Fragrance comparison

Malbec Gran Reserva 2004 vs White Grape

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 85 ratings analysed

Malbec Gran Reserva 2004

O Boticário

4.0977 votes

Rank #27,994 FruityAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

34%scent match

Clearly different

3 wins

White Grape

Di Palomo

3.628 votes

Rank #52,672 GreenWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

White Grape takes 3 of 4 categories.

Malbec Gran Reserva 2004
Choose it for a fruity and amber character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
White Grape
Choose it for a green and white floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Malbec Gran Reserva 20041/4

White Grape3/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: White Grape
Sillage & projection: White Grape
Value for money: White Grape
Versatility: Not scored
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

White GrapeDi Palomo

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.09/ 5 · 77 votes

Have 34%Had 38%Want 28%

3.62/ 5 · 8 votes

Have 7%Had 5%Want 87%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating 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

38%Love

13%Like

25%Ok

25%Dislike

0%Hate

8 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate77

⏱ Longevity93

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate66

Category winners

LongevityWhite Grape

SillageWhite Grape

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value59

¤ Price value100

Category winnerWhite GrapeBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

amber92%

sweet84%

woody77%

warm spicy69%

citrus61%

green100%

white floral91%

aquatic83%

fruity74%

woody65%

sweet56%

Scent match34%Clearly different · both fruity, woody and sweet

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

Top15-30 mins

Aloe VeraGreen Leaves

Heart2-4 hrs

JasminePearGrapes

Base5-7 hrs

MuskPrecious WoodsAmber

InformationalShared notesGreen Leaves, Grapes, Amber and Musk. Durations are only published for White Grape, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring37

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter0

Day100

Night21

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men92

Unisex8

Women0

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Casual 45%Work 37%Date 11%Party 7%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#27,994

PerfumerNapoleão Bastos

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#52,672

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

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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Di Palomo White Grape captures the invigorating crispness of an Italian vineyard bathed in morning dew. Spraying it releases an instantaneous splash of cool aloe vera and crushed green leaves, giving off a clean botanical aura that immediately clears the air. Within minutes, the heart emerges with succulent green grap…

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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 White Grape?

White Grape takes 3 of 4 categories. Malbec Gran Reserva 2004 is rated 4.09/5 from 77 votes; White Grape is rated 3.62/5 from 8 votes. Choose Malbec Gran Reserva 2004 for a fruity and amber character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. Choose White Grape for a green and white floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Malbec Gran Reserva 2004 or White Grape?

White Grape lasts longest (White Grape 93/100, Malbec Gran Reserva 2004 77/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Malbec Gran Reserva 2004 or White Grape?

Projection is very close: White Grape 70/100, Malbec Gran Reserva 2004 69/100 for sillage.

Do Malbec Gran Reserva 2004 and White Grape smell similar?

Clearly different: a 34% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity, woody and sweet accords. Common notes include Green Leaves, Grapes, Amber and Musk.

Is Malbec Gran Reserva 2004 or White Grape better for summer or winter?

White Grape suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Malbec Gran Reserva 2004 and White Grape?

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. White Grape has top notes of Aloe Vera and Green Leaves, heart notes of Jasmine, Pear and Grapes, a base of Musk, Precious Woods and Amber.