Fragrance comparison

Malbec Icon vs Vodka Night

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 453 ratings analysed

4 wins

Malbec Icon

O Boticário

4.06319 votes

Rank #28,639 WoodyFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

54%scent match

Some overlap

Vodka Night

Paris Elysees

3.28134 votes

Rank #21,462 CitrusWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Malbec Icon takes 4 of 7 categories.

Malbec Icon
Choose it for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.
Vodka Night
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Malbec Icon4/7

Vodka Night3/7

Ratings & consensus: Malbec Icon
Community sentiment: Malbec Icon
Longevity: Malbec Icon
Sillage & projection: Malbec Icon
Value for money: Vodka Night
Versatility: Vodka Night
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Vodka Night

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Malbec IconO Boticário

Vodka NightParis Elysees

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.06/ 5 · 319 votes

Have 85%Had 15%Want 0%

3.28/ 5 · 134 votes

Have 41%Had 42%Want 17%

Category winnerMalbec IconRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

39%Love

41%Like

10%Ok

4%Dislike

5%Hate

319 votes

13%Love

43%Like

13%Ok

22%Dislike

10%Hate

134 votes

Category winnerMalbec IconMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate76

⏱ Longevity54

〰 Sillage49

♥ Love / hate57

Category winners

LongevityMalbec Icon

SillageMalbec Icon

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value55

¤ Price value84

Category winnerVodka NightBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

fresh spicy92%

aromatic84%

warm spicy77%

patchouli69%

citrus61%

citrus100%

woody92%

aromatic84%

earthy77%

green69%

warm spicy61%

Scent match54%Some overlap · both woody, aromatic and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Black PepperCardamomBergamotThymeLemon

Heart

LavenderNutmegCedar Leaves

Base

CedarPatchouliBirchVetiverAmber

Top15 to 30 minutes

ClementineHerbal NotesOrangeLemon

Heart1 to 2 hours

NutmegCardamomFloral Notes

Base2 to 3 hours

VetiverBrazil nutPatchouliAmber

InformationalShared notesCardamom, Lemon, Nutmeg and Patchouli. Durations are only published for Vodka Night, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring99

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer78

Fall78

Winter46

Day100

Night88

Category winnerVodka NightMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men96

Unisex2

Women2

Men79

Unisex13

Women8

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#28,639

PerfumerAlexis Grugeon

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#21,462

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews11

Category winnerVodka NightHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Malbec Icon by O Boticário is a crisp, woody chypre built around vibrant spices and clean forest woods. The fragrance opens with a sharp burst of cracked black pepper, zesty lemon, and herbal thyme that immediately wakes up the senses. As it warms on the skin, smooth cedar leaves, aromatic lavender, and warm nutmeg cr…

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Vodka Night by Paris Elysees is an affordable woody spicy men's fragrance built around bright citrus and warm, earthy undertones. It opens with an energetic burst of tart lemon, juicy orange, and sweet clementine, backed by a crisp streak of herbal notes. As the sharp initial punch softens, the heart brings in kitchen…

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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 Icon or Vodka Night?

Malbec Icon takes 4 of 7 categories. Malbec Icon is rated 4.06/5 from 319 votes; Vodka Night is rated 3.28/5 from 134 votes. Choose Malbec Icon for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter. Choose Vodka Night for a citrus and woody character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Malbec Icon or Vodka Night?

Malbec Icon lasts longest (Malbec Icon 69/100, Vodka Night 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Malbec Icon or Vodka Night?

Malbec Icon projects furthest (Malbec Icon 58/100, Vodka Night 49/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Malbec Icon and Vodka Night smell similar?

Some overlap: a 54% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and citrus accords. Common notes include Cardamom, Lemon, Nutmeg and Patchouli.

Is Malbec Icon or Vodka Night better for summer or winter?

For summer, Vodka Night is the stronger pick. For winter, Malbec Icon is the stronger pick. Vodka Night suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Malbec Icon and Vodka Night?

Malbec Icon has top notes of Black Pepper, Cardamom, Bergamot and Thyme, heart notes of Lavender, Nutmeg and Cedar Leaves, a base of Cedar, Patchouli, Birch and Vetiver. Vodka Night has top notes of Clementine, Herbal Notes, Orange and Lemon, heart notes of Nutmeg, Cardamom and Floral Notes, a base of Vetiver, Brazil nut, Patchouli and Amber.