Fragrance comparison

M4M vs Malbec Noir

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

Updated 28 Oct 2026 1,010 ratings analysed

M4M

Charlotte Meentzen

—0 votes

Rank #77,042 CitrusWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

55%scent match

Closely related

1 wins

Malbec Noir

O Boticário

4.301,010 votes

Rank #24,135 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Malbec Noir takes 1 of 1 categories.

M4M
Choose it for a citrus and woody character.
Malbec Noir
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

M4M0/1

Malbec Noir1/1

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Not scored
Sillage & projection: Not scored
Value for money: Not scored
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

M4MCharlotte Meentzen

Malbec NoirO Boticário

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

—/ 5 · 0 votes

Have 25%Had 0%Want 75%

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 hate

Not enough votes yet

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

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hateN/A

⏱ Longevity78

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate82

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value57

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

woody92%

amber84%

fresh spicy77%

aromatic69%

musky61%

woody100%

aromatic92%

citrus84%

wine77%

fruity69%

amber61%

Scent match55%Closely related · both woody, citrus and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

OrangeMandarin OrangeNeroliBlack Pepper

Heart2-4 hrs

Atlas CedarVetiver

Base5-8 hrs

MuskAmberTonka Bean

Top

Water NotesPink PepperApplePineappleBergamotOrangeSicilian LemonMandarin Orange

Heart

Pinot Noir grapesRed WineLavenderPepperCorianderNeroli

Base

Tonka BeanAmberSandalwoodGinCashmeranPatchouliVetiverMusk

InformationalShared notesOrange, Mandarin Orange, Neroli and Vetiver. Durations are only published for M4M, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring–

Summer–

Fall–

Winter–

Day100

Night37

Spring57

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Casual 40%Work 35%Date 15%Party 10%

Men96

Unisex3

Women1

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#77,042

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#24,135

PerfumerDominique Ropion, Napoleão Bastos

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerMalbec NoirHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Charlotte Meentzen M4M kicks off with an immediate snap of juicy mandarin orange and bitter neroli petal. Black pepper gives the fruit a dry, peppery bite within seconds. It never smells sugary. The initial alcohol flash fades quickly into dry, clean wood. As the top calms, a solid backbone of Atlas cedar and earthy v…

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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.

Do M4M and Malbec Noir smell similar?

Closely related: a 55% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, citrus and aromatic accords. Common notes include Orange, Mandarin Orange, Neroli and Vetiver.

Is M4M or Malbec Noir better for summer or winter?

M4M suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in M4M and Malbec Noir?

M4M has top notes of Orange, Mandarin Orange, Neroli and Black Pepper, heart notes of Atlas Cedar and Vetiver, a base of Musk, Amber and Tonka Bean. 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.