Fragrance comparison

Malbec vs Only The Brave by Bunka

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

Updated 5 Nov 2026 2,024 ratings analysed

4 wins

Malbec

O Boticário

3.432,011 votes

Rank #29,649 WoodyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

45%scent match

Some overlap

Only The Brave by Bunka

Diesel

3.3113 votes

Rank #58,670 AmberCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Malbec takes 4 of 5 categories.

Malbec
Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.
Only The Brave by Bunka
Choose it for a amber and citrus character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, evening wear.

Malbec4/5

Only The Brave by Bunka1/5

Ratings & consensus: Malbec
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Malbec
Sillage & projection: Malbec
Value for money: Only The Brave by Bunka
Versatility: Not scored
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

Only The Brave by BunkaDiesel

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.43/ 5 · 2,011 votes

Have 40%Had 60%Want 0%

3.31/ 5 · 13 votes

Have 18%Had 15%Want 67%

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

31%Love

15%Like

8%Ok

46%Dislike

0%Hate

13 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate61

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate58

Category winners

LongevityMalbec

SillageMalbec

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value57

¤ Price value63

Category winnerOnly The Brave by BunkaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

warm spicy92%

amber84%

citrus77%

earthy69%

mossy61%

amber100%

citrus90%

woody80%

leather70%

powdery60%

violet50%

Scent match45%Some overlap · both amber, woody and citrus

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

Top30 to 45 minutes

Mandarin OrangeAmalfi Lemon

Heart1 to 2 hours

VioletCorianderVirginia Cedar

Base3 to 5 hours

AmberLeatherFrench labdanumStyraxBenzoin

InformationalShared notesCedar, Mandarin Orange, Amber and Benzoin. Durations are only published for Only The Brave by Bunka, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring37

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer67

Fall67

Winter33

Day80

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men96

Unisex3

Women2

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#29,649

PerfumerNapoleão Bastos

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#58,670

PerfumerAlienor Massenet, Olivier Polge, Pierre Wargnye

Launched—

Reviews1

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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Only The Brave by Bunka by Diesel offers a punchy contrast between bright orchard fruits and warm, resinous depth. The scent kicks off with sweet mandarin orange and zesty Amalfi lemon, delivering an immediate burst of citrus freshness. As the opening settles, violet introduces a cool, powdery nuance alongside aromati…

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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 Only The Brave by Bunka?

Malbec takes 4 of 5 categories. Malbec is rated 3.43/5 from 2,011 votes; Only The Brave by Bunka is rated 3.31/5 from 13 votes. Choose Malbec for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter. Choose Only The Brave by Bunka for a amber and citrus character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Malbec or Only The Brave by Bunka?

Malbec lasts longest (Malbec 71/100, Only The Brave by Bunka 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Malbec or Only The Brave by Bunka?

Malbec projects furthest (Malbec 66/100, Only The Brave by Bunka 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Malbec and Only The Brave by Bunka smell similar?

Some overlap: a 45% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, woody and citrus accords. Common notes include Cedar, Mandarin Orange, Amber and Benzoin.

Is Malbec or Only The Brave by Bunka better for summer or winter?

Only The Brave by Bunka suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Malbec and Only The Brave by Bunka?

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. Only The Brave by Bunka has top notes of Mandarin Orange and Amalfi Lemon, heart notes of Violet, Coriander and Virginia Cedar, a base of Amber, Leather, French labdanum and Styrax.