Fragrance comparison

Lemon & Neroli vs Malbec Noir

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

Updated 12 Oct 2026 1,045 ratings analysed

Lemon & Neroli

Bronnley

4.0635 votes

Rank #19,644 CitrusWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

38%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Malbec Noir

O Boticário

4.301,010 votes

Rank #23,044 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Malbec Noir takes 4 of 7 categories.

Lemon & Neroli
Choose it for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Malbec Noir
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.

Lemon & Neroli3/7

Malbec Noir4/7

Ratings & consensus: Malbec Noir
Community sentiment: Malbec Noir
Longevity: Malbec Noir
Sillage & projection: Malbec Noir
Value for money: Lemon & Neroli
Versatility: Lemon & Neroli
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Lemon & Neroli

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Lemon & NeroliBronnley

Malbec NoirO Boticário

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.06/ 5 · 35 votes

Have 35%Had 16%Want 48%

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 hate

34%Love

51%Like

0%Ok

14%Dislike

0%Hate

35 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

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage43

♥ Love / hate76

⏱ Longevity78

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate82

Category winners

LongevityMalbec Noir

SillageMalbec Noir

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value67

¤ Price value57

Category winnerLemon & NeroliBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

white floral83%

aromatic65%

fresh48%

woody30%

woody100%

aromatic92%

citrus84%

wine77%

fruity69%

amber61%

Scent match38%Some overlap · both citrus, aromatic and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Sicilian LemonMandarin Orange

Heart

NeroliLemon Blossom

Base

Precious Woods

Top

Water NotesPink PepperApplePineappleBergamotOrangeSicilian LemonMandarin Orange

Heart

Pinot Noir grapesRed WineLavenderPepperCorianderNeroli

Base

Tonka BeanAmberSandalwoodGinCashmeranPatchouliVetiverMusk

InformationalShared notesSicilian Lemon, Mandarin Orange and Neroli. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring60

Summer100

Fall13

Winter0

Day100

Night15

Spring57

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerLemon & NeroliMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex50

Women50

Men96

Unisex3

Women1

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#19,644

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews10

Overall rank#23,044

PerfumerDominique Ropion, Napoleão Bastos

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerLemon & NeroliHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

This cologne puts a clean spin on bright citrus notes. Sicilian lemon and mandarin orange provide an initial splash of fruitiness before the formula settles into a dry down dominated by clean neroli. It suits those seeking a light, soapy scent for warm mornings.

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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, Lemon & Neroli or Malbec Noir?

Malbec Noir takes 4 of 7 categories. Lemon & Neroli is rated 4.06/5 from 35 votes; Malbec Noir is rated 4.30/5 from 1,010 votes. Choose Lemon & Neroli for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, 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, Lemon & Neroli or Malbec Noir?

Malbec Noir lasts longest (Malbec Noir 78/100, Lemon & Neroli 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Lemon & Neroli or Malbec Noir?

Malbec Noir projects furthest (Malbec Noir 68/100, Lemon & Neroli 43/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Lemon & Neroli and Malbec Noir smell similar?

Some overlap: a 38% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, aromatic and woody accords. Common notes include Sicilian Lemon, Mandarin Orange and Neroli.

Is Lemon & Neroli or Malbec Noir better for summer or winter?

For summer, Lemon & Neroli is the stronger pick. For winter, Malbec Noir is the stronger pick. Lemon & Neroli suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Lemon & Neroli and Malbec Noir?

Lemon & Neroli has top notes of Sicilian Lemon and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Neroli and Lemon Blossom, a base of Precious Woods. 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.