Fragrance comparison

Limão Siciliano & Neroli vs Malbec Noir

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 1,058 ratings analysed

Limão Siciliano & Neroli

Maracujá Brasil

4.1948 votes

Rank #16,529 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

41%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Malbec Noir

O Boticário

4.301,010 votes

Rank #23,240 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Malbec Noir takes 4 of 7 categories.

Limão Siciliano & Neroli
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic 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.

Limão Siciliano & Neroli3/7

Malbec Noir4/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Limão Siciliano & NeroliMaracujá Brasil

Malbec NoirO Boticário

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.19/ 5 · 48 votes

Have 30%Had 4%Want 66%

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

46%Love

33%Like

15%Ok

6%Dislike

0%Hate

48 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

⏱ Longevity53

〰 Sillage47

♥ Love / hate80

⏱ Longevity78

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate82

Category winners

LongevityMalbec Noir

SillageMalbec Noir

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value71

¤ Price value57

Category winnerLimão Siciliano & NeroliBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

aromatic83%

green65%

white floral48%

fresh spicy30%

woody100%

aromatic92%

citrus84%

wine77%

fruity69%

amber61%

Scent match41%Some overlap · both citrus and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

Sicilian LemonLemon PeelBergamotGreen LeavesMandarin OrangeAbsinthe

Heart2-3 hrs

NeroliOrange BlossomLitchiBourbon GeraniumMagnoliaFreesia

Base4-5 hrs

MuskVetiverIrisAmberPatchouli

Top

Water NotesPink PepperApplePineappleBergamotOrangeSicilian LemonMandarin Orange

Heart

Pinot Noir grapesRed WineLavenderPepperCorianderNeroli

Base

Tonka BeanAmberSandalwoodGinCashmeranPatchouliVetiverMusk

InformationalShared notesSicilian Lemon, Bergamot, Mandarin Orange and Neroli. Durations are only published for Limão Siciliano & Neroli, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring72

Summer100

Fall14

Winter0

Day100

Night14

Spring57

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerLimão Siciliano & NeroliMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men13

Unisex74

Women13

Casual 49%Work 34%Date 11%Party 6%

Men96

Unisex3

Women1

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#16,529

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews8

Overall rank#23,240

PerfumerDominique Ropion, Napoleão Bastos

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerLimão Siciliano & NeroliHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Maracujá Brasil Limão Siciliano & Neroli delivers an immediate splash of sunshine. The first spray releases zesty Sicilian lemon, crushed lemon peel, and bitter green leaves. It feels like snapping a citrus branch in half. Within twenty minutes, sweet neroli petals and light orange blossom arrive to soften the initial…

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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Limão Siciliano & Neroli or Malbec Noir?

Malbec Noir takes 4 of 7 categories. Limão Siciliano & Neroli is rated 4.19/5 from 48 votes; Malbec Noir is rated 4.30/5 from 1,010 votes. Choose Limão Siciliano & Neroli for a citrus and aromatic 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, Limão Siciliano & Neroli or Malbec Noir?

Malbec Noir lasts longest (Malbec Noir 78/100, Limão Siciliano & Neroli 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Limão Siciliano & Neroli or Malbec Noir?

Malbec Noir projects furthest (Malbec Noir 68/100, Limão Siciliano & Neroli 47/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Limão Siciliano & Neroli and Malbec Noir smell similar?

Some overlap: a 41% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus and aromatic accords. Common notes include Sicilian Lemon, Bergamot, Mandarin Orange and Neroli.

Is Limão Siciliano & Neroli or Malbec Noir better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Limão Siciliano & Neroli and Malbec Noir?

Limão Siciliano & Neroli has top notes of Sicilian Lemon, Lemon Peel, Bergamot and Green Leaves, heart notes of Neroli, Orange Blossom, Litchi and Bourbon Geranium, a base of Musk, Vetiver, Iris and Amber. 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.