Fragrance comparison

Malbec Duo vs Supreme Men

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 72 ratings analysed

3 wins

Malbec Duo

O Boticário

3.7765 votes

Rank #35,624 WoodyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

44%scent match

Some overlap

Supreme Men

Phytoderm

3.577 votes

Rank #66,109 Fresh SpicyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Malbec Duo takes 3 of 4 categories.

Malbec Duo
Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Supreme Men
Choose it for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Malbec Duo3/4

Supreme Men1/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Malbec Duo
Sillage & projection: Malbec Duo
Value for money: Supreme Men
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Malbec Duo

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance

Malbec DuoO Boticário

Supreme MenPhytoderm

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.77/ 5 · 65 votes

Have 29%Had 54%Want 17%

3.57/ 5 · 7 votes

Have 40%Had 60%Want 0%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

34%Love

38%Like

2%Ok

23%Dislike

3%Hate

65 votes

14%Love

43%Like

29%Ok

14%Dislike

0%Hate

7 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate69

⏱ Longevity55

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate64

Category winners

LongevityMalbec Duo

SillageMalbec Duo

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value62

¤ Price value75

Category winnerSupreme MenBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

warm spicy92%

aromatic84%

fruity77%

earthy69%

sweet61%

fresh spicy100%

aromatic92%

woody84%

earthy77%

green69%

herbal61%

Scent match44%Some overlap · both woody, aromatic and earthy

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top

FigCarambola (Star Fruit)CardamomPink PepperViolet LeafSaffronLemonBergamot

Heart

ChocolateOakRoseIris FlowerCassisGeranium

Base

CedarAmberVetiverPatchouliMossMusk

Top

BergamotBasilViolet Leaf

Heart

LavenderGeraniumCumin

Base

CedarPatchouliMossVetiverLeather

InformationalShared notesViolet Leaf, Bergamot, Geranium and Cedar. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring71

Summer25

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night80

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#35,624

PerfumerNapoleão Bastos

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#66,109

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerMalbec DuoHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Malbec Duo by O Boticário takes the deep, wine-barrel woodiness of the original Malbec DNA and blends it with rich dark chocolate, ripe fig, and crushed pink pepper. It opens with an unexpected splash of tart star fruit, crisp bergamot, and herbal violet leaf before settling into a warm core of bitter cocoa, earthy oa…

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Supreme Men by Phytoderm is an aromatic fougere that leans into crisp green and spicy notes. It opens with a punch of bergamot and basil before settling into a warm base of leather and moss. Best suited for daily office wear or casual outings, this 2021 release offers a reliable, grounded profile for those who prefer …

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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 Duo or Supreme Men?

Malbec Duo takes 3 of 4 categories. Malbec Duo is rated 3.77/5 from 65 votes; Supreme Men is rated 3.57/5 from 7 votes. Choose Malbec Duo for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. Choose Supreme Men for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Malbec Duo or Supreme Men?

Malbec Duo lasts longest (Malbec Duo 68/100, Supreme Men 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Malbec Duo or Supreme Men?

Malbec Duo projects furthest (Malbec Duo 66/100, Supreme Men 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Malbec Duo and Supreme Men smell similar?

Some overlap: a 44% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and earthy accords. Common notes include Violet Leaf, Bergamot, Geranium and Cedar.

Is Malbec Duo or Supreme Men better for summer or winter?

Supreme Men suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Malbec Duo and Supreme Men?

Malbec Duo has top notes of Fig, Carambola (Star Fruit), Cardamom and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Chocolate, Oak, Rose and Iris Flower, a base of Cedar, Amber, Vetiver and Patchouli. Supreme Men has top notes of Bergamot, Basil and Violet Leaf, heart notes of Lavender, Geranium and Cumin, a base of Cedar, Patchouli, Moss and Vetiver.