Le Male Terrible Shaker vs Malbec Noir
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
38%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Malbec Noir takes 4 of 7 categories.
Le Male Terrible ShakerChoose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Malbec NoirChoose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.
Le Male Terrible Shaker2/7
Malbec Noir4/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Malbec Noir
- Community sentiment
- Malbec Noir
- Longevity
- Malbec Noir
- Sillage & projection
- Tie
- Value for money
- Le Male Terrible Shaker
- Versatility
- Le Male Terrible Shaker
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Malbec Noir
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Le Male Terrible ShakerJean Paul GaultierMalbec NoirO BoticárioWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.96/ 5 · 26 votes
Have 34%Had 17%Want 49%
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 hate35%Love
42%Like
8%Ok
15%Dislike
0%Hate
26 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
Category winners
LongevityMalbec Noir
SillageTie
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerLe Male Terrible ShakerBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothcitrus100%
aromatic90%
lavender80%
fresh spicy70%
soft spicy60%
amber50%
woody100%
aromatic92%
citrus84%
wine77%
fruity69%
amber61%
Scent match38%Some overlap · both citrus, aromatic and amber
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
GrapefruitPink Pepper
Heart
LavenderVetiver
Base
AmberVanille
Top
Water NotesPink PepperApplePineappleBergamotOrangeSicilian LemonMandarin Orange
Heart
Pinot Noir grapesRed WineLavenderPepperCorianderNeroli
Base
Tonka BeanAmberSandalwoodGinCashmeranPatchouliVetiverMusk
InformationalShared notesPink Pepper, Lavender, Vetiver and Amber. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring90
Summer60
Fall100
Winter70
Day100
Night71
Spring57
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Category winnerLe Male Terrible ShakerMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#38,738
PerfumerAurélien Guichard
Launched—
Reviews1
Overall rank#23,134
PerfumerDominique Ropion, Napoleão Bastos
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerMalbec NoirHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotJean Paul Gaultier Le Male Terrible Shaker hits the skin with a bracing splash of sharp grapefruit and hot pink pepper. It moves away from the thick minty syrup of the original Le Male, opting instead for a cleaner, woodier profile. As the scent settles, a clean lavender note merges with the dry earthiness of vetiver,…
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.
Guided comparison
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Common questions
Straight answers from the data above.
Which is better, Le Male Terrible Shaker or Malbec Noir?
Malbec Noir takes 4 of 7 categories. Le Male Terrible Shaker is rated 3.96/5 from 26 votes; Malbec Noir is rated 4.30/5 from 1,010 votes. Choose Le Male Terrible Shaker for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in fall, 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, Le Male Terrible Shaker or Malbec Noir?
Malbec Noir lasts longest (Malbec Noir 78/100, Le Male Terrible Shaker 72/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Le Male Terrible Shaker or Malbec Noir?
Projection is very close: Le Male Terrible Shaker 68/100, Malbec Noir 68/100 for sillage.
Do Le Male Terrible Shaker and Malbec Noir smell similar?
Some overlap: a 38% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, aromatic and amber accords. Common notes include Pink Pepper, Lavender, Vetiver and Amber.
Is Le Male Terrible Shaker or Malbec Noir better for summer or winter?
For summer, Le Male Terrible Shaker is the stronger pick. For winter, Malbec Noir is the stronger pick. Le Male Terrible Shaker suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Le Male Terrible Shaker and Malbec Noir?
Le Male Terrible Shaker has top notes of Grapefruit and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Lavender and Vetiver, a base of Amber and Vanille. 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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