Malbec Noir vs Save Age Elixir
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
40%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Save Age Elixir takes 4 of 4 categories.
Malbec NoirChoose it for a woody and aromatic character. Best in winter.
Save Age ElixirChoose it for a woody and fruity character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.
Malbec Noir0/4
Save Age Elixir4/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Save Age Elixir
- Sillage & projection
- Save Age Elixir
- Value for money
- Save Age Elixir
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Save Age Elixir
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Malbec NoirO BoticárioSave Age ElixirLe ChameauWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.30/ 5 · 1,010 votes
Have 69%Had 31%Want 0%
4.86/ 5 · 7 votes
Have 60%Had 0%Want 40%
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
86%Love
14%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
7 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevitySave Age Elixir
SillageSave Age Elixir
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerSave Age ElixirBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwoody100%
aromatic92%
citrus84%
wine77%
fruity69%
amber61%
woody100%
fruity92%
sweet84%
powdery77%
musky69%
amber61%
Scent match40%Some overlap · both woody, fruity and amber
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
Top30 to 45 minutes
PineappleOrange
Heart2 to 4 hours
Forest FruitsFloral NotesSandalwoodPatchouli
Base5 to 8 hours
AmberMusk
InformationalShared notesPineapple, Orange, Amber and Sandalwood. Durations are only published for Save Age Elixir, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring57
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Spring60
Summer20
Fall100
Winter100
Day40
Night100
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#25,065
PerfumerDominique Ropion, Napoleão Bastos
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#21,601
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews5
Category winnerSave Age ElixirHigher 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 →Save Age Elixir by Le Chameau is an oriental woody fragrance for men that blends bright fruitiness with a dense, grounded base. The opening delivers a punchy burst of juicy orange and sweet pineapple, creating an immediate sweet and citrus lift. As the top notes settle, the scent shifts into a heart of tart forest fru…
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 Save Age Elixir?
Save Age Elixir takes 4 of 4 categories. Malbec Noir is rated 4.30/5 from 1,010 votes; Save Age Elixir is rated 4.86/5 from 7 votes. Choose Malbec Noir for a woody and aromatic character. Best in winter. Choose Save Age Elixir for a woody and fruity character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, Malbec Noir or Save Age Elixir?
Save Age Elixir lasts longest (Save Age Elixir 84/100, Malbec Noir 78/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Malbec Noir or Save Age Elixir?
Projection is very close: Save Age Elixir 70/100, Malbec Noir 68/100 for sillage.
Do Malbec Noir and Save Age Elixir smell similar?
Some overlap: a 40% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, fruity and amber accords. Common notes include Pineapple, Orange, Amber and Sandalwood.
Is Malbec Noir or Save Age Elixir better for summer or winter?
Save Age Elixir suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Malbec Noir and Save Age Elixir?
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. Save Age Elixir has top notes of Pineapple and Orange, heart notes of Forest Fruits, Floral Notes, Sandalwood and Patchouli, a base of Amber and Musk.
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