Malbec Noir vs Only The Brave Extreme
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
45%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Malbec Noir takes 5 of 7 categories.
Malbec NoirChoose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.
Only The Brave ExtremeChoose it for a amber and fruity character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Malbec Noir5/7
Only The Brave Extreme2/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Malbec Noir
- Community sentiment
- Malbec Noir
- Longevity
- Malbec Noir
- Sillage & projection
- Malbec Noir
- Value for money
- Only The Brave Extreme
- Versatility
- Only The Brave Extreme
- 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 BoticárioOnly The Brave ExtremeDieselWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.30/ 5 · 1,010 votes
Have 69%Had 31%Want 0%
3.83/ 5 · 144 votes
Have 38%Had 23%Want 40%
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
38%Love
30%Like
13%Ok
19%Dislike
1%Hate
144 votes
Category winnerMalbec NoirMost 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 winnerOnly The Brave ExtremeBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwoody100%
aromatic92%
citrus84%
wine77%
fruity69%
amber61%
amber100%
fruity92%
leather84%
citrus77%
rose69%
aromatic61%
Scent match45%Some overlap · both citrus, fruity and amber
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
Top1 to 2 hours
AppleMandarin OrangeLemon
Heart3 to 4 hours
LeatherRoseCoriander
Base5 to 8 hours
Tonka BeanStyraxLabdanum
InformationalShared notesApple, Sicilian Lemon, Mandarin Orange and Coriander. Durations are only published for Only The Brave Extreme, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring57
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Spring100
Summer55
Fall100
Winter93
Day93
Night100
Category winnerOnly The Brave ExtremeMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#25,090
PerfumerDominique Ropion, Napoleão Bastos
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#33,551
PerfumerAlienor Massenet
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 →Only The Brave Extreme by Diesel delivers a punchy mix of crisp fruits, warm resins, and smooth leather. The scent starts bright and energetic, pairing crisp apple with tart lemon and juicy mandarin orange. As the initial brightness settles, a distinct leather note steps forward alongside coriander and a subtle rose a…
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 Only The Brave Extreme?
Malbec Noir takes 5 of 7 categories. Malbec Noir is rated 4.30/5 from 1,010 votes; Only The Brave Extreme is rated 3.83/5 from 144 votes. Choose Malbec Noir for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter. Choose Only The Brave Extreme for a amber and fruity character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Which lasts longer, Malbec Noir or Only The Brave Extreme?
Malbec Noir lasts longest (Malbec Noir 78/100, Only The Brave Extreme 75/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Malbec Noir or Only The Brave Extreme?
Projection is very close: Malbec Noir 68/100, Only The Brave Extreme 67/100 for sillage.
Do Malbec Noir and Only The Brave Extreme smell similar?
Some overlap: a 45% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, fruity and amber accords. Common notes include Apple, Sicilian Lemon, Mandarin Orange and Coriander.
Is Malbec Noir or Only The Brave Extreme better for summer or winter?
For summer, Only The Brave Extreme is the stronger pick. For winter, Malbec Noir is the stronger pick. Only The Brave Extreme suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Malbec Noir and Only The Brave Extreme?
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. Only The Brave Extreme has top notes of Apple, Mandarin Orange and Lemon, heart notes of Leather, Rose and Coriander, a base of Tonka Bean, Styrax and Labdanum.
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