Fragrance comparison

Malbec Noir vs Pineapple Vintage X Batch Intense

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

Updated 8 Nov 2026 1,060 ratings analysed

4 wins

Malbec Noir

O Boticário

4.301,010 votes

Rank #25,237 WoodyAromatic

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54%scent match

Some overlap

Pineapple Vintage X Batch Intense

Parfums Vintage

4.0450 votes

Rank #15,541 FruityWoody

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Malbec Noir takes 4 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 Intense
Choose it for a fruity and woody character. Wins on versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Malbec Noir4/7

Pineapple Vintage X Batch Intense2/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Malbec NoirO Boticário

Pineapple Vintage X Batch IntenseParfums Vintage

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.30/ 5 · 1,010 votes

Have 69%Had 31%Want 0%

4.04/ 5 · 50 votes

Have 45%Had 20%Want 35%

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

60%Love

12%Like

0%Ok

28%Dislike

0%Hate

50 votes

Category winnerMalbec NoirMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity78

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate82

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate76

Category winners

LongevityMalbec Noir

SillageTie

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%

fruity100%

woody92%

fresh spicy84%

aromatic77%

citrus69%

sweet61%

Scent match54%Some overlap · both woody, aromatic and fruity

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

Top45 to 60 minutes

PineappleBlack CurrantPepper

Heart2 to 4 hours

BergamotLavenderNeroliVirginian Cedar

Base5 to 8 hours

AmbroxanPatchouliVetiverVanilla

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

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring57

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer95

Fall68

Winter18

Day100

Night74

Category winnerPineapple Vintage X Batch IntenseMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men96

Unisex3

Women1

Men75

Unisex25

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#15,541

PerfumerDamien Stammers

Launched—

Reviews15

Category winnerPineapple Vintage X Batch IntenseHigher 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 Intense by Parfums Vintage delivers an energetic combination of juicy fruit and clean woods. The opening pairs a prominent burst of tart pineapple and sweet black currant with a sharp touch of pepper. As the initial brightness settles, the heart brings in clean lavender, crisp neroli, and dry…

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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 Intense?

Malbec Noir takes 4 of 7 categories. Malbec Noir is rated 4.30/5 from 1,010 votes; Pineapple Vintage X Batch Intense is rated 4.04/5 from 50 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 Intense for a fruity and woody character. Wins on versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

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

Malbec Noir lasts longest (Malbec Noir 78/100, Pineapple Vintage X Batch Intense 72/100), based on community performance votes.

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

Projection is very close: Malbec Noir 68/100, Pineapple Vintage X Batch Intense 68/100 for sillage.

Do Malbec Noir and Pineapple Vintage X Batch Intense smell similar?

Some overlap: a 54% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and fruity accords. Common notes include Pineapple, Bergamot, Lavender and Pepper.

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

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

What are the notes in Malbec Noir and Pineapple Vintage X Batch 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. Pineapple Vintage X Batch Intense has top notes of Pineapple, Black Currant and Pepper, heart notes of Bergamot, Lavender, Neroli and Virginian Cedar, a base of Ambroxan, Patchouli, Vetiver and Vanilla.