Fragrance comparison

Malbec Gran Reserva 2004 vs Musk Oxygen

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

Updated 13 Oct 2026 120 ratings analysed

5 wins

Malbec Gran Reserva 2004

O Boticário

4.0977 votes

Rank #27,592 FruityAmber

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29%scent match

Clearly different

Musk Oxygen

Avon

3.5143 votes

Rank #41,193 LavenderCitrus

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Malbec Gran Reserva 2004 takes 5 of 7 categories.

Malbec Gran Reserva 2004
Choose it for a fruity and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.
Musk Oxygen
Choose it for a lavender and citrus character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in summer.

Malbec Gran Reserva 20045/7

Musk Oxygen2/7

Ratings & consensus: Malbec Gran Reserva 2004
Community sentiment: Malbec Gran Reserva 2004
Longevity: Malbec Gran Reserva 2004
Sillage & projection: Malbec Gran Reserva 2004
Value for money: Musk Oxygen
Versatility: Musk Oxygen
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Malbec Gran Reserva 2004

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Malbec Gran Reserva 2004O Boticário

Musk OxygenAvon

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.09/ 5 · 77 votes

Have 34%Had 38%Want 28%

3.51/ 5 · 43 votes

Have 27%Had 65%Want 8%

Category winnerMalbec Gran Reserva 2004Rating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

42%Love

43%Like

0%Ok

14%Dislike

1%Hate

77 votes

14%Love

58%Like

5%Ok

12%Dislike

12%Hate

43 votes

Category winnerMalbec Gran Reserva 2004Most positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate77

⏱ Longevity56

〰 Sillage42

♥ Love / hate63

Category winners

LongevityMalbec Gran Reserva 2004

SillageMalbec Gran Reserva 2004

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value59

¤ Price value75

Category winnerMusk OxygenBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

amber92%

sweet84%

woody77%

warm spicy69%

citrus61%

lavender100%

citrus88%

fresh spicy77%

aromatic65%

woody53%

patchouli42%

Scent match29%Clearly different · both citrus and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

OlibanumCassisBergamotCardamomLimeMandarin OrangeGreen LeavesViolet Leaf

Heart

GrapesFruity NotesCedarPatchouli

Base

ChocolateBenzoinAmberMuskMoss

Top

BergamotLimeMandarin Orange

Heart

Lavender

Base

PatchouliAmberCedar

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Lime, Mandarin Orange 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

Spring37

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring77

Summer100

Fall0

Winter0

Day–

Night–

Category winnerMusk OxygenMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men92

Unisex8

Women0

Men71

Unisex29

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#27,592

PerfumerNapoleão Bastos

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#41,193

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerMalbec Gran Reserva 2004Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Malbec Gran Reserva 2004 by O Boticário delivers a rich blend of dark macerated grapes, warm cedar wood, and sweet amber resin. The scent opens with a sharp burst of bergamot, lime, and tart cassis before revealing its signature wine-cellar core. Deep notes of dark chocolate, olibanum incense, and earthy patchouli cre…

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Musk Oxygen opens with an energetic burst of lime, bergamot, and mandarin orange that feels crisp against warm skin. The citrus top lasts briefly before softening into an aromatic lavender heart. As the initial brightness settles, subtle notes of cedar, patchouli, and amber emerge near the base. This creates a light, …

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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 Gran Reserva 2004 or Musk Oxygen?

Malbec Gran Reserva 2004 takes 5 of 7 categories. Malbec Gran Reserva 2004 is rated 4.09/5 from 77 votes; Musk Oxygen is rated 3.51/5 from 43 votes. Choose Malbec Gran Reserva 2004 for a fruity and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter. Choose Musk Oxygen for a lavender and citrus character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in summer.

Which lasts longer, Malbec Gran Reserva 2004 or Musk Oxygen?

Malbec Gran Reserva 2004 lasts longest (Malbec Gran Reserva 2004 77/100, Musk Oxygen 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Malbec Gran Reserva 2004 or Musk Oxygen?

Malbec Gran Reserva 2004 projects furthest (Malbec Gran Reserva 2004 69/100, Musk Oxygen 42/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Malbec Gran Reserva 2004 and Musk Oxygen smell similar?

Clearly different: a 29% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus and woody accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Lime, Mandarin Orange and Cedar.

Is Malbec Gran Reserva 2004 or Musk Oxygen better for summer or winter?

For summer, Musk Oxygen is the stronger pick. For winter, Malbec Gran Reserva 2004 is the stronger pick. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Malbec Gran Reserva 2004 and Musk Oxygen?

Malbec Gran Reserva 2004 has top notes of Olibanum, Cassis, Bergamot and Cardamom, heart notes of Grapes, Fruity Notes, Cedar and Patchouli, a base of Chocolate, Benzoin, Amber and Musk. Musk Oxygen has top notes of Bergamot, Lime and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Lavender, a base of Patchouli, Amber and Cedar.