Luster vs Malbec Noir
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.
LusterChoose it for a citrus and fruity character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Malbec NoirChoose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Luster2/4
Malbec Noir2/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Malbec Noir
- Sillage & projection
- Luster
- Value for money
- Luster
- 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
LusterPROUDMalbec NoirO BoticárioWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.56/ 5 · 9 votes
Have 29%Had 12%Want 59%
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 hate56%Love
44%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
9 votes · 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
Category winners
LongevityMalbec Noir
SillageLuster
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerLusterBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothcitrus100%
fruity92%
vanilla84%
sweet77%
powdery69%
amber61%
woody100%
aromatic92%
citrus84%
wine77%
fruity69%
amber61%
Scent match36%Some overlap · both citrus, fruity and amber
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop20-30 mins
GrapefruitMandarin OrangeApplePineapple
Heart2-4 hrs
JasmineIrisRose
Base6-8 hrs
Woodsy NotesMuskAmberVanillaTonka Bean
Top
Water NotesPink PepperApplePineappleBergamotOrangeSicilian LemonMandarin Orange
Heart
Pinot Noir grapesRed WineLavenderPepperCorianderNeroli
Base
Tonka BeanAmberSandalwoodGinCashmeranPatchouliVetiverMusk
InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Apple, Pineapple and Musk. Durations are only published for Luster, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring67
Summer100
Fall67
Winter33
Day100
Night33
Spring57
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
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#44,571
PerfumerPierre-Constantin Guéros
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#25,997
PerfumerDominique Ropion, Napoleão Bastos
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerMalbec NoirHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotLuster by PROUD opens with a bright splash of tart grapefruit, juicy mandarin orange, and crisp green apple, quickly backed by sweet sliced pineapple. As the sparkling fruit settles on your skin, a soft bouquet of powdery iris, creamy jasmine, and fresh rose petals rounds out the edges. The base deepens into comfortin…
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.
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Common questions
Straight answers from the data above.
Which is better, Luster or Malbec Noir?
No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Luster is rated 4.56/5 from 9 votes; Malbec Noir is rated 4.30/5 from 1,010 votes. Choose Luster for a citrus and fruity character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Malbec Noir for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Which lasts longer, Luster or Malbec Noir?
Malbec Noir lasts longest (Malbec Noir 78/100, Luster 66/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Luster or Malbec Noir?
Luster projects furthest (Luster 82/100, Malbec Noir 68/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Luster and Malbec Noir smell similar?
Some overlap: a 36% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, fruity and amber accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Apple, Pineapple and Musk.
Is Luster or Malbec Noir better for summer or winter?
Luster suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Luster and Malbec Noir?
Luster has top notes of Grapefruit, Mandarin Orange, Apple and Pineapple, heart notes of Jasmine, Iris and Rose, a base of Woodsy Notes, Musk, Amber and Vanilla. 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.
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