Malbec Gold (2020) vs Pas Сe Soir
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
38%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Malbec Gold (2020) takes 3 of 4 categories.
Malbec Gold (2020)Choose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.
Pas Сe SoirChoose it for a fruity and white floral character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Malbec Gold (2020)3/4
Pas Сe Soir1/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Malbec Gold (2020)
- Sillage & projection
- Malbec Gold (2020)
- Value for money
- Malbec Gold (2020)
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Pas Сe Soir
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Malbec Gold (2020)O BoticárioPas Сe SoirBDK ParfumsWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split2.00/ 5 · 4 votes
Have 41%Had 26%Want 33%
4.03/ 5 · 2,909 votes
Have 80%Had 20%Want 0%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate0%Love
25%Like
0%Ok
25%Dislike
50%Hate
4 votes · too few to score
41%Love
34%Like
15%Ok
9%Dislike
2%Hate
2,909 votes
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityMalbec Gold (2020)
SillageMalbec Gold (2020)
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerMalbec Gold (2020)Best value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothamber100%
woody92%
wine84%
fruity77%
fresh spicy69%
vanilla61%
fruity100%
white floral92%
woody84%
sweet77%
citrus69%
fresh spicy61%
Scent match38%Some overlap · both fruity, woody and fresh spicy
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
AppleMandarin OrangeAfrican GingerBlack PepperArtemisiaSicilian Lemon
Heart
Red WineOrange BlossomNutmegCinnamonLavenderLeather
Base
LabdanumAmberwoodVanillaCashmeranTexas CedarAgarwoodFrankincensePatchouli
Top
GingerMandarin OrangeBlack Pepper
Heart
QuinceMoroccan JasmineOrange Blossom
Base
CashmeranAmberwoodSingapore Patchouli
InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Black Pepper, Orange Blossom and Amberwood. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring0
Summer0
Fall33
Winter100
Day33
Night100
Spring100
Summer78
Fall0
Winter48
Day–
Night–
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#78,120
PerfumerNapoleão Bastos
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#2,060
PerfumerViolaine Collas
Launched—
Reviews208
Category winnerPas Сe SoirHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotMalbec Gold (2020) by O Boticário opens with a crisp burst of juicy red apple and zesty ginger, spiced with crushed black pepper. The initial punch quickly gives way to the signature Malbec red wine accord, swirling with warm cinnamon, orange blossom, and smooth leather. As the hours tick by, the base settles into a t…
Reviews →Pas Ce Soir by BDK Parfums opens with a sharp burst of mandarin orange and warm ginger, backed by a subtle prickle of black pepper. Within fifteen minutes, the citrus edge recedes to unveil a thick, jammy quince note paired with sweet orange blossom and a muted Moroccan jasmine. It smells like poached fruit dusted in …
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 Gold (2020) or Pas Сe Soir?
Malbec Gold (2020) takes 3 of 4 categories. Malbec Gold (2020) is rated 2.00/5 from 4 votes; Pas Сe Soir is rated 4.03/5 from 2,909 votes. Choose Malbec Gold (2020) for a amber and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Pas Сe Soir for a fruity and white floral character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Which lasts longer, Malbec Gold (2020) or Pas Сe Soir?
Malbec Gold (2020) lasts longest (Malbec Gold (2020) 80/100, Pas Сe Soir 63/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Malbec Gold (2020) or Pas Сe Soir?
Malbec Gold (2020) projects furthest (Malbec Gold (2020) 75/100, Pas Сe Soir 55/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Malbec Gold (2020) and Pas Сe Soir smell similar?
Some overlap: a 38% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity, woody and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Black Pepper, Orange Blossom and Amberwood.
Is Malbec Gold (2020) or Pas Сe Soir better for summer or winter?
Malbec Gold (2020) suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Malbec Gold (2020) and Pas Сe Soir?
Malbec Gold (2020) has top notes of Apple, Mandarin Orange, African Ginger and Black Pepper, heart notes of Red Wine, Orange Blossom, Nutmeg and Cinnamon, a base of Labdanum, Amberwood, Vanilla and Cashmeran. Pas Сe Soir has top notes of Ginger, Mandarin Orange and Black Pepper, heart notes of Quince, Moroccan Jasmine and Orange Blossom, a base of Cashmeran, Amberwood and Singapore Patchouli.
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