Malbec vs Terrifier Circus
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
35%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Malbec takes 3 of 5 categories.
MalbecChoose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Terrifier CircusChoose it for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.
Malbec3/5
Terrifier Circus2/5
- Ratings & consensus
- Terrifier Circus
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Malbec
- Sillage & projection
- Malbec
- Value for money
- Terrifier Circus
- 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 BoticárioTerrifier CircusKevin SchepisWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.43/ 5 · 2,011 votes
Have 40%Had 60%Want 0%
3.94/ 5 · 18 votes
Have 9%Had 1%Want 89%
Category winnerTerrifier CircusRating 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
56%Love
11%Like
17%Ok
6%Dislike
11%Hate
18 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityMalbec
SillageMalbec
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerTerrifier CircusBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwoody100%
warm spicy92%
amber84%
citrus77%
earthy69%
mossy61%
amber100%
warm spicy92%
fresh spicy84%
cherry77%
smoky69%
balsamic61%
Scent match35%Some overlap · both warm spicy 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
CherryPepper
Heart
IncensePatchouliAgarwood
Base
BenzoinMoss
InformationalShared notesIncense, Pepper, Patchouli and Benzoin. 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–
Spring11
Summer11
Fall78
Winter100
Day29
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#30,902
PerfumerNapoleão Bastos
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#54,803
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
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 →Terrifier Circus by Kevin Schepis is a woody spicy scent that balances fruity sweetness with an intense, smoky core. Cherry and pepper open the experience, quickly giving way to a heart of incense, patchouli, and agarwood. It is a bold, challenging fragrance that thrives during cold weather nights when you want to mak…
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 Terrifier Circus?
Malbec takes 3 of 5 categories. Malbec is rated 3.43/5 from 2,011 votes; Terrifier Circus is rated 3.94/5 from 18 votes. Choose Malbec for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. Choose Terrifier Circus for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, Malbec or Terrifier Circus?
Malbec lasts longest (Malbec 71/100, Terrifier Circus 60/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Malbec or Terrifier Circus?
Malbec projects furthest (Malbec 66/100, Terrifier Circus 45/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Malbec and Terrifier Circus smell similar?
Some overlap: a 35% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy and amber accords. Common notes include Incense, Pepper, Patchouli and Benzoin.
Is Malbec or Terrifier Circus better for summer or winter?
Terrifier Circus suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Malbec and Terrifier Circus?
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. Terrifier Circus has top notes of Cherry and Pepper, heart notes of Incense, Patchouli and Agarwood, a base of Benzoin and Moss.
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