L'Apollon vs Malbec Noir
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
40%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.
L'ApollonChoose it for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Malbec NoirChoose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
L'Apollon2/4
Malbec Noir2/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- L'Apollon
- Sillage & projection
- Malbec Noir
- Value for money
- L'Apollon
- 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
L'ApollonLe Parfum CitoyenMalbec NoirO BoticárioWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.00/ 5 · 2 votes
Have 50%Had 0%Want 50%
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 hate50%Love
0%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
50%Hate
2 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
Category winners
LongevityL'Apollon
SillageMalbec Noir
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerL'ApollonBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwarm spicy100%
woody92%
citrus84%
fresh spicy77%
leather69%
aromatic61%
woody100%
aromatic92%
citrus84%
wine77%
fruity69%
amber61%
Scent match40%Some overlap · both woody, citrus and aromatic
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop30 to 45 minutes
BergamotGrapefruit
Heart2 to 3 hours
PimentoPepperPink PepperSaffron
Base5 to 8 hours
LeatherSandalwoodVetiverLabdanum
Top
Water NotesPink PepperApplePineappleBergamotOrangeSicilian LemonMandarin Orange
Heart
Pinot Noir grapesRed WineLavenderPepperCorianderNeroli
Base
Tonka BeanAmberSandalwoodGinCashmeranPatchouliVetiverMusk
InformationalShared notesBergamot, Pepper, Pink Pepper and Sandalwood. Durations are only published for L'Apollon, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer100
Fall0
Winter0
Day100
Night–
Spring57
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#68,093
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews1
Overall rank#25,012
PerfumerDominique Ropion, Napoleão Bastos
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerMalbec NoirHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotL'Apollon by Le Parfum Citoyen opens with a sharp burst of bergamot and bitter grapefruit. The citrus top quickly meets a vibrant, piquant heart packed with black pepper, pink pepper, pimento, and warm saffron. As the initial zest settles, the fragrance shifts into a dry, woody, and resinous base anchored by leather, …
Reviews →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…
Reviews →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, L'Apollon or Malbec Noir?
No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. L'Apollon is rated 3.00/5 from 2 votes; Malbec Noir is rated 4.30/5 from 1,010 votes. Choose L'Apollon for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Malbec Noir for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Which lasts longer, L'Apollon or Malbec Noir?
They last about the same: L'Apollon 80/100, Malbec Noir 78/100 for longevity in community votes.
Which projects more, L'Apollon or Malbec Noir?
Malbec Noir projects furthest (Malbec Noir 68/100, L'Apollon 50/100), based on community performance votes.
Do L'Apollon and Malbec Noir smell similar?
Some overlap: a 40% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, citrus and aromatic accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Pepper, Pink Pepper and Sandalwood.
Is L'Apollon or Malbec Noir better for summer or winter?
L'Apollon suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in L'Apollon and Malbec Noir?
L'Apollon has top notes of Bergamot and Grapefruit, heart notes of Pimento, Pepper, Pink Pepper and Saffron, a base of Leather, Sandalwood, Vetiver 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.
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