Fragrance comparison

Malbec Noir vs Pineapple Vintage X Batch

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

Updated 8 Nov 2026 1,116 ratings analysed

5 wins

Malbec Noir

O Boticário

4.301,010 votes

Rank #25,237 WoodyAromatic

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58%scent match

Closely related

Pineapple Vintage X Batch

Parfums Vintage

4.17106 votes

Rank #9,747 FruityAmber

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Malbec Noir takes 5 of 7 categories.

Malbec Noir
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.
Pineapple Vintage X Batch
Choose it for a fruity and amber character. Wins on versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Malbec Noir5/7

Pineapple Vintage X Batch2/7

Ratings & consensus: Malbec Noir
Community sentiment: Malbec Noir
Longevity: Malbec Noir
Sillage & projection: Malbec Noir
Value for money: Malbec Noir
Versatility: Pineapple Vintage X Batch
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Pineapple Vintage X Batch

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance

Malbec NoirO Boticário

Pineapple Vintage X BatchParfums Vintage

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.30/ 5 · 1,010 votes

Have 69%Had 31%Want 0%

4.17/ 5 · 106 votes

Have 54%Had 17%Want 30%

Category winnerMalbec NoirRating 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

49%Love

34%Like

2%Ok

15%Dislike

0%Hate

106 votes

Category winnerMalbec NoirMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity78

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate82

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate79

Category winners

LongevityMalbec Noir

SillageMalbec Noir

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value57

¤ Price value47

Category winnerMalbec NoirBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic92%

citrus84%

wine77%

fruity69%

amber61%

fruity100%

amber92%

woody84%

sweet77%

aromatic69%

citrus61%

Scent match58%Closely related · both woody, fruity 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

Top20 to 30 minutes

PineappleBlack Currant

Heart2 to 3 hours

BergamotLavenderVirginian CedarNeroli

Base3 to 5 hours

AmbroxanPatchouliVetiver

InformationalShared notesPineapple, Bergamot, Lavender and Neroli. Durations are only published for Pineapple Vintage X Batch, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring57

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer95

Fall64

Winter19

Day100

Night66

Category winnerPineapple Vintage X BatchMost 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#25,237

PerfumerDominique Ropion, Napoleão Bastos

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#9,747

PerfumerDamien Stammers

Launched—

Reviews32

Category winnerPineapple Vintage X BatchHigher 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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Pineapple Vintage X Batch by Parfums Vintage merges juicy tropical sweetness with a crisp aromatic backbone. The opening introduces vibrant pineapple and tart black currant, offering an energetic, fruit-forward first spray. As the initial brightness settles, clean lavender, floral neroli, citrusy bergamot, and dry Vir…

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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 Pineapple Vintage X Batch?

Malbec Noir takes 5 of 7 categories. Malbec Noir is rated 4.30/5 from 1,010 votes; Pineapple Vintage X Batch is rated 4.17/5 from 106 votes. Choose Malbec Noir for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter. Choose Pineapple Vintage X Batch for a fruity and amber character. Wins on versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Malbec Noir or Pineapple Vintage X Batch?

Malbec Noir lasts longest (Malbec Noir 78/100, Pineapple Vintage X Batch 69/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Malbec Noir or Pineapple Vintage X Batch?

Malbec Noir projects furthest (Malbec Noir 68/100, Pineapple Vintage X Batch 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Malbec Noir and Pineapple Vintage X Batch smell similar?

Closely related: a 58% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, fruity and aromatic accords. Common notes include Pineapple, Bergamot, Lavender and Neroli.

Is Malbec Noir or Pineapple Vintage X Batch better for summer or winter?

For summer, Pineapple Vintage X Batch is the stronger pick. For winter, Malbec Noir is the stronger pick. Pineapple Vintage X Batch suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Malbec Noir and Pineapple Vintage X Batch?

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. Pineapple Vintage X Batch has top notes of Pineapple and Black Currant, heart notes of Bergamot, Lavender, Virginian Cedar and Neroli, a base of Ambroxan, Patchouli and Vetiver.