Fragrance comparison

Malbec Sport vs Navigator

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

Updated 9 Oct 2026 410 ratings analysed

Malbec Sport

O Boticário

2.74384 votes

Rank #40,161 LeatherAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

51%scent match

Some overlap

5 wins

Navigator

Houbigant

3.8526 votes

Rank #37,248 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Navigator takes 5 of 7 categories.

Malbec Sport
Choose it for a leather and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.
Navigator
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Malbec Sport2/7

Navigator5/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Malbec SportO Boticário

NavigatorHoubigant

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

2.74/ 5 · 384 votes

Have 43%Had 57%Want 0%

3.85/ 5 · 26 votes

Have 40%Had 29%Want 31%

Category winnerNavigatorRating 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

19%Love

62%Like

4%Ok

15%Dislike

0%Hate

26 votes

Category winnerNavigatorMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate43

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate71

Category winners

LongevityMalbec Sport

SillageMalbec Sport

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value48

¤ Price value72

Category winnerNavigatorBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

leather100%

aromatic92%

woody84%

fresh spicy77%

warm spicy69%

animalic61%

aromatic100%

woody92%

fresh spicy84%

musky77%

lavender69%

powdery61%

Scent match51%Some overlap · both aromatic, woody 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

Top20-30 mins

JuniperLemon

Heart2-4 hrs

LavenderPatchouliNutmeg

Base5-7 hrs

MuskVetiverSandalwoodTonka BeanAmber

InformationalShared notesNutmeg, Juniper, Lavender and Patchouli. Durations are only published for Navigator, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring36

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring91

Summer100

Fall73

Winter27

Day100

Night41

Category winnerNavigatorMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men98

Unisex2

Women1

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Work 38%Casual 36%Date 16%Party 10%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#40,161

PerfumerFrancisco Marano

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#37,248

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerNavigatorHigher 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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Houbigant Navigator delivers a bracing blast of tart lemon and crushed juniper berries right out of the nozzle. The initial spray carries a brief alcohol rush, but it quickly settles into a crisp, piney freshness reminiscent of chilled gin. Within twenty minutes, the bright citrus softens into clean French lavender, e…

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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 Sport or Navigator?

Navigator takes 5 of 7 categories. Malbec Sport is rated 2.74/5 from 384 votes; Navigator is rated 3.85/5 from 26 votes. Choose Malbec Sport for a leather and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter. Choose Navigator for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Malbec Sport or Navigator?

Malbec Sport lasts longest (Malbec Sport 76/100, Navigator 66/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Malbec Sport or Navigator?

Malbec Sport projects furthest (Malbec Sport 70/100, Navigator 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Malbec Sport and Navigator smell similar?

Some overlap: a 51% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Nutmeg, Juniper, Lavender and Patchouli.

Is Malbec Sport or Navigator better for summer or winter?

For summer, Navigator is the stronger pick. For winter, Malbec Sport is the stronger pick. Navigator suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Malbec Sport and Navigator?

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. Navigator has top notes of Juniper and Lemon, heart notes of Lavender, Patchouli and Nutmeg, a base of Musk, Vetiver, Sandalwood and Tonka Bean.