Fragrance comparison

Malbec Noir vs Sunset Echo

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 1,018 ratings analysed

4 wins

Malbec Noir

O Boticário

4.301,010 votes

Rank #23,304 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

44%scent match

Some overlap

Sunset Echo

Marc Gebauer

3.628 votes

Rank #47,441 CitrusFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Malbec Noir takes 4 of 4 categories.

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

Malbec Noir4/4

Sunset Echo0/4

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

Sunset EchoMarc Gebauer

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.30/ 5 · 1,010 votes

Have 69%Had 31%Want 0%

3.62/ 5 · 8 votes

Have 27%Had 5%Want 68%

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

50%Love

13%Like

0%Ok

25%Dislike

13%Hate

8 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity78

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate82

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate66

Category winners

LongevityMalbec Noir

SillageMalbec Noir

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value57

¤ Price value38

Category winnerMalbec NoirBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic92%

citrus84%

wine77%

fruity69%

amber61%

citrus100%

fresh spicy86%

woody72%

warm spicy58%

aromatic44%

amber30%

Scent match44%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

Top20-30 mins

GrapefruitMandarinOrangeCardamom

Heart2-4 hrs

NeroliPink PepperPepperTimur

Base6-8+ hrs

LabdanumCedarwoodVanilla

InformationalShared notesPink Pepper, Orange, Pepper and Neroli. Durations are only published for Sunset Echo, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring57

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer100

Fall67

Winter67

Day100

Night86

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men96

Unisex3

Women1

Men43

Unisex29

Women29

Casual 32%Work 28%Date 26%Party 15%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#23,304

PerfumerDominique Ropion, Napoleão Bastos

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#47,441

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

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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Sunset Echo by Marc Gebauer pairs sunlit citrus with dry spices and a warm, woody base. The opening bursts open with tart grapefruit, juicy mandarin, and bruised cardamom pods before settling into an aromatic hum. You get a vivid blast of fresh orange peel that feels energized rather than sticky. Soon after, timur pep…

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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 Sunset Echo?

Malbec Noir takes 4 of 4 categories. Malbec Noir is rated 4.30/5 from 1,010 votes; Sunset Echo is rated 3.62/5 from 8 votes. Choose Malbec Noir for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter. Choose Sunset Echo for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Malbec Noir or Sunset Echo?

Malbec Noir lasts longest (Malbec Noir 78/100, Sunset Echo 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Malbec Noir or Sunset Echo?

Malbec Noir projects furthest (Malbec Noir 68/100, Sunset Echo 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Malbec Noir and Sunset Echo smell similar?

Some overlap: a 44% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, woody and aromatic accords. Common notes include Pink Pepper, Orange, Pepper and Neroli.

Is Malbec Noir or Sunset Echo better for summer or winter?

Sunset Echo suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Malbec Noir and Sunset Echo?

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. Sunset Echo has top notes of Grapefruit, Mandarin, Orange and Cardamom, heart notes of Neroli, Pink Pepper, Pepper and Timur, a base of Labdanum, Cedarwood and Vanilla.