Malbec Noir vs Rahaba
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
37%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Malbec Noir takes 4 of 7 categories.
Malbec NoirChoose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in winter.
RahabaChoose it for a sweet and vanilla character. Wins on versatility. Best in summer.
Malbec Noir4/7
Rahaba1/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Malbec Noir
- Community sentiment
- Malbec Noir
- Longevity
- Tie
- Sillage & projection
- Tie
- Value for money
- Malbec Noir
- Versatility
- Rahaba
- 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 BoticárioRahabaAnfasWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.30/ 5 · 1,010 votes
Have 69%Had 31%Want 0%
3.84/ 5 · 73 votes
Have 28%Had 8%Want 64%
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
40%Love
26%Like
18%Ok
11%Dislike
5%Hate
73 votes
Category winnerMalbec NoirMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityTie
SillageTie
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerMalbec NoirBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwoody100%
aromatic92%
citrus84%
wine77%
fruity69%
amber61%
sweet100%
vanilla92%
fruity84%
woody77%
powdery69%
aromatic61%
Scent match37%Some overlap · both woody, aromatic and fruity
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
Top
PineappleGinOrange
Heart
Damask RoseGrasse RoseOrris
Base
VanillaTonka BeanSandalwoodAlmondAmberTolu Balsam
InformationalShared notesPineapple, Orange, Tonka Bean and Amber. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring57
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Spring87
Summer100
Fall0
Winter66
Day–
Night–
Category winnerRahabaMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#25,820
PerfumerDominique Ropion, Napoleão Bastos
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#33,735
PerfumerChristian Carbonnel
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 →Rahaba opens with an energetic kick of crisp gin, juicy pineapple, and bright orange peel. The sharp fruity top softens quickly as powdery orris and damask rose emerge through the center, rounding off the initial alcoholic snap. As the scent settles on skin, a thick base of sweet vanilla, warm tonka bean, and soft alm…
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 Rahaba?
Malbec Noir takes 4 of 7 categories. Malbec Noir is rated 4.30/5 from 1,010 votes; Rahaba is rated 3.84/5 from 73 votes. Choose Malbec Noir for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in winter. Choose Rahaba for a sweet and vanilla character. Wins on versatility. Best in summer.
Which lasts longer, Malbec Noir or Rahaba?
They last about the same: Malbec Noir 78/100, Rahaba 78/100 for longevity in community votes.
Which projects more, Malbec Noir or Rahaba?
Projection is very close: Malbec Noir 68/100, Rahaba 68/100 for sillage.
Do Malbec Noir and Rahaba smell similar?
Some overlap: a 37% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and fruity accords. Common notes include Pineapple, Orange, Tonka Bean and Amber.
Is Malbec Noir or Rahaba better for summer or winter?
For summer, Rahaba is the stronger pick. For winter, Malbec Noir is the stronger pick. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Malbec Noir and Rahaba?
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. Rahaba has top notes of Pineapple, Gin and Orange, heart notes of Damask Rose, Grasse Rose and Orris, a base of Vanilla, Tonka Bean, Sandalwood and Almond.
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