Fragrance comparison

Malbec Flame vs Wild Fig & Grape

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

Updated 17 Oct 2026 447 ratings analysed

4 wins

Malbec Flame

O Boticário

4.05424 votes

Rank #24,870 WoodyFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

23%scent match

Clearly different

Wild Fig & Grape

Di Palomo

3.9623 votes

Rank #38,340 FruitySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Malbec Flame takes 4 of 5 categories.

Malbec Flame
Choose it for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.
Wild Fig & Grape
Choose it for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on value for money. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Malbec Flame4/5

Wild Fig & Grape1/5

Ratings & consensus: Malbec Flame
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Malbec Flame
Sillage & projection: Malbec Flame
Value for money: Wild Fig & Grape
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Malbec Flame

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Malbec FlameO Boticário

Wild Fig & GrapeDi Palomo

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.05/ 5 · 424 votes

Have 61%Had 19%Want 19%

3.96/ 5 · 23 votes

Have 42%Had 13%Want 44%

Category winnerMalbec FlameRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

45%Love

32%Like

10%Ok

9%Dislike

4%Hate

424 votes

26%Love

52%Like

13%Ok

9%Dislike

0%Hate

23 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate76

⏱ Longevity58

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate74

Category winners

LongevityMalbec Flame

SillageMalbec Flame

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value54

¤ Price value70

Category winnerWild Fig & GrapeBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

fresh spicy92%

amber84%

leather77%

fruity69%

aromatic61%

fruity100%

sweet88%

white floral77%

vanilla65%

powdery53%

amber42%

Scent match23%Clearly different · both fruity and amber

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

NutmegBergamotThyme

Heart

Pepper OilRosemaryOrange BlossomGardenia

Base

GrapesLeatherSiam ResinCedarGuaiac WoodPatchouliHazelnutCashmeran

Top15-30 mins

GrapesGardenia

Heart2-3 hrs

FigOrange BlossomMimosa

Base4-6 hrs

VanillaAmberSandalwood

InformationalShared notesOrange Blossom, Gardenia and Grapes. Durations are only published for Wild Fig & Grape, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring55

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring50

Summer50

Fall67

Winter100

Day100

Night33

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men91

Unisex8

Women1

Men0

Unisex18

Women82

Casual 41%Work 30%Date 20%Party 9%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#24,870

PerfumerFanny Grau, Isaac Sinclair

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#38,340

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Category winnerMalbec FlameHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Malbec Flame by O Boticário is a bold woody spicy men's fragrance that delivers instant warmth and charisma. The scent kicks off with an energetic flash of crisp bergamot, aromatic thyme, and spicy nutmeg before evolving into a heart of fiery black pepper oil and wine-soaked grapes. As the fragrance settles, rich base…

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Di Palomo Wild Fig & Grape opens with sweet purple grapes and a dewy flash of creamy gardenia petals. It smells like stepping into a sunlit Tuscan courtyard surrounded by ripe orchards. Soon, soft green fig and powdery orange blossom temper the initial juiciness, creating a clean, soapy warmth on skin. A gentle base o…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Malbec Flame or Wild Fig & Grape?

Malbec Flame takes 4 of 5 categories. Malbec Flame is rated 4.05/5 from 424 votes; Wild Fig & Grape is rated 3.96/5 from 23 votes. Choose Malbec Flame for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter. Choose Wild Fig & Grape for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on value for money. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Malbec Flame or Wild Fig & Grape?

Malbec Flame lasts longest (Malbec Flame 76/100, Wild Fig & Grape 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Malbec Flame or Wild Fig & Grape?

Projection is very close: Malbec Flame 65/100, Wild Fig & Grape 64/100 for sillage.

Do Malbec Flame and Wild Fig & Grape smell similar?

Clearly different: a 23% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity and amber accords. Common notes include Orange Blossom, Gardenia and Grapes.

Is Malbec Flame or Wild Fig & Grape better for summer or winter?

Wild Fig & Grape suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Malbec Flame and Wild Fig & Grape?

Malbec Flame has top notes of Nutmeg, Bergamot and Thyme, heart notes of Pepper Oil, Rosemary, Orange Blossom and Gardenia, a base of Grapes, Leather, Siam Resin and Cedar. Wild Fig & Grape has top notes of Grapes and Gardenia, heart notes of Fig, Orange Blossom and Mimosa, a base of Vanilla, Amber and Sandalwood.