Libre vs Malbec Play
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
36%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.
LibreChoose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Malbec PlayChoose it for a fresh spicy and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in spring.
Libre2/4
Malbec Play2/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Malbec Play
- Sillage & projection
- Libre
- Value for money
- Malbec Play
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Libre
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
LibreArman Manoukian ParfumsMalbec PlayO BoticárioWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.80/ 5 · 5 votes
Have 42%Had 0%Want 58%
3.52/ 5 · 79 votes
Have 45%Had 43%Want 12%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate60%Love
20%Like
0%Ok
20%Dislike
0%Hate
5 votes · too few to score
18%Love
42%Like
22%Ok
13%Dislike
6%Hate
79 votes
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityMalbec Play
SillageLibre
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerMalbec PlayBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothcitrus100%
woody83%
aromatic65%
fresh48%
amber30%
fresh spicy100%
warm spicy92%
wine84%
citrus77%
woody69%
amber61%
Scent match36%Some overlap · both citrus, woody and amber
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
LemonGreen Apple
Heart
Woody NotesLime
Base
AmberWhite MuskOzonic notes
Top
Black PepperViolet LeafCardamomLimeBergamotGreen AppleMandarin Orange
Heart
Red WinePatchouliCedarLavender
Base
OakmossAmberBenzoinMusk
InformationalShared notesGreen Apple, Lime 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 seasonSpring50
Summer100
Fall75
Winter25
Day100
Night50
Spring100
Summer78
Fall81
Winter58
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#40,343
PerfumerArman Manoukian
Launched—
Reviews1
Overall rank#40,798
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerLibreHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotLibre opens with juicy lime, lemon and a semi-sweet green apple that gives it a bright, sparkling feel straight away. As it settles, the citrus stays fresh but picks up soft woods, musk and a light amber warmth. It reads as an easy unisex citrus for spring and summer, especially if you like clean, energising fragrance…
Reviews →Malbec Play by O Boticário takes the signature oak-aged red wine DNA of the Malbec line and gives it an energetic, youthful twist. The first spray hits you with zesty lime, crisp green apple, and cracked black pepper, cutting through the air with clean freshness. Within twenty minutes, the bright fruit gives way to a …
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, Libre or Malbec Play?
No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Libre is rated 4.80/5 from 5 votes; Malbec Play is rated 3.52/5 from 79 votes. Choose Libre for a citrus and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Malbec Play for a fresh spicy and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in spring.
Which lasts longer, Libre or Malbec Play?
They last about the same: Malbec Play 55/100, Libre 53/100 for longevity in community votes.
Which projects more, Libre or Malbec Play?
Libre projects furthest (Libre 75/100, Malbec Play 47/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Libre and Malbec Play smell similar?
Some overlap: a 36% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, woody and amber accords. Common notes include Green Apple, Lime and Amber.
Is Libre or Malbec Play better for summer or winter?
Libre suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Libre and Malbec Play?
Libre has top notes of Lemon and Green Apple, heart notes of Woody Notes and Lime, a base of Amber, White Musk and Ozonic notes. Malbec Play has top notes of Black Pepper, Violet Leaf, Cardamom and Lime, heart notes of Red Wine, Patchouli, Cedar and Lavender, a base of Oakmoss, Amber, Benzoin and Musk.
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