Malbec Noir vs Roller Closer
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
23%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.
Malbec NoirChoose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Roller CloserChoose it for a citrus and rose character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Malbec Noir2/4
Roller Closer2/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Roller Closer
- Sillage & projection
- Malbec Noir
- Value for money
- Roller Closer
- 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 BoticárioRoller CloserMithWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.30/ 5 · 1,010 votes
Have 69%Had 31%Want 0%
4.40/ 5 · 5 votes
Have 21%Had 14%Want 64%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating 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
60%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
5 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityRoller Closer
SillageMalbec Noir
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerRoller CloserBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwoody100%
aromatic92%
citrus84%
wine77%
fruity69%
amber61%
citrus100%
rose91%
fresh spicy83%
white floral74%
fresh65%
floral56%
Scent match23%Clearly different · both citrus
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
OrangeAppleCassis
Heart
NeroliRoseCinnamon
Base
VetiverSandalwoodMusk
InformationalShared notesApple, Orange, Neroli 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 seasonSpring57
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Spring100
Summer100
Fall50
Winter0
Day100
Night25
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#25,816
PerfumerDominique Ropion, Napoleão Bastos
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#51,011
PerfumerQuentin Bisch
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 →Roller Closer reads as a bright citrus rose with crisp apple, blackcurrant tang, and a clean musky wood base. The opening looks lively and slightly green, then softens into neroli, rose, and a light touch of cinnamon. It may suit someone who wants a polished floral-fruity scent that stays fresh rather than syrupy. Bas…
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 Roller Closer?
No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Malbec Noir is rated 4.30/5 from 1,010 votes; Roller Closer is rated 4.40/5 from 5 votes. Choose Malbec Noir for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. Choose Roller Closer for a citrus and rose character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Malbec Noir or Roller Closer?
Roller Closer lasts longest (Roller Closer 84/100, Malbec Noir 78/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Malbec Noir or Roller Closer?
Malbec Noir projects furthest (Malbec Noir 68/100, Roller Closer 65/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Malbec Noir and Roller Closer smell similar?
Clearly different: a 23% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus accords. Common notes include Apple, Orange, Neroli and Sandalwood.
Is Malbec Noir or Roller Closer better for summer or winter?
Roller Closer suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Malbec Noir and Roller Closer?
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. Roller Closer has top notes of Orange, Apple and Cassis, heart notes of Neroli, Rose and Cinnamon, a base of Vetiver, Sandalwood and Musk.
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