Fragrance comparison

Malbec Gran Reserva (2008) vs Whiplash

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 26 ratings analysed

3 wins

Malbec Gran Reserva (2008)

O Boticário

2.605 votes

Rank #73,809 Warm SpicyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

42%scent match

Some overlap

Whiplash

Ex Nihilo

3.7621 votes

Rank #24,427 CitrusWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Malbec Gran Reserva (2008) takes 3 of 4 categories.

Malbec Gran Reserva (2008)
Choose it for a warm spicy and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.
Whiplash
Choose it for a citrus and warm spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Malbec Gran Reserva (2008)3/4

Whiplash1/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Malbec Gran Reserva (2008)
Sillage & projection: Malbec Gran Reserva (2008)
Value for money: Malbec Gran Reserva (2008)
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Whiplash

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Malbec Gran Reserva (2008)O Boticário

WhiplashEx Nihilo

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

2.60/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 17%Had 17%Want 67%

3.76/ 5 · 21 votes

Have 16%Had 3%Want 81%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

40%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

60%Hate

5 votes · too few to score

43%Love

14%Like

24%Ok

14%Dislike

5%Hate

21 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity87

〰 Sillage83

♥ Love / hate40

⏱ Longevity78

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate69

Category winners

LongevityMalbec Gran Reserva (2008)

SillageMalbec Gran Reserva (2008)

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value67

¤ Price value22

Category winnerMalbec Gran Reserva (2008)Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

warm spicy100%

citrus92%

woody84%

aromatic77%

amber69%

fruity61%

citrus100%

warm spicy83%

fresh spicy65%

musky48%

floral30%

Scent match42%Some overlap · both citrus and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

MandarinBergamotCassisPalestinian Sweet LimeViolet LeafLemonCardamomPepper

Heart

Virginia CedarFruitsLicoriceRed WinePatchouli

Base

MuskMossAmberBenzoinCacao

Top20-30 mins

OrangePepperBergamotMandarin

Heart2-3 hrs

GingerRoseCardamom

Base8-12 hrs

AmbretteAkigalawoodPatchouli

InformationalShared notesMandarin, Bergamot, Cardamom and Pepper. Durations are only published for Whiplash, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring33

Summer33

Fall67

Winter100

Day33

Night100

Spring86

Summer86

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night40

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men50

Unisex25

Women25

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#73,809

PerfumerNapoleão Bastos

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#24,427

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews6

Category winnerWhiplashHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Malbec Gran Reserva 2008 by O Boticário delivers a rich, boozy wood profile built around wine barrel aged alcohol. The opening hits with a sharp splash of bergamot, zesty lemon, and crushed cardamom before revealing a dark heart of spiced red wine, licorice, and Virginia cedar. As it warms on the skin, earthy patchoul…

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Ex Nihilo Whiplash is a lively woody spicy fragrance that pulls off an unexpected trick on your skin. It kicks off with a bright splash of orange, juicy mandarin, and sparkling bergamot, sharpened by a kick of black pepper. Soon, the tart citrus softens as warm ginger and aromatic cardamom blend with a smooth touch of…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Malbec Gran Reserva (2008) or Whiplash?

Malbec Gran Reserva (2008) takes 3 of 4 categories. Malbec Gran Reserva (2008) is rated 2.60/5 from 5 votes; Whiplash is rated 3.76/5 from 21 votes. Choose Malbec Gran Reserva (2008) for a warm spicy and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Whiplash for a citrus and warm spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Malbec Gran Reserva (2008) or Whiplash?

Malbec Gran Reserva (2008) lasts longest (Malbec Gran Reserva (2008) 87/100, Whiplash 78/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Malbec Gran Reserva (2008) or Whiplash?

Malbec Gran Reserva (2008) projects furthest (Malbec Gran Reserva (2008) 83/100, Whiplash 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Malbec Gran Reserva (2008) and Whiplash smell similar?

Some overlap: a 42% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Mandarin, Bergamot, Cardamom and Pepper.

Is Malbec Gran Reserva (2008) or Whiplash better for summer or winter?

Malbec Gran Reserva (2008) suits evening wear; Whiplash suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Malbec Gran Reserva (2008) and Whiplash?

Malbec Gran Reserva (2008) has top notes of Mandarin, Bergamot, Cassis and Palestinian Sweet Lime, heart notes of Virginia Cedar, Fruits, Licorice and Red Wine, a base of Musk, Moss, Amber and Benzoin. Whiplash has top notes of Orange, Pepper, Bergamot and Mandarin, heart notes of Ginger, Rose and Cardamom, a base of Ambrette, Akigalawood and Patchouli.