Malbec vs Rock Falls
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
46%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.
MalbecChoose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Rock FallsChoose it for a citrus and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Malbec2/4
Rock Falls2/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Rock Falls
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Malbec
- Sillage & projection
- Rock Falls
- Value for money
- Not scored
- 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 BoticárioRock FallsPacomaWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.43/ 5 · 2,011 votes
Have 40%Had 60%Want 0%
4.45/ 5 · 11 votes
Have 31%Had 16%Want 53%
Category winnerRock FallsRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate21%Love
40%Like
10%Ok
19%Dislike
10%Hate
2,011 votes
45%Love
55%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
11 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityMalbec
SillageRock Falls
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerNot enough dataBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwoody100%
warm spicy92%
amber84%
citrus77%
earthy69%
mossy61%
citrus100%
warm spicy92%
amber84%
floral77%
fresh spicy69%
fruity61%
Scent match46%Some overlap · both warm spicy, citrus and amber
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
Virginia CedarIncensePepperLimeMandarin OrangeCassisBergamotViolet Leaf
Heart
CedarPatchouliSandalwood
Base
OakmossAmberBenzoinMusk
Top
Mandarin OrangeOrangeBergamotLime
Heart
OsmanthusJasmineRoseCyclamenCinnamonClovesPepperCardamom
Base
SandalwoodOakmossIncenseTonka BeanTolu BalsamLabdanumVanilla
InformationalShared notesIncense, Pepper, Lime and Mandarin Orange. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring37
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Spring100
Summer100
Fall100
Winter100
Day100
Night–
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesNot enough votes yet
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#30,744
PerfumerNapoleão Bastos
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#37,591
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews1
Category winnerMalbecHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotO 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…
Reviews →Pacoma's Rock Falls opens with a sharp burst of mandarin orange, lime, and bergamot. The citrus top feels crisp and sunny before giving way to a heart packed with dry cinnamon, cloves, cardamom, and soft osmanthus petals. As the initial brightness settles, the base brings out warm tolu balsam, labdanum resin, and smok…
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 or Rock Falls?
No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Malbec is rated 3.43/5 from 2,011 votes; Rock Falls is rated 4.45/5 from 11 votes. Choose Malbec for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. Choose Rock Falls for a citrus and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Malbec or Rock Falls?
They last about the same: Malbec 71/100, Rock Falls 70/100 for longevity in community votes.
Which projects more, Malbec or Rock Falls?
Rock Falls projects furthest (Rock Falls 100/100, Malbec 66/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Malbec and Rock Falls smell similar?
Some overlap: a 46% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, citrus and amber accords. Common notes include Incense, Pepper, Lime and Mandarin Orange.
Is Malbec or Rock Falls better for summer or winter?
Rock Falls suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Malbec and Rock Falls?
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. Rock Falls has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Orange, Bergamot and Lime, heart notes of Osmanthus, Jasmine, Rose and Cyclamen, a base of Sandalwood, Oakmoss, Incense and Tonka Bean.
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