Fragrance comparison

Leonard Homme vs Malbec

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 2,053 ratings analysed

5 wins

Leonard Homme

Leonard

3.8842 votes

Rank #18,131 Fresh SpicyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

49%scent match

Some overlap

Malbec

O Boticário

3.432,011 votes

Rank #28,039 WoodyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Leonard Homme takes 5 of 7 categories.

Leonard Homme
Choose it for a fresh spicy and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Malbec
Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.

Leonard Homme5/7

Malbec2/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Leonard HommeLeonard

MalbecO Boticário

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.88/ 5 · 42 votes

Have 46%Had 16%Want 37%

3.43/ 5 · 2,011 votes

Have 40%Had 60%Want 0%

Category winnerLeonard HommeRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

19%Love

64%Like

2%Ok

14%Dislike

0%Hate

42 votes

21%Love

40%Like

10%Ok

19%Dislike

10%Hate

2,011 votes

Category winnerLeonard HommeMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate72

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate61

Category winners

LongevityMalbec

SillageMalbec

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value57

Category winnerLeonard HommeBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

amber92%

woody84%

warm spicy77%

balsamic69%

aromatic61%

woody100%

warm spicy92%

amber84%

citrus77%

earthy69%

mossy61%

Scent match49%Some overlap · both woody, amber and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

PepperNutmegBergamot

Heart2-4 hrs

Clary SageViolet LeafCedar

Base4-6 hrs

IncenseCashmere WoodBenzoin

Top

Virginia CedarIncensePepperLimeMandarin OrangeCassisBergamotViolet Leaf

Heart

CedarPatchouliSandalwood

Base

OakmossAmberBenzoinMusk

InformationalShared notesPepper, Bergamot, Violet Leaf and Cedar. Durations are only published for Leonard Homme, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer40

Fall80

Winter40

Day100

Night57

Spring37

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerLeonard HommeMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men67

Unisex25

Women8

Work 38%Casual 31%Date 21%Party 10%

Men96

Unisex3

Women2

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#18,131

PerfumerFirmenich

Launched—

Reviews5

Overall rank#28,039

PerfumerNapoleão Bastos

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerLeonard HommeHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Leonard Homme delivers a dry, peppery wood profile built for crisp mornings. The black pepper and nutmeg hit immediately. They crackle against a brief splash of bright bergamot during the first five minutes. Give the alcohol a moment to evaporate. Once the initial sharpness calms, cool violet leaf and cedar wood step …

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O Boticário Malbec is a grounded woody spicy fragrance that balances dry cedarwood with zesty citrus and dark warmth. It opens with a lively burst of lime, bergamot, and crushed black pepper before settling into a sturdy heart of Virginia cedar, earthy patchouli, and smooth sandalwood. Inspired by traditional wine agi…

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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, Leonard Homme or Malbec?

Leonard Homme takes 5 of 7 categories. Leonard Homme is rated 3.88/5 from 42 votes; Malbec is rated 3.43/5 from 2,011 votes. Choose Leonard Homme for a fresh spicy and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Malbec for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Leonard Homme or Malbec?

Malbec lasts longest (Malbec 71/100, Leonard Homme 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Leonard Homme or Malbec?

Malbec projects furthest (Malbec 66/100, Leonard Homme 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Leonard Homme and Malbec smell similar?

Some overlap: a 49% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, amber and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Pepper, Bergamot, Violet Leaf and Cedar.

Is Leonard Homme or Malbec better for summer or winter?

For summer, Leonard Homme is the stronger pick. For winter, Malbec is the stronger pick. Leonard Homme suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Leonard Homme and Malbec?

Leonard Homme has top notes of Pepper, Nutmeg and Bergamot, heart notes of Clary Sage, Violet Leaf and Cedar, a base of Incense, Cashmere Wood and Benzoin. Malbec has top notes of Virginia Cedar, Incense, Pepper and Lime, heart notes of Cedar, Patchouli and Sandalwood, a base of Oakmoss, Amber, Benzoin and Musk.