Fragrance comparison

Malbec vs Malbec Gran Reserva 2004

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 2,088 ratings analysed

Malbec

O Boticário

3.432,011 votes

Rank #30,962 WoodyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

59%scent match

Closely related

5 wins

Malbec Gran Reserva 2004

O Boticário

4.0977 votes

Rank #30,965 FruityAmber

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Malbec Gran Reserva 2004 takes 5 of 7 categories.

Malbec
Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Malbec Gran Reserva 2004
Choose it for a fruity and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.

Malbec1/7

Malbec Gran Reserva 20045/7

Ratings & consensus: Malbec Gran Reserva 2004
Community sentiment: Malbec Gran Reserva 2004
Longevity: Malbec Gran Reserva 2004
Sillage & projection: Malbec Gran Reserva 2004
Value for money: Malbec Gran Reserva 2004
Versatility: Tie
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Malbec

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

MalbecO Boticário

Malbec Gran Reserva 2004O Boticário

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.43/ 5 · 2,011 votes

Have 40%Had 60%Want 0%

4.09/ 5 · 77 votes

Have 34%Had 38%Want 28%

Category winnerMalbec Gran Reserva 2004Rating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

21%Love

40%Like

10%Ok

19%Dislike

10%Hate

2,011 votes

42%Love

43%Like

0%Ok

14%Dislike

1%Hate

77 votes

Category winnerMalbec Gran Reserva 2004Most positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate61

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate77

Category winners

LongevityMalbec Gran Reserva 2004

SillageMalbec Gran Reserva 2004

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value57

¤ Price value59

Category winnerMalbec Gran Reserva 2004Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

warm spicy92%

amber84%

citrus77%

earthy69%

mossy61%

fruity100%

amber92%

sweet84%

woody77%

warm spicy69%

citrus61%

Scent match59%Closely related · both woody, amber and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Virginia CedarIncensePepperLimeMandarin OrangeCassisBergamotViolet Leaf

Heart

CedarPatchouliSandalwood

Base

OakmossAmberBenzoinMusk

Top

OlibanumCassisBergamotCardamomLimeMandarin OrangeGreen LeavesViolet Leaf

Heart

GrapesFruity NotesCedarPatchouli

Base

ChocolateBenzoinAmberMuskMoss

InformationalShared notesCedar, Lime, Mandarin Orange and Cassis. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring37

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring37

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerTieMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men96

Unisex3

Women2

Men92

Unisex8

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#30,962

PerfumerNapoleão Bastos

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#30,965

PerfumerNapoleão Bastos

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerMalbecHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

O Boticário Malbec is a grounded woody spicy fragrance that balances dry cedarwood with zesty citrus and dark warmth. It opens with a lively burst of lime, bergamot, and crushed black pepper before settling into a sturdy heart of Virginia cedar, earthy patchouli, and smooth sandalwood. Inspired by traditional wine agi…

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Malbec Gran Reserva 2004 by O Boticário delivers a rich blend of dark macerated grapes, warm cedar wood, and sweet amber resin. The scent opens with a sharp burst of bergamot, lime, and tart cassis before revealing its signature wine-cellar core. Deep notes of dark chocolate, olibanum incense, and earthy patchouli cre…

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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 or Malbec Gran Reserva 2004?

Malbec Gran Reserva 2004 takes 5 of 7 categories. Malbec is rated 3.43/5 from 2,011 votes; Malbec Gran Reserva 2004 is rated 4.09/5 from 77 votes. Choose Malbec for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. Choose Malbec Gran Reserva 2004 for a fruity and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Malbec or Malbec Gran Reserva 2004?

Malbec Gran Reserva 2004 lasts longest (Malbec Gran Reserva 2004 77/100, Malbec 71/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Malbec or Malbec Gran Reserva 2004?

Malbec Gran Reserva 2004 projects furthest (Malbec Gran Reserva 2004 69/100, Malbec 66/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Malbec and Malbec Gran Reserva 2004 smell similar?

Closely related: a 59% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, amber and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Cedar, Lime, Mandarin Orange and Cassis.

Is Malbec or Malbec Gran Reserva 2004 better for summer or winter?

For summer, Malbec is the stronger pick. For winter, Malbec is the stronger pick. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Malbec and Malbec Gran Reserva 2004?

Malbec has top notes of Virginia Cedar, Incense, Pepper and Lime, heart notes of Cedar, Patchouli and Sandalwood, a base of Oakmoss, Amber, Benzoin and Musk. Malbec Gran Reserva 2004 has top notes of Olibanum, Cassis, Bergamot and Cardamom, heart notes of Grapes, Fruity Notes, Cedar and Patchouli, a base of Chocolate, Benzoin, Amber and Musk.