Fragrance comparison

Malbec Noir vs SEALIGHT

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 1,020 ratings analysed

4 wins

Malbec Noir

O Boticário

4.301,010 votes

Rank #25,946 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

49%scent match

Some overlap

SEALIGHT

Mad Parfumeur

4.2010 votes

Rank #51,745 CitrusFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Malbec Noir takes 4 of 5 categories.

Malbec Noir
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.
SEALIGHT
Choose it for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Malbec Noir4/5

SEALIGHT1/5

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

SEALIGHTMad Parfumeur

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.30/ 5 · 1,010 votes

Have 69%Had 31%Want 0%

4.20/ 5 · 10 votes

Have 58%Had 25%Want 17%

Category winnerMalbec NoirRating 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

60%Love

20%Like

0%Ok

20%Dislike

0%Hate

10 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity78

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate82

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate80

Category winners

LongevityMalbec Noir

SillageMalbec Noir

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value57

¤ Price value82

Category winnerSEALIGHTBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic92%

citrus84%

wine77%

fruity69%

amber61%

citrus100%

fresh spicy86%

woody72%

fresh58%

fruity44%

aromatic30%

Scent match49%Some overlap · both citrus, woody and aromatic

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

Top

GrapefruitLemonSichuan PepperMandarinGingerApplePineapple

Heart

Freesia

Base

CedarwoodPatchouliMuskVetiverAmberSandalwoodLeather

InformationalShared notesApple, Pineapple, Sicilian Lemon 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 season

Spring57

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring22

Summer100

Fall0

Winter0

Day100

Night20

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men96

Unisex3

Women1

Men63

Unisex25

Women13

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#25,946

PerfumerDominique Ropion, Napoleão Bastos

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#51,745

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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SEALIGHT opens with a burst of grapefruit, lemon, and spicy ginger before settling into cedarwood, patchouli, and leather. The bright citrus and warm woody backdrop make it an easy choice for warm summer days, outdoor gatherings, or casual afternoon wear. It delivers a clean, sharp aura that cuts through humid air wit…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Malbec Noir or SEALIGHT?

Malbec Noir takes 4 of 5 categories. Malbec Noir is rated 4.30/5 from 1,010 votes; SEALIGHT is rated 4.20/5 from 10 votes. Choose Malbec Noir for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter. Choose SEALIGHT for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Malbec Noir or SEALIGHT?

Malbec Noir lasts longest (Malbec Noir 78/100, SEALIGHT 73/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Malbec Noir or SEALIGHT?

Projection is very close: Malbec Noir 68/100, SEALIGHT 66/100 for sillage.

Do Malbec Noir and SEALIGHT smell similar?

Some overlap: a 49% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, woody and aromatic accords. Common notes include Apple, Pineapple, Sicilian Lemon and Amber.

Is Malbec Noir or SEALIGHT better for summer or winter?

SEALIGHT suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Malbec Noir and SEALIGHT?

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. SEALIGHT has top notes of Grapefruit, Lemon, Sichuan Pepper and Mandarin, heart notes of Freesia, a base of Cedarwood, Patchouli, Musk and Vetiver.