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Malbec Sport vs K

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

Updated 1,116 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

K takes 5 of 7 categories.

  • Malbec Sport

    Choose it for a leather and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.

  • K

    Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring.

Malbec Sport2/7
K5/7
Ratings & consensus
K
Community sentiment
K
Longevity
Malbec Sport
Sillage & projection
Malbec Sport
Value for money
K
Versatility
K
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
K

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
Malbec SportO Boticário
KNatura
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
2.74/ 5 · 384 votes
Have 43%Had 57%Want 0%
4.24/ 5 · 732 votes
Have 77%Had 23%Want 0%
Category winnerKRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
12%Love
24%Like
6%Ok
40%Dislike
17%Hate

384 votes

48%Love
37%Like
8%Ok
5%Dislike
2%Hate

732 votes

Category winnerKMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity76
〰 Sillage70
♥ Love / hate43
⏱ Longevity71
〰 Sillage59
♥ Love / hate81
Category winners

LongevityMalbec Sport

SillageMalbec Sport

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value48
¤ Price value59
Category winnerKBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
leather100%
aromatic92%
woody84%
fresh spicy77%
warm spicy69%
animalic61%
aromatic100%
fresh spicy92%
fruity84%
vanilla77%
sweet69%
citrus61%
Scent match39%Some overlap · both aromatic and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top
NutmegCardamomJuniperBergamotLimeMandarin Orange
Heart
LavenderGeraniumSageHead Space Waterfall
Base
LeatherPatchouliMuskSandalwoodVetiverAmberMossCedar
Top
Water NotesPineappleGreen LeavesAppleBergamotLemonMandarin OrangeNutmeg
Heart
LavenderBlack and Pink PepperJuniperVioletRhubarbGeraniumSageRosemary
Base
Tonka BeanVanillaHerbal NotesAmberCedarSandalwoodMuskOakmoss
InformationalShared notesNutmeg, Juniper, Bergamot 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 season
Spring36
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Spring100
Summer80
Fall0
Winter47
Day–
Night–
Category winnerKMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men98
Unisex2
Women1
Men88
Unisex9
Women3
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#40,781

PerfumerFrancisco Marano

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#23,148

PerfumerCláudio de Deus, Sonia Constant, Verônica Kato

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerKHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Malbec Sport by O Boticário takes the heavy, woody DNA of the classic Malbec line and injects it with a burst of crisp outdoor freshness. Right out of the nozzle, you get an energetic flash of tart lime, bright bergamot perfume freshness, and cool crushed juniper berries spiced with nutmeg and cardamom. As the initial…

Reviews →

K by Natura is a versatile masculine scent that opens with a crisp burst of pineapple and zesty lemon. As it settles, herbal notes of sage and lavender emerge, grounded by a warm, woody base of cedar and sandalwood. It is a solid choice for daily wear, offering a professional feel for the office or a casual setting in…

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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Malbec Sport or K?

K takes 5 of 7 categories. Malbec Sport is rated 2.74/5 from 384 votes; K is rated 4.24/5 from 732 votes. Choose Malbec Sport for a leather and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter. Choose K for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Malbec Sport or K?

Malbec Sport lasts longest (Malbec Sport 76/100, K 71/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Malbec Sport or K?

Malbec Sport projects furthest (Malbec Sport 70/100, K 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Malbec Sport and K smell similar?

Some overlap: a 39% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Nutmeg, Juniper, Bergamot and Mandarin Orange.

Is Malbec Sport or K better for summer or winter?

For summer, K is the stronger pick. For winter, Malbec Sport is the stronger pick. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Malbec Sport and K?

Malbec Sport has top notes of Nutmeg, Cardamom, Juniper and Bergamot, heart notes of Lavender, Geranium, Sage and Head Space Waterfall, a base of Leather, Patchouli, Musk and Sandalwood. K has top notes of Water Notes, Pineapple, Green Leaves and Apple, heart notes of Lavender, Black and Pink Pepper, Juniper and Violet, a base of Tonka Bean, Vanilla, Herbal Notes and Amber.

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