Fragrance comparison

Malbec Noir vs Rose Powder

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

Updated 24 Oct 2026 1,015 ratings analysed

Malbec Noir

O Boticário

4.301,010 votes

Rank #23,868 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

35%scent match

Some overlap

Rose Powder

Deraah Private

5.005 votes

Rank #41,724 CitrusWhite Floral

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.
Rose Powder
Choose it for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Malbec Noir2/4

Rose Powder2/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Malbec Noir
Sillage & projection: Rose Powder
Value for money: Rose Powder
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

Rose PowderDeraah Private

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.30/ 5 · 1,010 votes

Have 69%Had 31%Want 0%

5.00/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 33%Had 0%Want 67%

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

100%Love

0%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

⏱ Longevity78

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate82

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage83

♥ Love / hate100

Category winners

LongevityMalbec Noir

SillageRose Powder

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value57

¤ Price value80

Category winnerRose PowderBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic92%

citrus84%

wine77%

fruity69%

amber61%

citrus100%

white floral92%

fresh spicy84%

tuberose77%

woody69%

fruity61%

Scent match35%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

Top20-30 mins

GrapefruitBlackcurrantPepper

Heart3-4 hrs

TuberoseNeroliPraline

Base7-9 hrs

AmberwoodSandalwoodCashmeran

InformationalShared notesPepper, Neroli, Sandalwood and Cashmeran. Durations are only published for Rose Powder, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring57

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring40

Summer100

Fall80

Winter0

Day100

Night53

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men96

Unisex3

Women1

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Casual 33%Work 29%Date 24%Party 14%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#23,868

PerfumerDominique Ropion, Napoleão Bastos

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#41,724

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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Do not let the name fool you. There is no actual rose in this bottle. Instead, Rose Powder by Deraah Private bursts open with tangy ruby grapefruit, dark blackcurrant nectar, and a crackle of spicy pepper. It is immediately bright and lively. Within twenty minutes, the tart citrus softens as lush tuberose and sweet pr…

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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 Rose Powder?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Malbec Noir is rated 4.30/5 from 1,010 votes; Rose Powder is rated 5.00/5 from 5 votes. Choose Malbec Noir for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. Choose Rose Powder for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Malbec Noir or Rose Powder?

Malbec Noir lasts longest (Malbec Noir 78/100, Rose Powder 70/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Malbec Noir or Rose Powder?

Rose Powder projects furthest (Rose Powder 83/100, Malbec Noir 68/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Malbec Noir and Rose Powder smell similar?

Some overlap: a 35% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, woody and fruity accords. Common notes include Pepper, Neroli, Sandalwood and Cashmeran.

Is Malbec Noir or Rose Powder better for summer or winter?

Rose Powder suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Malbec Noir and Rose Powder?

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. Rose Powder has top notes of Grapefruit, Blackcurrant and Pepper, heart notes of Tuberose, Neroli and Praline, a base of Amberwood, Sandalwood and Cashmeran.