Fragrance comparison

Malbec Noir vs Poseidon’s Swimming Cologne

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 1,011 ratings analysed

Malbec Noir

O Boticário

4.301,010 votes

Rank #23,458 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

45%scent match

Some overlap

Poseidon’s Swimming Cologne

The Dua Brand

4.001 votes

Rank #61,188 CitrusSweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

Malbec Noir
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Poseidon’s Swimming Cologne
Choose it for a citrus and sweet character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Malbec Noir2/4

Poseidon’s Swimming Cologne2/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Malbec Noir
Sillage & projection: Poseidon’s Swimming Cologne
Value for money: Poseidon’s Swimming Cologne
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

Poseidon’s Swimming CologneThe Dua Brand

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.30/ 5 · 1,010 votes

Have 69%Had 31%Want 0%

4.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 50%Had 25%Want 25%

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

0%Love

100%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity78

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate82

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityMalbec Noir

SillagePoseidon’s Swimming Cologne

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value57

¤ Price value75

Category winnerPoseidon’s Swimming CologneBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic92%

citrus84%

wine77%

fruity69%

amber61%

citrus100%

sweet92%

fruity84%

fresh spicy77%

musky69%

woody61%

Scent match45%Some overlap · both citrus, woody 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

Notes

Sicilian OrangePineapplePink PepperMandarin OrangeSandalwoodTonka BeanBergamotGingerBirchMuskMintPatchouli

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesPink Pepper, Pineapple, Bergamot and Orange. Durations are only published for Poseidon’s Swimming Cologne, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring57

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter0

Day100

Night35

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men96

Unisex3

Women1

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Casual 37%Work 28%Party 19%Date 16%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#23,458

PerfumerDominique Ropion, Napoleão Bastos

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#61,188

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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Poseidon’s Swimming Cologne by The Dua Brand blends the juicy splash of sun-ripened mandarin orange and tart pineapple with a crisp hit of fresh mint. Think of stepping out into bright morning sunshine after an ice-cold swim, wrapped in a clean towel with sea salt drying on your skin. As the initial spray settles, zin…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Malbec Noir or Poseidon’s Swimming Cologne?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Malbec Noir is rated 4.30/5 from 1,010 votes; Poseidon’s Swimming Cologne is rated 4.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Malbec Noir for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. Choose Poseidon’s Swimming Cologne for a citrus and sweet character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Malbec Noir or Poseidon’s Swimming Cologne?

Malbec Noir lasts longest (Malbec Noir 78/100, Poseidon’s Swimming Cologne 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Malbec Noir or Poseidon’s Swimming Cologne?

Poseidon’s Swimming Cologne projects furthest (Poseidon’s Swimming Cologne 75/100, Malbec Noir 68/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Malbec Noir and Poseidon’s Swimming Cologne smell similar?

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

Is Malbec Noir or Poseidon’s Swimming Cologne better for summer or winter?

Poseidon’s Swimming Cologne suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Malbec Noir and Poseidon’s Swimming Cologne?

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. Poseidon’s Swimming Cologne features Sicilian Orange, Pineapple, Pink Pepper, Mandarin Orange and Sandalwood.