Malbec vs X2O Extraordinary for Men
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
43%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
X2O Extraordinary for Men takes 5 of 7 categories.
MalbecChoose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.
X2O Extraordinary for MenChoose it for a warm spicy and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Malbec2/7
X2O Extraordinary for Men5/7
- Ratings & consensus
- X2O Extraordinary for Men
- Community sentiment
- X2O Extraordinary for Men
- Longevity
- Malbec
- Sillage & projection
- Malbec
- Value for money
- X2O Extraordinary for Men
- Versatility
- X2O Extraordinary for Men
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- X2O Extraordinary for Men
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
MalbecO BoticárioX2O Extraordinary for MenTed BakerWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.43/ 5 · 2,011 votes
Have 40%Had 60%Want 0%
4.00/ 5 · 36 votes
Have 52%Had 24%Want 24%
Category winnerX2O Extraordinary for MenRating 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
33%Love
50%Like
6%Ok
6%Dislike
6%Hate
36 votes
Category winnerX2O Extraordinary for MenMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityMalbec
SillageMalbec
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerX2O Extraordinary for MenBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwoody100%
warm spicy92%
amber84%
citrus77%
earthy69%
mossy61%
warm spicy100%
fresh spicy90%
woody80%
aromatic70%
citrus60%
lavender50%
Scent match43%Some overlap · both warm spicy, woody and citrus
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
TeaTangerineCardamom
Heart
SpicesLavenderRosemaryViolet Leaf
Base
SandalwoodPepperAmber
InformationalShared notesPepper, Violet Leaf, Sandalwood and Amber. 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–
Spring53
Summer32
Fall100
Winter84
Day100
Night63
Category winnerX2O Extraordinary for MenMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#30,744
PerfumerNapoleão Bastos
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#18,661
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews7
Category winnerX2O Extraordinary for MenHigher 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 →Ted Baker X2O Extraordinary for Men starts with a bright citrus sparkle before settling into a soft, dry aromatic warmth. Designed for daily casual wear, it combines a green tea leaf crispness with soft woods and spices that sit closely to the skin. It works best as an inoffensive office or gym fragrance.
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 X2O Extraordinary for Men?
X2O Extraordinary for Men takes 5 of 7 categories. Malbec is rated 3.43/5 from 2,011 votes; X2O Extraordinary for Men is rated 4.00/5 from 36 votes. Choose Malbec for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter. Choose X2O Extraordinary for Men for a warm spicy and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Malbec or X2O Extraordinary for Men?
Malbec lasts longest (Malbec 71/100, X2O Extraordinary for Men 52/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Malbec or X2O Extraordinary for Men?
Malbec projects furthest (Malbec 66/100, X2O Extraordinary for Men 43/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Malbec and X2O Extraordinary for Men smell similar?
Some overlap: a 43% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, woody and citrus accords. Common notes include Pepper, Violet Leaf, Sandalwood and Amber.
Is Malbec or X2O Extraordinary for Men better for summer or winter?
For summer, X2O Extraordinary for Men is the stronger pick. For winter, Malbec is the stronger pick. X2O Extraordinary for Men suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Malbec and X2O Extraordinary for Men?
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. X2O Extraordinary for Men has top notes of Tea, Tangerine and Cardamom, heart notes of Spices, Lavender, Rosemary and Violet Leaf, a base of Sandalwood, Pepper and Amber.
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