Fragrance comparison

Malbec Signature vs Shamanism

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 667 ratings analysed

5 wins

Malbec Signature

O Boticário

4.33643 votes

Rank #24,557 Warm SpicyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

53%scent match

Some overlap

Shamanism

Spiritum

4.0424 votes

Rank #48,940 WoodyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Malbec Signature takes 5 of 5 categories.

Malbec Signature
Choose it for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.
Shamanism
Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Malbec Signature5/5

Shamanism0/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Malbec SignatureO Boticário

ShamanismSpiritum

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.33/ 5 · 643 votes

Have 85%Had 15%Want 0%

4.04/ 5 · 24 votes

Have 13%Had 3%Want 83%

Category winnerMalbec SignatureRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

60%Love

25%Like

6%Ok

6%Dislike

3%Hate

643 votes

33%Love

46%Like

17%Ok

0%Dislike

4%Hate

24 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate83

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage43

♥ Love / hate76

Category winners

LongevityMalbec Signature

SillageMalbec Signature

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value43

¤ Price value42

Category winnerMalbec SignatureBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

warm spicy100%

woody90%

vanilla80%

amber70%

powdery60%

citrus50%

woody100%

warm spicy92%

powdery84%

cinnamon77%

mossy69%

amber61%

Scent match53%Some overlap · both warm spicy, woody and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Spicy NotesCedar NeedlesMandarin OrangeBergamotLemon

Heart

CloveVirginia CedarPatchouli

Base

VanillaAmberVetiverMuskSinfonide

Top

CypressBergamotOlibanumMyrtleSageRose OilMandarin Orange

Heart

CinnamonCloveCedarwoodOrrisYlang YlangHeliotropeJasmineCumin

Base

SandalwoodMossMuskVanillaTonka BeanMyrrh OilAmberVetiver

InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Bergamot, Clove and Vanilla. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring33

Summer6

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring77

Summer31

Fall100

Winter46

Day100

Night75

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men95

Unisex3

Women2

Men13

Unisex69

Women19

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#24,557

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#48,940

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerMalbec SignatureHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Malbec Signature by O Boticário opens with a vibrant burst of mandarin orange and zesty bergamot layered over crisp cedar needles. As the initial brightness settles on your skin, a rich core of Virginia cedar, earthy patchouli, and warm clove takes center stage, creating the comforting aroma of aged oak barrels and sp…

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Shamanism by Spiritum opens with a refreshing burst of crisp green cypress, herbal sage, and sparkling bergamot paired with cool olibanum incense. As the scent settles on skin, warm kitchen spices like cinnamon and clove mingle with dry cedarwood, powdery orris, and subtle jasmine florals. The base dries down into ric…

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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 Signature or Shamanism?

Malbec Signature takes 5 of 5 categories. Malbec Signature is rated 4.33/5 from 643 votes; Shamanism is rated 4.04/5 from 24 votes. Choose Malbec Signature for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter. Choose Shamanism for a woody and warm spicy character. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Malbec Signature or Shamanism?

Malbec Signature lasts longest (Malbec Signature 76/100, Shamanism 70/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Malbec Signature or Shamanism?

Malbec Signature projects furthest (Malbec Signature 65/100, Shamanism 43/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Malbec Signature and Shamanism smell similar?

Some overlap: a 53% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, woody and powdery accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Bergamot, Clove and Vanilla.

Is Malbec Signature or Shamanism better for summer or winter?

Shamanism suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Malbec Signature and Shamanism?

Malbec Signature has top notes of Spicy Notes, Cedar Needles, Mandarin Orange and Bergamot, heart notes of Clove, Virginia Cedar and Patchouli, a base of Vanilla, Amber, Vetiver and Musk. Shamanism has top notes of Cypress, Bergamot, Olibanum and Myrtle, heart notes of Cinnamon, Clove, Cedarwood and Orris, a base of Sandalwood, Moss, Musk and Vanilla.