Fragrance comparison

Malbec Absoluto vs Trillion

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 327 ratings analysed

3 wins

Malbec Absoluto

O Boticário

4.20324 votes

Rank #26,493 WoodyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

43%scent match

Some overlap

Trillion

Tru Western

4.003 votes

Rank #63,874 MuskyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Malbec Absoluto takes 3 of 3 categories.

Malbec Absoluto
Choose it for a woody and amber character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Trillion
Choose it for a musky and citrus character. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Malbec Absoluto3/3

Trillion0/3

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

TrillionTru Western

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.20/ 5 · 324 votes

Have 63%Had 37%Want 0%

4.00/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 56%Had 0%Want 44%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

50%Love

32%Like

8%Ok

7%Dislike

2%Hate

324 votes

0%Love

100%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity81

〰 Sillage73

♥ Love / hate80

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityMalbec Absoluto

SillageMalbec Absoluto

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value56

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

amber92%

leather84%

warm spicy77%

fruity69%

fresh spicy61%

musky100%

citrus92%

warm spicy84%

fresh spicy77%

aromatic69%

woody61%

Scent match43%Some overlap · both woody, warm spicy and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

CedarBlack PepperOlibanumCardamomCassisViolet LeavesBergamotLemon

Heart

LiquorDried FruitsVirginia CedarIndonesian Patchouli Leaf

Base

LeatherAmberoak mossBenzoinMusk

Top

BergamotLemonBlack Pepper

Heart

CorianderCardamomClovesLeather

Base

MuskWoody NotesAmberOlibanum

InformationalShared notesBlack Pepper, Olibanum, Cardamom and Bergamot. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring23

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter0

Day100

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men98

Unisex1

Women1

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#26,493

PerfumerNapoleão Bastos

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#63,874

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerMalbec AbsolutoHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Malbec 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…

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Trillion by Tru Western opens with sharp bergamot, bright lemon, and black pepper before shifting into spicy coriander and cardamom. A soft leather accord anchors the heart, while amber, musk, and olibanum settle close to the skin during chilly autumn afternoons. It offers an easy, casual option for guys who want a su…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Malbec Absoluto or Trillion?

Malbec Absoluto takes 3 of 3 categories. Malbec Absoluto is rated 4.20/5 from 324 votes; Trillion is rated 4.00/5 from 3 votes. Choose Malbec Absoluto for a woody and amber character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. Choose Trillion for a musky and citrus character. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Malbec Absoluto or Trillion?

Malbec Absoluto lasts longest (Malbec Absoluto 81/100, Trillion 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Malbec Absoluto or Trillion?

Malbec Absoluto projects furthest (Malbec Absoluto 73/100, Trillion 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Malbec Absoluto and Trillion smell similar?

Some overlap: a 43% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, warm spicy and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Black Pepper, Olibanum, Cardamom and Bergamot.

Is Malbec Absoluto or Trillion better for summer or winter?

Trillion suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Malbec Absoluto and Trillion?

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. Trillion has top notes of Bergamot, Lemon and Black Pepper, heart notes of Coriander, Cardamom, Cloves and Leather, a base of Musk, Woody Notes, Amber and Olibanum.