Fragrance comparison

Malbec Sport vs Mezzo

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 404 ratings analysed

3 wins

Malbec Sport

O Boticário

2.74384 votes

Rank #45,707 LeatherAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

46%scent match

Some overlap

Mezzo

Paris Elysees

4.3520 votes

Rank #51,893 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Malbec Sport takes 3 of 5 categories.

Malbec Sport
Choose it for a leather and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Mezzo
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Malbec Sport3/5

Mezzo2/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Malbec SportO Boticário

MezzoParis Elysees

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

2.74/ 5 · 384 votes

Have 43%Had 57%Want 0%

4.35/ 5 · 20 votes

Have 28%Had 34%Want 38%

Category winnerMezzoRating 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

50%Love

45%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

5%Hate

20 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate43

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate84

Category winners

LongevityMalbec Sport

SillageMalbec Sport

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value48

¤ Price value84

Category winnerMezzoBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

leather100%

aromatic92%

woody84%

fresh spicy77%

warm spicy69%

animalic61%

aromatic100%

fresh spicy90%

woody80%

mossy70%

amber60%

white floral50%

Scent match46%Some overlap · both aromatic, fresh spicy and woody

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

Top30 to 45 minutes

ThymeLime

Heart2 to 4 hours

JuniperJasmineNutmeg

Base5 to 8 hours

MossAmberSandalowood

InformationalShared notesNutmeg, Juniper, Lime and Amber. Durations are only published for Mezzo, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring36

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring45

Summer18

Fall100

Winter100

Day60

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men98

Unisex2

Women1

Men91

Unisex0

Women9

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#45,707

PerfumerFrancisco Marano

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#51,893

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerMalbec SportHigher 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…

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Mezzo by Paris Elysees is a classic aromatic fragrance for men, originally released in 2014. It opens with a sharp burst of tart lime balanced by dry, herbal thyme. As the citrus settles, the heart reveals crisp juniper berries, warm culinary nutmeg, and a clean touch of jasmine petal. The base shifts into a tradition…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Malbec Sport or Mezzo?

Malbec Sport takes 3 of 5 categories. Malbec Sport is rated 2.74/5 from 384 votes; Mezzo is rated 4.35/5 from 20 votes. Choose Malbec Sport for a leather and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. Choose Mezzo for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Malbec Sport or Mezzo?

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

Which projects more, Malbec Sport or Mezzo?

Malbec Sport projects furthest (Malbec Sport 70/100, Mezzo 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Malbec Sport and Mezzo smell similar?

Some overlap: a 46% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, fresh spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Nutmeg, Juniper, Lime and Amber.

Is Malbec Sport or Mezzo better for summer or winter?

Mezzo suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Malbec Sport and Mezzo?

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. Mezzo has top notes of Thyme and Lime, heart notes of Juniper, Jasmine and Nutmeg, a base of Moss, Amber and Sandalowood.