Malbec Noir vs Victorious
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
51%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Malbec Noir takes 5 of 7 categories.
Malbec NoirChoose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.
VictoriousChoose it for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Malbec Noir5/7
Victorious2/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Malbec Noir
- Community sentiment
- Malbec Noir
- Longevity
- Malbec Noir
- Sillage & projection
- Malbec Noir
- Value for money
- Malbec Noir
- Versatility
- Victorious
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Victorious
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Malbec NoirO BoticárioVictoriousFlorisWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.30/ 5 · 1,010 votes
Have 69%Had 31%Want 0%
3.66/ 5 · 35 votes
Have 32%Had 15%Want 53%
Category winnerMalbec NoirRating 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
20%Love
54%Like
0%Ok
23%Dislike
3%Hate
35 votes
Category winnerMalbec NoirMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityMalbec Noir
SillageMalbec Noir
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerMalbec NoirBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwoody100%
aromatic92%
citrus84%
wine77%
fruity69%
amber61%
aromatic100%
citrus92%
fresh spicy84%
woody77%
marine69%
vanilla61%
Scent match51%Some overlap · both aromatic, woody and 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
Sea waterLemonMandarin OrangeGrapefruitBergamot
Heart
CarawayCorianderNeroliJasminePink PepperPetitgrain
Base
VanillaAmberSandalwoodVetiverMusk
InformationalShared notesPink Pepper, Bergamot, Sicilian Lemon and Mandarin Orange. 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
Summer78
Fall89
Winter33
Day100
Night23
Category winnerVictoriousMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#25,997
PerfumerDominique Ropion, Napoleão Bastos
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#21,225
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews9
Category winnerVictoriousHigher 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 →Floris Victorious opens with crisp grapefruit and bright sea water before leaning into sharp caraway and coriander. The dry-down brings warm vanilla and vetiver onto skin. Built for breezy spring afternoons or warm office settings, this discontinued unisex blend bridges herbal spice with an airy marine edge.
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 Victorious?
Malbec Noir takes 5 of 7 categories. Malbec Noir is rated 4.30/5 from 1,010 votes; Victorious is rated 3.66/5 from 35 votes. Choose Malbec Noir for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter. Choose Victorious for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Malbec Noir or Victorious?
Malbec Noir lasts longest (Malbec Noir 78/100, Victorious 68/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Malbec Noir or Victorious?
Malbec Noir projects furthest (Malbec Noir 68/100, Victorious 57/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Malbec Noir and Victorious smell similar?
Some overlap: a 51% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and citrus accords. Common notes include Pink Pepper, Bergamot, Sicilian Lemon and Mandarin Orange.
Is Malbec Noir or Victorious better for summer or winter?
For summer, Victorious is the stronger pick. For winter, Malbec Noir is the stronger pick. Victorious suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Malbec Noir and Victorious?
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. Victorious has top notes of Sea water, Lemon, Mandarin Orange and Grapefruit, heart notes of Caraway, Coriander, Neroli and Jasmine, a base of Vanilla, Amber, Sandalwood and Vetiver.
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