Malbec Gold (2020) vs Profondo
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
33%scent match
Clearly different
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.
ProfondoChoose it for a fruity and warm spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer.
Malbec Gold (2020)3/4
Profondo1/4
- 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
- Profondo
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Malbec Gold (2020)O BoticárioProfondoProfessorWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split2.00/ 5 · 4 votes
Have 41%Had 26%Want 33%
4.00/ 5 · 2 votes
Have 0%Had 0%Want 100%
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
0%Love
100%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
2 votes · too few to score
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%
warm spicy92%
sweet84%
aromatic77%
amber69%
citrus61%
Scent match33%Clearly different · both fruity and amber
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
Top30 to 45 minutes
Mandarin OrangeAppleCardamomFruity Notes
Heart1 to 2 hours
Orange BlossomLavenderNutmeg
Base2 to 3 hours
CoumarinAmberTonka BeanLeatherWhite MuskPatchouli
InformationalShared notesApple, Mandarin Orange, Orange Blossom and Nutmeg. Durations are only published for Profondo, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring0
Summer0
Fall33
Winter100
Day33
Night100
Spring33
Summer100
Fall0
Winter33
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#75,024
PerfumerNapoleão Bastos
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#65,858
PerfumerMoellhausen
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerProfondoHigher 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 →Profondo by Professor delivers a lively blend of crisp fruitiness and cozy warmth. The scent opens with a burst of juicy mandarin orange and crisp apple, lifted by the sweet punch of cardamom and assorted fruity notes. As the bright start settles, clean lavender and gentle orange blossom emerge, dusted with warm nutme…
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 Profondo?
Malbec Gold (2020) takes 3 of 4 categories. Malbec Gold (2020) is rated 2.00/5 from 4 votes; Profondo is rated 4.00/5 from 2 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 Profondo for a fruity and warm spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer.
Which lasts longer, Malbec Gold (2020) or Profondo?
Malbec Gold (2020) lasts longest (Malbec Gold (2020) 80/100, Profondo 50/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Malbec Gold (2020) or Profondo?
Malbec Gold (2020) projects furthest (Malbec Gold (2020) 75/100, Profondo 50/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Malbec Gold (2020) and Profondo smell similar?
Clearly different: a 33% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity and amber accords. Common notes include Apple, Mandarin Orange, Orange Blossom and Nutmeg.
Is Malbec Gold (2020) or Profondo 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 Profondo?
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. Profondo has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Apple, Cardamom and Fruity Notes, heart notes of Orange Blossom, Lavender and Nutmeg, a base of Coumarin, Amber, Tonka Bean and Leather.
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