Fragrance comparison

Malbec vs Musk Oxygen

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

Updated 13 Oct 2026 2,054 ratings analysed

4 wins

Malbec

O Boticário

3.432,011 votes

Rank #27,464 WoodyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

36%scent match

Some overlap

Musk Oxygen

Avon

3.5143 votes

Rank #41,193 LavenderCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Malbec takes 4 of 7 categories.

Malbec
Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.
Musk Oxygen
Choose it for a lavender and citrus character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and versatility. Best in summer.

Malbec4/7

Musk Oxygen3/7

Ratings & consensus: Malbec
Community sentiment: Musk Oxygen
Longevity: Malbec
Sillage & projection: Malbec
Value for money: Musk Oxygen
Versatility: Musk Oxygen
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

Musk OxygenAvon

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.43/ 5 · 2,011 votes

Have 40%Had 60%Want 0%

3.51/ 5 · 43 votes

Have 27%Had 65%Want 8%

Category winnerMalbecRating 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

14%Love

58%Like

5%Ok

12%Dislike

12%Hate

43 votes

Category winnerMusk OxygenMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate61

⏱ Longevity56

〰 Sillage42

♥ Love / hate63

Category winners

LongevityMalbec

SillageMalbec

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value57

¤ Price value75

Category winnerMusk OxygenBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

warm spicy92%

amber84%

citrus77%

earthy69%

mossy61%

lavender100%

citrus88%

fresh spicy77%

aromatic65%

woody53%

patchouli42%

Scent match36%Some overlap · both citrus and woody

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

BergamotLimeMandarin Orange

Heart

Lavender

Base

PatchouliAmberCedar

InformationalShared notesCedar, Lime, Mandarin Orange 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

Spring37

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring77

Summer100

Fall0

Winter0

Day–

Night–

Category winnerMusk OxygenMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men96

Unisex3

Women2

Men71

Unisex29

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#27,464

PerfumerNapoleão Bastos

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#41,193

PerfumerNot listed

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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Musk Oxygen opens with an energetic burst of lime, bergamot, and mandarin orange that feels crisp against warm skin. The citrus top lasts briefly before softening into an aromatic lavender heart. As the initial brightness settles, subtle notes of cedar, patchouli, and amber emerge near the base. This creates a light, …

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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.

Which is better, Malbec or Musk Oxygen?

Malbec takes 4 of 7 categories. Malbec is rated 3.43/5 from 2,011 votes; Musk Oxygen is rated 3.51/5 from 43 votes. Choose Malbec for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter. Choose Musk Oxygen for a lavender and citrus character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and versatility. Best in summer.

Which lasts longer, Malbec or Musk Oxygen?

Malbec lasts longest (Malbec 71/100, Musk Oxygen 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Malbec or Musk Oxygen?

Malbec projects furthest (Malbec 66/100, Musk Oxygen 42/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Malbec and Musk Oxygen smell similar?

Some overlap: a 36% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus and woody accords. Common notes include Cedar, Lime, Mandarin Orange and Bergamot.

Is Malbec or Musk Oxygen better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Malbec and Musk Oxygen?

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. Musk Oxygen has top notes of Bergamot, Lime and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Lavender, a base of Patchouli, Amber and Cedar.