Fragrance comparison

Malbec Play vs Volpe Triumph

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

Updated 10 Oct 2026 105 ratings analysed

Malbec Play

O Boticário

3.5279 votes

Rank #36,024 Fresh SpicyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

37%scent match

Some overlap

5 wins

Volpe Triumph

Eudora

3.8526 votes

Rank #54,090 OzonicLavender

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Volpe Triumph takes 5 of 7 categories.

Malbec Play
Choose it for a fresh spicy and warm spicy character. Wins on versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Volpe Triumph
Choose it for a ozonic and lavender character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, evening wear.

Malbec Play2/7

Volpe Triumph5/7

Ratings & consensus: Volpe Triumph
Community sentiment: Volpe Triumph
Longevity: Volpe Triumph
Sillage & projection: Volpe Triumph
Value for money: Volpe Triumph
Versatility: Malbec Play
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Malbec Play

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance

Malbec PlayO Boticário

Volpe TriumphEudora

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.52/ 5 · 79 votes

Have 45%Had 43%Want 12%

3.85/ 5 · 26 votes

Have 44%Had 7%Want 49%

Category winnerVolpe TriumphRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

18%Love

42%Like

22%Ok

13%Dislike

6%Hate

79 votes

27%Love

50%Like

8%Ok

12%Dislike

4%Hate

26 votes

Category winnerVolpe TriumphMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity55

〰 Sillage47

♥ Love / hate63

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate71

Category winners

LongevityVolpe Triumph

SillageVolpe Triumph

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value61

¤ Price value63

Category winnerVolpe TriumphBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

warm spicy92%

wine84%

citrus77%

woody69%

amber61%

ozonic100%

lavender92%

fresh spicy84%

aquatic77%

woody69%

patchouli61%

Scent match37%Some overlap · both fresh spicy and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top

Black PepperViolet LeafCardamomLimeBergamotGreen AppleMandarin Orange

Heart

Red WinePatchouliCedarLavender

Base

OakmossAmberBenzoinMusk

Top20-30 mins

Black PepperGingerBergamot

Heart2-4 hrs

Violet LeafLavender

Base5-7 hrs

PatchouliCedarAmber

InformationalShared notesBlack Pepper, Violet Leaf, Bergamot and Patchouli. Durations are only published for Volpe Triumph, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer78

Fall81

Winter58

Day–

Night–

Spring74

Summer16

Fall100

Winter95

Day79

Night100

Category winnerMalbec PlayMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men95

Unisex5

Women0

Men87

Unisex13

Women0

Casual 31%Work 28%Date 24%Party 17%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#36,024

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#54,090

PerfumerAlex Lee, Tamara Mannina

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerMalbec PlayHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Malbec Play by O Boticário takes the signature oak-aged red wine DNA of the Malbec line and gives it an energetic, youthful twist. The first spray hits you with zesty lime, crisp green apple, and cracked black pepper, cutting through the air with clean freshness. Within twenty minutes, the bright fruit gives way to a …

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Volpe Triumph by Eudora delivers an energetic clash of fresh spice and crisp woods. It starts fast. Sharp ginger and black pepper snap forward immediately alongside bright bergamot citrus, cutting clean through stale morning air. The heat settles within twenty minutes. Cool lavender and leafy violet soften the initial…

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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 Play or Volpe Triumph?

Volpe Triumph takes 5 of 7 categories. Malbec Play is rated 3.52/5 from 79 votes; Volpe Triumph is rated 3.85/5 from 26 votes. Choose Malbec Play for a fresh spicy and warm spicy character. Wins on versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Volpe Triumph for a ozonic and lavender character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Malbec Play or Volpe Triumph?

Volpe Triumph lasts longest (Volpe Triumph 61/100, Malbec Play 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Malbec Play or Volpe Triumph?

Volpe Triumph projects furthest (Volpe Triumph 52/100, Malbec Play 47/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Malbec Play and Volpe Triumph smell similar?

Some overlap: a 37% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Black Pepper, Violet Leaf, Bergamot and Patchouli.

Is Malbec Play or Volpe Triumph better for summer or winter?

For summer, Malbec Play is the stronger pick. For winter, Volpe Triumph is the stronger pick. Volpe Triumph suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Malbec Play and Volpe Triumph?

Malbec Play has top notes of Black Pepper, Violet Leaf, Cardamom and Lime, heart notes of Red Wine, Patchouli, Cedar and Lavender, a base of Oakmoss, Amber, Benzoin and Musk. Volpe Triumph has top notes of Black Pepper, Ginger and Bergamot, heart notes of Violet Leaf and Lavender, a base of Patchouli, Cedar and Amber.