Malbec Noir vs Active Man Intense
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
50%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Malbec Noir takes 4 of 5 categories.
Malbec NoirChoose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.
Active Man IntenseChoose it for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, evening wear.
Malbec Noir4/5
Active Man Intense1/5
- Ratings & consensus
- Malbec Noir
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Malbec Noir
- Sillage & projection
- Malbec Noir
- Value for money
- Active Man Intense
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Malbec Noir
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Malbec NoirO BoticárioActive Man IntenseChris AdamsWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.30/ 5 · 1,010 votes
Have 69%Had 31%Want 0%
4.00/ 5 · 11 votes
Have 41%Had 8%Want 52%
Category winnerMalbec NoirRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate55%Love
30%Like
5%Ok
7%Dislike
3%Hate
1,010 votes
18%Love
64%Like
18%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
11 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityMalbec Noir
SillageMalbec Noir
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerActive Man IntenseBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwoody100%
aromatic92%
citrus84%
wine77%
fruity69%
amber61%
aromatic100%
citrus92%
fresh spicy84%
woody77%
warm spicy69%
musky61%
Scent match50%Some overlap · both aromatic, woody and citrus
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
Water NotesPink PepperApplePineappleBergamotOrangeSicilian LemonMandarin Orange
Heart
Pinot Noir grapesRed WineLavenderPepperCorianderNeroli
Base
Tonka BeanAmberSandalwoodGinCashmeranPatchouliVetiverMusk
Top15-30 mins
Mandarin OrangeAquatic notesGrapefruitBergamotViolet LeavesLavenderNeroliLemon
Heart2-3 hrs
CardamomCorianderGeraniumCypressIncensePepperMelonSage
Base5-7 hrs
MuskOakmossGuaiac WoodSandalwoodVetiverAmber
InformationalShared notesBergamot, Sicilian Lemon, Mandarin Orange and Lavender. Durations are only published for Active Man Intense, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring57
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Spring86
Summer100
Fall71
Winter57
Day71
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#25,816
PerfumerDominique Ropion, Napoleão Bastos
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#53,915
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerMalbec NoirHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotO Boticário Malbec Noir combines a crisp, fruit-forward opening with a rich, dark base built around red wine and woods. It kicks off with a splash of aquatic freshness, tart green apple, juicy pineapple, and bright citrus that immediately grabs your attention. As the initial freshness settles, a distinct note of chill…
Reviews →Active Man Intense by Chris Adams delivers a crisp, energizing splash right out of the nozzle. The opening smells like brisk ocean air paired with chilled grapefruit and tart green apple. Do not overspray this. The citrus hits hard for five minutes before cooling down into herbal sage, fresh cypress, and soft lavender…
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 Noir or Active Man Intense?
Malbec Noir takes 4 of 5 categories. Malbec Noir is rated 4.30/5 from 1,010 votes; Active Man Intense is rated 4.00/5 from 11 votes. Choose Malbec Noir for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter. Choose Active Man Intense for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, Malbec Noir or Active Man Intense?
Malbec Noir lasts longest (Malbec Noir 78/100, Active Man Intense 60/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Malbec Noir or Active Man Intense?
Malbec Noir projects furthest (Malbec Noir 68/100, Active Man Intense 55/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Malbec Noir and Active Man Intense smell similar?
Some overlap: a 50% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and citrus accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Sicilian Lemon, Mandarin Orange and Lavender.
Is Malbec Noir or Active Man Intense better for summer or winter?
Active Man Intense suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Malbec Noir and Active Man Intense?
Malbec Noir has top notes of Water Notes, Pink Pepper, Apple and Pineapple, heart notes of Pinot Noir grapes, Red Wine, Lavender and Pepper, a base of Tonka Bean, Amber, Sandalwood and Gin. Active Man Intense has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Aquatic notes, Grapefruit and Bergamot, heart notes of Cardamom, Coriander, Geranium and Cypress, a base of Musk, Oakmoss, Guaiac Wood and Sandalwood.
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