Fragrance comparison

Malbec Supremo vs Malbec Play

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 145 ratings analysed

5 wins

Malbec Supremo

O Boticário

4.2966 votes

Rank #28,744 WoodyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

52%scent match

Some overlap

Malbec Play

O Boticário

3.5279 votes

Rank #40,798 Fresh SpicyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Malbec Supremo takes 5 of 7 categories.

Malbec Supremo
Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear.
Malbec Play
Choose it for a fresh spicy and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in spring.

Malbec Supremo5/7

Malbec Play2/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Malbec SupremoO Boticário

Malbec PlayO Boticário

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.29/ 5 · 66 votes

Have 38%Had 32%Want 30%

3.52/ 5 · 79 votes

Have 45%Had 43%Want 12%

Category winnerMalbec SupremoRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

45%Love

45%Like

2%Ok

8%Dislike

0%Hate

66 votes

18%Love

42%Like

22%Ok

13%Dislike

6%Hate

79 votes

Category winnerMalbec SupremoMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity79

〰 Sillage77

♥ Love / hate82

⏱ Longevity55

〰 Sillage47

♥ Love / hate63

Category winners

LongevityMalbec Supremo

SillageMalbec Supremo

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value51

¤ Price value61

Category winnerMalbec PlayBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

warm spicy92%

amber84%

aromatic77%

fruity69%

fresh spicy61%

fresh spicy100%

warm spicy92%

wine84%

citrus77%

woody69%

amber61%

Scent match52%Some overlap · both warm spicy, woody and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

CedarOlibanumCassisFruity NotesBlack PepperLimeViolet LeafLemon

Heart

OakVirginian CedarPatchouliPatchouli LeafCinnamonCoffeeLicorice

Base

AmberBenzoinMossLeatherwoodMusk

Top

Black PepperViolet LeafCardamomLimeBergamotGreen AppleMandarin Orange

Heart

Red WinePatchouliCedarLavender

Base

OakmossAmberBenzoinMusk

InformationalShared notesVirginian Cedar, Black Pepper, Lime and Violet Leaf. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring21

Summer3

Fall74

Winter100

Day23

Night100

Spring100

Summer78

Fall81

Winter58

Day–

Night–

Category winnerMalbec PlayMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men95

Unisex5

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#28,744

PerfumerJean-Marc Chaillan, Napoleão Bastos

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#40,798

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerMalbec SupremoHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Malbec Supremo by O Boticário opens with a burst of zesty lime, fresh bergamot, and cracked black pepper, quickly balanced by tart cassis. This energetic start makes way for a dense, masculine core centered around cedarwood, aged oak, and warm cinnamon. A subtle dark coffee note adds depth without making it smell like…

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Malbec Play by O Boticário takes the signature oak-aged red wine DNA of the Malbec line and gives it an energetic, youthful twist. The first spray hits you with zesty lime, crisp green apple, and cracked black pepper, cutting through the air with clean freshness. Within twenty minutes, the bright fruit gives way to a …

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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 Supremo or Malbec Play?

Malbec Supremo takes 5 of 7 categories. Malbec Supremo is rated 4.29/5 from 66 votes; Malbec Play is rated 3.52/5 from 79 votes. Choose Malbec Supremo for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Malbec Play for a fresh spicy and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Malbec Supremo or Malbec Play?

Malbec Supremo lasts longest (Malbec Supremo 79/100, Malbec Play 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Malbec Supremo or Malbec Play?

Malbec Supremo projects furthest (Malbec Supremo 77/100, Malbec Play 47/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Malbec Supremo and Malbec Play smell similar?

Some overlap: a 52% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, woody and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Virginian Cedar, Black Pepper, Lime and Violet Leaf.

Is Malbec Supremo or Malbec Play better for summer or winter?

For summer, Malbec Play is the stronger pick. For winter, Malbec Supremo is the stronger pick. Malbec Supremo suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Malbec Supremo and Malbec Play?

Malbec Supremo has top notes of Cedar, Olibanum, Cassis and Fruity Notes, heart notes of Oak, Virginian Cedar, Patchouli and Patchouli Leaf, a base of Amber, Benzoin, Moss and Leatherwood. Malbec Play has top notes of Black Pepper, Violet Leaf, Cardamom and Lime, heart notes of Red Wine, Patchouli, Cedar and Lavender, a base of Oakmoss, Amber, Benzoin and Musk.