Fragrance comparison

Malbec Reserva Especial vs Angelic Choco Truffle

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

Updated 21 Oct 2026 4 ratings analysed

Malbec Reserva Especial

O Boticário

4.003 votes

Rank #59,383 FruityGreen

Full profile Similar & dupes

52%scent match

Some overlap

1 wins

Angelic Choco Truffle

The Dua Brand

4.001 votes

Rank #57,246 SweetWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Angelic Choco Truffle takes 1 of 1 categories.

Malbec Reserva Especial
Choose it for a fruity and green character. Best in fall, day or night wear.
Angelic Choco Truffle
Choose it for a sweet and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking.

Malbec Reserva Especial0/1

Angelic Choco Truffle1/1

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Not scored
Sillage & projection: Not scored
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Angelic Choco Truffle

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Malbec Reserva EspecialO Boticário

Angelic Choco TruffleThe Dua Brand

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 29%Had 0%Want 71%

4.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 47%Had 12%Want 41%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

33%Love

33%Like

33%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

0%Love

100%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value50

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

green92%

vanilla84%

wine77%

woody69%

sweet61%

sweet100%

woody92%

vanilla84%

fruity77%

warm spicy69%

caramel61%

Scent match52%Some overlap · both fruity, vanilla and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

Red WineOakHerbal NotesSpicy NotesPlumVanilla

No top / heart / base split published

Notes

Milk ChocolateTonka BeanVanillaCaramelAlmondCognacPlumOak

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesOak, Plum and Vanilla. Durations are only published for Angelic Choco Truffle, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Spring–

Summer–

Fall–

Winter–

Day33

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Date 38%Party 32%Casual 22%Work 8%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#59,383

PerfumerNapoleão Bastos

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#57,246

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerAngelic Choco TruffleHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Malbec Reserva Especial by O Boticário opens with a deep splash of macerated red wine and sweet dark plum, balanced quickly by crisp herbal notes and a dash of warm spice. As it settles onto skin, toasted oak wood and smooth vanilla create a rounded, comforting warmth that feels like relaxing in a dimly lit lounge. It…

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Angelic Choco Truffle by The Dua Brand takes the buttery, boozy spirit of warm bakery treats and wraps it in smooth confectionery sweetness. From the very first spritz, a rich swirl of Belgian milk chocolate hits the nose alongside dark plum and a distinct splash of aged cognac. As the scent settles on skin, warm vani…

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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 Reserva Especial or Angelic Choco Truffle?

Angelic Choco Truffle takes 1 of 1 categories. Malbec Reserva Especial is rated 4.00/5 from 3 votes; Angelic Choco Truffle is rated 4.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Malbec Reserva Especial for a fruity and green character. Best in fall, day or night wear. Choose Angelic Choco Truffle for a sweet and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking.

Do Malbec Reserva Especial and Angelic Choco Truffle smell similar?

Some overlap: a 52% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity, vanilla and woody accords. Common notes include Oak, Plum and Vanilla.

Is Malbec Reserva Especial or Angelic Choco Truffle better for summer or winter?

Malbec Reserva Especial suits day or night wear; Angelic Choco Truffle suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Malbec Reserva Especial and Angelic Choco Truffle?

Malbec Reserva Especial features Red Wine, Oak, Herbal Notes, Spicy Notes and Plum. Angelic Choco Truffle features Milk Chocolate, Tonka Bean, Vanilla, Caramel and Almond.