Fragrance comparison

Malbec Supremo vs Midnight Gold

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

Updated 29 Oct 2026 346 ratings analysed

4 wins

Malbec Supremo

O Boticário

4.2966 votes

Rank #26,851 WoodyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

45%scent match

Some overlap

Midnight Gold

Mancera

3.84280 votes

Rank #10,286 CitrusFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Malbec Supremo takes 4 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.
Midnight Gold
Choose it for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Malbec Supremo4/7

Midnight Gold3/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Malbec SupremoO Boticário

Midnight GoldMancera

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.29/ 5 · 66 votes

Have 38%Had 32%Want 30%

3.84/ 5 · 280 votes

Have 76%Had 24%Want 0%

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

33%Love

36%Like

15%Ok

13%Dislike

3%Hate

280 votes

Category winnerMalbec SupremoMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity79

〰 Sillage77

♥ Love / hate82

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate71

Category winners

LongevityMalbec Supremo

SillageMalbec Supremo

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value51

¤ Price value52

Category winnerMidnight GoldBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

warm spicy92%

amber84%

aromatic77%

fruity69%

fresh spicy61%

citrus100%

fresh spicy91%

woody83%

aromatic74%

musky65%

warm spicy56%

Scent match45%Some overlap · both woody, fresh spicy and aromatic

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

Top20-30 mins

Mandarin OrangeLimeNeroliRosemaryBlack PepperCardamom

Heart2-4 hrs

Turkish RoseCedarPatchouli Leaf

Base6-8+ hrs

White MuskAmberoak mossAgarwood (Oud)

InformationalShared notesVirginian Cedar, Black Pepper, Lime and Patchouli Leaf. Durations are only published for Midnight Gold, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring21

Summer3

Fall74

Winter100

Day23

Night100

Spring100

Summer92

Fall0

Winter33

Day100

Night53

Category winnerMidnight GoldMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men26

Unisex53

Women20

Casual 36%Work 32%Date 18%Party 14%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#26,851

PerfumerJean-Marc Chaillan, Napoleão Bastos

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#10,286

PerfumerPierre Montale

Launched—

Reviews37

Category winnerMidnight GoldHigher 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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Do not let the moody name fool you. Mancera Midnight Gold is an uplifting, sunshine-filled blend of zesty lime, juicy mandarin orange, and cracked black pepper that immediately grabs attention. As the initial citrus sparkle eases, an elegant Turkish rose blooms alongside clean cedar and fresh rosemary. Unlike heavy Mi…

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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 Supremo or Midnight Gold?

Malbec Supremo takes 4 of 7 categories. Malbec Supremo is rated 4.29/5 from 66 votes; Midnight Gold is rated 3.84/5 from 280 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 Midnight Gold for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Malbec Supremo or Midnight Gold?

Malbec Supremo lasts longest (Malbec Supremo 79/100, Midnight Gold 70/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Malbec Supremo or Midnight Gold?

Malbec Supremo projects furthest (Malbec Supremo 77/100, Midnight Gold 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Malbec Supremo and Midnight Gold smell similar?

Some overlap: a 45% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, fresh spicy and aromatic accords. Common notes include Virginian Cedar, Black Pepper, Lime and Patchouli Leaf.

Is Malbec Supremo or Midnight Gold better for summer or winter?

For summer, Midnight Gold is the stronger pick. For winter, Malbec Supremo is the stronger pick. Malbec Supremo suits evening wear; Midnight Gold suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Malbec Supremo and Midnight Gold?

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. Midnight Gold has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Lime, Neroli and Rosemary, heart notes of Turkish Rose, Cedar and Patchouli Leaf, a base of White Musk, Amber, oak moss and Agarwood (Oud).