Malbec Magnetic vs The Witch
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
32%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.
Malbec MagneticChoose it for a fruity and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
The WitchChoose it for a woody and citrus character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.
Malbec Magnetic2/4
The Witch2/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- The Witch
- Sillage & projection
- Malbec Magnetic
- Value for money
- The Witch
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Malbec Magnetic
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Malbec MagneticO BoticárioThe WitchIM : SOLEWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.12/ 5 · 790 votes
Have 70%Had 30%Want 0%
4.67/ 5 · 3 votes
Have 18%Had 0%Want 82%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate49%Love
30%Like
9%Ok
9%Dislike
4%Hate
790 votes
67%Love
33%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
3 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityThe Witch
SillageMalbec Magnetic
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerThe WitchBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothfruity100%
woody92%
mineral84%
sweet77%
powdery69%
musky61%
woody100%
citrus83%
rose65%
fresh48%
fruity30%
Scent match32%Clearly different · both woody and fruity
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
GrapesApplePink PepperCitrusesCardamomCypress
Heart
Mineral notesGuaiac WoodCedarRosePatchouliSandalwoodCashmeranGreen Notes
Base
VanillaMuskAmberCypriol Oil or NagarmothaOlibanum
Top
CitrusesRed BerriesGrapes
Heart
RoseSageArtemisia
Base
CedarOakGuaiac WoodCognac
InformationalShared notesGrapes, Citruses, Guaiac Wood 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 seasonSpring70
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Spring33
Summer33
Fall67
Winter100
Day67
Night100
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#26,002
PerfumerHernan Fígoli, Leandro Petit, Marion Costero
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#39,482
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews2
Category winnerMalbec MagneticHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotMalbec Magnetic by O Boticário is a bold woody fruity fragrance built around a dark grape and mineral core. The scent opens with a burst of sweet ripe grapes, crisp apple, and spicy pink pepper before settling into a distinctive heart of wet slate mineral notes, cedarwood, and guaiac wood. Earthy patchouli and dry cyp…
Reviews →The Witch opens with a dark fruity twist, grape, red berries and citrus over a woody base with rose and herbal accents. It reads sweet, purple-toned and slightly shadowy rather than bright. Early impressions suggest a richer, heavier take on the berry-gourmand idea, with a smooth woody drydown and a hint of liqueur wa…
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 Magnetic or The Witch?
No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Malbec Magnetic is rated 4.12/5 from 790 votes; The Witch is rated 4.67/5 from 3 votes. Choose Malbec Magnetic for a fruity and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. Choose The Witch for a woody and citrus character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, Malbec Magnetic or The Witch?
The Witch lasts longest (The Witch 80/100, Malbec Magnetic 75/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Malbec Magnetic or The Witch?
Malbec Magnetic projects furthest (Malbec Magnetic 69/100, The Witch 50/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Malbec Magnetic and The Witch smell similar?
Clearly different: a 32% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and fruity accords. Common notes include Grapes, Citruses, Guaiac Wood and Cedar.
Is Malbec Magnetic or The Witch better for summer or winter?
The Witch suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Malbec Magnetic and The Witch?
Malbec Magnetic has top notes of Grapes, Apple, Pink Pepper and Citruses, heart notes of Mineral notes, Guaiac Wood, Cedar and Rose, a base of Vanilla, Musk, Amber and Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha. The Witch has top notes of Citruses, Red Berries and Grapes, heart notes of Rose, Sage and Artemisia, a base of Cedar, Oak, Guaiac Wood and Cognac.
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