Malbec Absoluto vs Numero 6
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
50%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Numero 6 takes 3 of 4 categories.
Malbec AbsolutoChoose it for a woody and amber character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Numero 6Choose it for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Malbec Absoluto1/4
Numero 63/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Numero 6
- Sillage & projection
- Numero 6
- Value for money
- Numero 6
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Malbec Absoluto
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Malbec AbsolutoO BoticárioNumero 6Posh ExtraitWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.20/ 5 · 324 votes
Have 63%Had 37%Want 0%
4.50/ 5 · 2 votes
Have 21%Had 0%Want 79%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate50%Love
32%Like
8%Ok
7%Dislike
2%Hate
324 votes
50%Love
50%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
2 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityNumero 6
SillageNumero 6
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerNumero 6Best value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwoody100%
amber92%
leather84%
warm spicy77%
fruity69%
fresh spicy61%
amber100%
warm spicy92%
fresh spicy84%
aromatic77%
fresh69%
woody61%
Scent match50%Some overlap · both amber, warm spicy and woody
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
CedarBlack PepperOlibanumCardamomCassisViolet LeavesBergamotLemon
Heart
LiquorDried FruitsVirginia CedarIndonesian Patchouli Leaf
Base
LeatherAmberoak mossBenzoinMusk
Top15-30 mins
BergamotCardamomGinger
Heart2-4 hrs
Black PepperCassisPeony
Base8-12+ hrs
AmbergrisCedarwoodVanillaBenzoinMyrrh
InformationalShared notesBlack Pepper, Cardamom, Cassis and Bergamot. Durations are only published for Numero 6, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring23
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Spring100
Summer100
Fall100
Winter100
Day100
Night100
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#26,531
PerfumerNapoleão Bastos
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#59,841
PerfumerCristian Calabro
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerMalbec AbsolutoHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotMalbec Absoluto by O Boticário is a deep, woody leather cologne built around boozy dark fruits, cracked black pepper, and aged cedar planks. The scent opens with a sharp burst of citrus, crushed violet leaves, and spicy cardamom before settling into a warm core of rich dried fruits soaked in dark liquor. As it dries d…
Reviews →Numero 6 by Posh Extrait hits the skin with a brisk snap of crushed cardamom, zesty bergamot, and fiery fresh ginger. It immediately commands attention. Within fifteen minutes, the citrus flash fades, exposing a darker core of crackling black pepper, tart cassis, and soft peony petals. The real foundation rests on a d…
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, Malbec Absoluto or Numero 6?
Numero 6 takes 3 of 4 categories. Malbec Absoluto is rated 4.20/5 from 324 votes; Numero 6 is rated 4.50/5 from 2 votes. Choose Malbec Absoluto for a woody and amber character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. Choose Numero 6 for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Which lasts longer, Malbec Absoluto or Numero 6?
Numero 6 lasts longest (Numero 6 100/100, Malbec Absoluto 81/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Malbec Absoluto or Numero 6?
Projection is very close: Numero 6 75/100, Malbec Absoluto 73/100 for sillage.
Do Malbec Absoluto and Numero 6 smell similar?
Some overlap: a 50% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, warm spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Black Pepper, Cardamom, Cassis and Bergamot.
Is Malbec Absoluto or Numero 6 better for summer or winter?
Numero 6 suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Malbec Absoluto and Numero 6?
Malbec Absoluto has top notes of Cedar, Black Pepper, Olibanum and Cardamom, heart notes of Liquor, Dried Fruits, Virginia Cedar and Indonesian Patchouli Leaf, a base of Leather, Amber, oak moss and Benzoin. Numero 6 has top notes of Bergamot, Cardamom and Ginger, heart notes of Black Pepper, Cassis and Peony, a base of Ambergris, Cedarwood, Vanilla and Benzoin.
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