Fragrance comparison

Malbec Play vs WE ± Tweed

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 151 ratings analysed

Malbec Play

O Boticário

3.5279 votes

Rank #36,982 Fresh SpicyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

43%scent match

Some overlap

5 wins

WE ± Tweed

UERMI · 2014

4.2472 votes

Rank #16,715 AmberMusky

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

WE ± Tweed takes 5 of 7 categories.

Malbec Play
Choose it for a fresh spicy and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in spring.
WE ± Tweed
Choose it for a amber and musky character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Malbec Play2/7

WE ± Tweed5/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Malbec PlayO Boticário

WE ± TweedUERMI

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.52/ 5 · 79 votes

Have 45%Had 43%Want 12%

4.24/ 5 · 72 votes

Have 38%Had 15%Want 47%

Category winnerWE ± TweedRating 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

44%Love

43%Like

4%Ok

8%Dislike

0%Hate

72 votes

Category winnerWE ± TweedMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity55

〰 Sillage47

♥ Love / hate63

⏱ Longevity74

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate81

Category winners

LongevityWE ± Tweed

SillageWE ± Tweed

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value61

¤ Price value46

Category winnerMalbec PlayBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

warm spicy92%

wine84%

citrus77%

woody69%

amber61%

amber100%

musky83%

fresh spicy65%

warm spicy48%

vanilla30%

Scent match43%Some overlap · both fresh spicy, amber and warm spicy

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

Notes

BenzoinBlack PepperAmbroxanMuskViolet Leaf

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesBlack Pepper, Violet Leaf, Benzoin and Musk. Durations are only published for WE ± Tweed, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer78

Fall81

Winter58

Day–

Night–

Spring29

Summer10

Fall100

Winter86

Day100

Night44

Category winnerMalbec PlayMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men95

Unisex5

Women0

Men18

Unisex71

Women12

Work 36%Casual 31%Date 23%Party 10%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#36,982

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#16,715

PerfumerJean Jacques

Launched2014

Reviews5

Category winnerWE ± TweedHigher 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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UERMI WE ± Tweed hits the skin with an immediate, dry crack of black pepper. It is sharp and peppery. Crisp violet leaf instantly follows, lending a brisk garden freshness before the scent pivots into rich warmth. Within fifteen minutes, warm benzoin resin takes over, spreading a toasted vanilla sweetness that smells …

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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 WE ± Tweed?

WE ± Tweed takes 5 of 7 categories. Malbec Play is rated 3.52/5 from 79 votes; WE ± Tweed is rated 4.24/5 from 72 votes. Choose Malbec Play for a fresh spicy and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in spring. Choose WE ± Tweed for a amber and musky character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Malbec Play or WE ± Tweed?

WE ± Tweed lasts longest (WE ± Tweed 74/100, Malbec Play 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Malbec Play or WE ± Tweed?

WE ± Tweed projects furthest (WE ± Tweed 60/100, Malbec Play 47/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Malbec Play and WE ± Tweed smell similar?

Some overlap: a 43% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, amber and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Black Pepper, Violet Leaf, Benzoin and Musk.

Is Malbec Play or WE ± Tweed better for summer or winter?

For summer, Malbec Play is the stronger pick. For winter, WE ± Tweed is the stronger pick. WE ± Tweed suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Malbec Play and WE ± Tweed?

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. WE ± Tweed features Benzoin, Black Pepper, Ambroxan, Musk and Violet Leaf.