Fragrance comparison

Malbec Noir vs Onyx

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 1,012 ratings analysed

4 wins

Malbec Noir

O Boticário

4.301,010 votes

Rank #25,820 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

45%scent match

Some overlap

Onyx

Extract

3.502 votes

Rank #70,003 WoodyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Malbec Noir takes 4 of 4 categories.

Malbec Noir
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter.
Onyx
Choose it for a woody and citrus character. Best in fall.

Malbec Noir4/4

Onyx0/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Malbec Noir
Sillage & projection: Malbec Noir
Value for money: Malbec Noir
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

OnyxExtract

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.30/ 5 · 1,010 votes

Have 69%Had 31%Want 0%

3.50/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 0%Had 100%Want 0%

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

50%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

50%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity78

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate82

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate63

Category winners

LongevityMalbec Noir

SillageMalbec Noir

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value57

¤ Price value50

Category winnerMalbec NoirBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic92%

citrus84%

wine77%

fruity69%

amber61%

woody100%

citrus92%

earthy84%

fresh spicy77%

warm spicy69%

aromatic61%

Scent match45%Some overlap · both woody, citrus and aromatic

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

Top

PepperOrange

Heart

Pink PepperGrapefruitVetiver

Base

SandalwoodPatchouliMoss

InformationalShared notesPink Pepper, Orange, Pepper and Sandalwood. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring57

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men96

Unisex3

Women1

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#25,820

PerfumerDominique Ropion, Napoleão Bastos

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#70,003

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

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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Onyx by Extract brings a crisp, earthy blend of bright citrus and dry woods that feels immediately grounded and masculine. The opening hits with zesty orange and cracked black pepper, giving a sharp burst of freshness that quickly settles into tangy grapefruit and grassy vetiver. As the scent warms on your skin, a stu…

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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 Onyx?

Malbec Noir takes 4 of 4 categories. Malbec Noir is rated 4.30/5 from 1,010 votes; Onyx is rated 3.50/5 from 2 votes. Choose Malbec Noir for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter. Choose Onyx for a woody and citrus character. Best in fall.

Which lasts longer, Malbec Noir or Onyx?

Malbec Noir lasts longest (Malbec Noir 78/100, Onyx 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Malbec Noir or Onyx?

Malbec Noir projects furthest (Malbec Noir 68/100, Onyx 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Malbec Noir and Onyx smell similar?

Some overlap: a 45% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, citrus and aromatic accords. Common notes include Pink Pepper, Orange, Pepper and Sandalwood.

What are the notes in Malbec Noir and Onyx?

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. Onyx has top notes of Pepper and Orange, heart notes of Pink Pepper, Grapefruit and Vetiver, a base of Sandalwood, Patchouli and Moss.