Fragrance comparison

Malbec Noir vs Night De Paris Hermes

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 1,014 ratings analysed

3 wins

Malbec Noir

O Boticário

4.301,010 votes

Rank #25,091 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

42%scent match

Some overlap

Night De Paris Hermes

L'Orientale Fragrances

4.754 votes

Rank #33,223 CitrusFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Malbec Noir takes 3 of 4 categories.

Malbec Noir
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Night De Paris Hermes
Choose it for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Malbec Noir3/4

Night De Paris Hermes1/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Malbec Noir
Sillage & projection: Malbec Noir
Value for money: Night De Paris Hermes
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 Boticário

Night De Paris HermesL'Orientale Fragrances

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.30/ 5 · 1,010 votes

Have 69%Had 31%Want 0%

4.75/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 50%Had 0%Want 50%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

55%Love

30%Like

5%Ok

7%Dislike

3%Hate

1,010 votes

75%Love

25%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity78

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate82

⏱ Longevity56

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate94

Category winners

LongevityMalbec Noir

SillageMalbec Noir

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value57

¤ Price value69

Category winnerNight De Paris HermesBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic92%

citrus84%

wine77%

fruity69%

amber61%

citrus100%

fresh spicy88%

aromatic77%

warm spicy65%

soft spicy53%

woody42%

Scent match42%Some overlap · both citrus, aromatic and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Water NotesPink PepperApplePineappleBergamotOrangeSicilian LemonMandarin Orange

Heart

Pinot Noir grapesRed WineLavenderPepperCorianderNeroli

Base

Tonka BeanAmberSandalwoodGinCashmeranPatchouliVetiverMusk

Top15-30 mins

Calabrian bergamotSicilian OrangeMandarin Orange

Heart2-4 hrs

Pink PepperIndonesian NutmegGuatemalan CardamomPepperTunisian Neroli

Base6-8+ hrs

Vetiver

InformationalShared notesPink Pepper, Bergamot, Orange and Mandarin Orange. Durations are only published for Night De Paris Hermes, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring57

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring80

Summer80

Fall100

Winter0

Day100

Night75

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men96

Unisex3

Women1

Men50

Unisex25

Women25

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#25,091

PerfumerDominique Ropion, Napoleão Bastos

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#33,223

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerMalbec NoirHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

O 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…

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Night De Paris Hermes by L'Orientale Fragrances hits the senses with an immediate crackle of juicy Sicilian orange, tart Calabrian bergamot, and sweet mandarin. The opening carries a brisk solvent lift that flashes away within minutes, revealing a lively heart packed with Indonesian nutmeg, Guatemalan cardamom, and pi…

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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 Noir or Night De Paris Hermes?

Malbec Noir takes 3 of 4 categories. Malbec Noir is rated 4.30/5 from 1,010 votes; Night De Paris Hermes is rated 4.75/5 from 4 votes. Choose Malbec Noir for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. Choose Night De Paris Hermes for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Malbec Noir or Night De Paris Hermes?

Malbec Noir lasts longest (Malbec Noir 78/100, Night De Paris Hermes 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Malbec Noir or Night De Paris Hermes?

Malbec Noir projects furthest (Malbec Noir 68/100, Night De Paris Hermes 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Malbec Noir and Night De Paris Hermes smell similar?

Some overlap: a 42% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, aromatic and woody accords. Common notes include Pink Pepper, Bergamot, Orange and Mandarin Orange.

Is Malbec Noir or Night De Paris Hermes better for summer or winter?

Night De Paris Hermes suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Malbec Noir and Night De Paris Hermes?

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. Night De Paris Hermes has top notes of Calabrian bergamot, Sicilian Orange and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Pink Pepper, Indonesian Nutmeg, Guatemalan Cardamom and Pepper, a base of Vetiver.