUva MerlotRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

28%Love

47%Like

7%Ok

13%Dislike

4%Hate

68 votes

57%Love

23%Like

7%Ok

11%Dislike

3%Hate

113 votes

Category winnerUva MerlotMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity74

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate70

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate80

Category winners

LongevityI Want

SillageI Want

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value44

¤ Price value59

Category winnerUva MerlotBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

floral88%

rose77%

woody65%

citrus53%

patchouli42%

woody100%

white floral92%

fruity84%

tuberose77%

sweet69%

amber61%

Scent match36%Some overlap · both fruity and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top30 to 45 minutes

Black CurrantWild Berries

Heart3 to 5 hours

RoseMagnoliaIrisJasmineTuberoseNeroli Essence

Base6 to 8 hours

PatchouliAgarwood (Oud)Vetiver

Top

Wild BerriesGrapesRed AppleTangerine

Heart

TuberoseJasmineOrange BlossomYlang-YlangIrisLongoza

Base

PatchouliSandalwoodCedarAmbretoneVetiverCashmere WoodAmbrocenide

InformationalShared notesWild Berries, Iris, Jasmine and Tuberose. Durations are only published for I Want, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer69

Fall92

Winter35

Day100

Night79

Spring50

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerI WantMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men3

Unisex37

Women60

Men1

Unisex30

Women69

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#25,223

PerfumerMark Buxton

Launched—

Reviews4

Overall rank#28,168

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerI WantHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

I Want by Mark Buxton is a bold chypre floral fragrance that unites tart fruitiness with a dense bouquet of flowers and deep woody undertones. The scent begins with a vivid burst of black currant and wild berries, delivering a juicy, sharp introduction that commands immediate attention. As the initial brightness settl…

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O Boticário Uva Merlot opens with a bold burst of dark Concord grapes, tart wild berries, and crisp red apple before settling into a warm floral heart. Creamy tuberose and jasmine petals smooth out the sweet fruitiness, keeping the profile rich rather than sugary. As the fragrance warms on skin, a sturdy base of cedar…

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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, I Want or Uva Merlot?

I Want takes 4 of 7 categories. I Want is rated 3.81/5 from 68 votes; Uva Merlot is rated 4.20/5 from 113 votes. Choose I Want for a fruity and floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Uva Merlot for a woody and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, I Want or Uva Merlot?

I Want lasts longest (I Want 74/100, Uva Merlot 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, I Want or Uva Merlot?

I Want projects furthest (I Want 64/100, Uva Merlot 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Do I Want and Uva Merlot smell similar?

Some overlap: a 36% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity and woody accords. Common notes include Wild Berries, Iris, Jasmine and Tuberose.

Is I Want or Uva Merlot better for summer or winter?

For summer, I Want is the stronger pick. For winter, Uva Merlot is the stronger pick. I Want suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in I Want and Uva Merlot?

I Want has top notes of Black Currant and Wild Berries, heart notes of Rose, Magnolia, Iris and Jasmine, a base of Patchouli, Agarwood (Oud) and Vetiver. Uva Merlot has top notes of Wild Berries, Grapes, Red Apple and Tangerine, heart notes of Tuberose, Jasmine, Orange Blossom and Ylang-Ylang, a base of Patchouli, Sandalwood, Cedar and Ambretone.