Fragrance comparison

Legend Round 3 EDP vs Malbec Noir

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

Updated 26 Oct 2026 1,011 ratings analysed

3 wins

Legend Round 3 EDP

Muhammad Ali

4.001 votes

Rank #54,238 LavenderAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

35%scent match

Some overlap

Malbec Noir

O Boticário

4.301,010 votes

Rank #24,052 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Legend Round 3 EDP takes 3 of 4 categories.

Legend Round 3 EDP
Choose it for a lavender and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Malbec Noir
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Legend Round 3 EDP3/4

Malbec Noir1/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Legend Round 3 EDP
Sillage & projection: Legend Round 3 EDP
Value for money: Legend Round 3 EDP
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

Legend Round 3 EDPMuhammad Ali

Malbec NoirO Boticário

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 31%Had 19%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 hate

0%Love

100%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · 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

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity78

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate82

Category winners

LongevityLegend Round 3 EDP

SillageLegend Round 3 EDP

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value57

Category winnerLegend Round 3 EDPBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

lavender100%

aromatic92%

vanilla84%

citrus77%

fresh spicy69%

soft spicy61%

woody100%

aromatic92%

citrus84%

wine77%

fruity69%

amber61%

Scent match35%Some overlap · both aromatic and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

LavenderVanillaBergamotPink PepperRoseMandarin OrangeCorianderPatchouliTonka BeanCedarVetiver

No top / heart / base split published

Top

Water NotesPink PepperApplePineappleBergamotOrangeSicilian LemonMandarin Orange

Heart

Pinot Noir grapesRed WineLavenderPepperCorianderNeroli

Base

Tonka BeanAmberSandalwoodGinCashmeranPatchouliVetiverMusk

InformationalShared notesLavender, Bergamot, Pink Pepper and Mandarin Orange. Durations are only published for Legend Round 3 EDP, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter0

Day100

Night64

Spring57

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men67

Unisex0

Women33

Casual 38%Work 31%Date 17%Party 14%

Men96

Unisex3

Women1

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#54,238

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#24,052

PerfumerDominique Ropion, Napoleão Bastos

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerMalbec NoirHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Muhammad Ali Legend Round 3 EDP hits the skin with an energetic, barber-fresh snap. A brisk surge of tart bergamot and crushed pink pepper opens the spray, immediately followed by clean, soapy French lavender. Give it five minutes. Once the sharp alcohol burn evaporates, warm vanilla and tonka bean rise from the base …

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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, Legend Round 3 EDP or Malbec Noir?

Legend Round 3 EDP takes 3 of 4 categories. Legend Round 3 EDP is rated 4.00/5 from 1 votes; Malbec Noir is rated 4.30/5 from 1,010 votes. Choose Legend Round 3 EDP for a lavender and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Malbec Noir for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Legend Round 3 EDP or Malbec Noir?

They last about the same: Legend Round 3 EDP 80/100, Malbec Noir 78/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Legend Round 3 EDP or Malbec Noir?

Legend Round 3 EDP projects furthest (Legend Round 3 EDP 75/100, Malbec Noir 68/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Legend Round 3 EDP and Malbec Noir smell similar?

Some overlap: a 35% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic and citrus accords. Common notes include Lavender, Bergamot, Pink Pepper and Mandarin Orange.

Is Legend Round 3 EDP or Malbec Noir better for summer or winter?

Legend Round 3 EDP suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Legend Round 3 EDP and Malbec Noir?

Legend Round 3 EDP features Lavender, Vanilla, Bergamot, Pink Pepper and Rose. 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.