Fragrance comparison

Malbec Vert vs Rafaelle

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 401 ratings analysed

Malbec Vert

O Boticário

3.99399 votes

Rank #26,591 WoodyGreen

Full profile Similar & dupes

39%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Rafaelle

Celebon

3.002 votes

Rank #65,536 CitrusWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Rafaelle takes 3 of 4 categories.

Malbec Vert
Choose it for a woody and green character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Rafaelle
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Malbec Vert1/4

Rafaelle3/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Malbec VertO Boticário

RafaelleCelebon

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.99/ 5 · 399 votes

Have 70%Had 30%Want 0%

3.00/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 17%Had 0%Want 83%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

36%Love

42%Like

11%Ok

7%Dislike

4%Hate

399 votes

50%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

50%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate50

Category winners

LongevityRafaelle

SillageRafaelle

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value54

¤ Price value75

Category winnerRafaelleBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

green92%

fruity84%

earthy77%

warm spicy69%

aromatic61%

citrus100%

woody92%

aromatic84%

fresh spicy77%

warm spicy69%

powdery61%

Scent match39%Some overlap · both woody, aromatic and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

GrapefruitPink PepperCardamomPear

Heart

Herbal NotesGrapesVetiverNutmeg

Base

MossPatchouliAmberwoodAmberMusk

Top20-40 mins

GrapefruitBlood OrangeCitronPearBergamotLavenderRosemary

Heart2-4 hrs

Pink PepperNutmegelemiGinger

Base6-8+ hrs

CedarHaitian VetiverSandalwoodAmberwoodVanilla

InformationalShared notesGrapefruit, Pink Pepper, Pear and Vetiver. Durations are only published for Rafaelle, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter57

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer0

Fall100

Winter50

Day100

Night47

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men94

Unisex5

Women0

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Casual 37%Work 34%Date 18%Party 11%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#26,591

PerfumerAdilson Rato, Frank Voelkl, Olivier Cresp

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#65,536

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerMalbec VertHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Malbec Vert by O Boticário gives the signature woody wine DNA of the Brazilian fragrance house a chilled, refreshing makeover. The scent opens immediately with tangy pink grapefruit, juicy pear, and cracked pink pepper before unveiling an unusual accord of frosted green grapes and crushed garden herbs. As it settles o…

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Rafaelle by Celebon hits you with bright Mediterranean sunlight. A sharp burst of tart grapefruit, crisp pear, and vibrant blood orange cuts through the air. You immediately notice a brisk chill. It feels clean and athletic without smelling like a cheap gym locker shower gel. Within twenty minutes, the initial citrus …

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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 Vert or Rafaelle?

Rafaelle takes 3 of 4 categories. Malbec Vert is rated 3.99/5 from 399 votes; Rafaelle is rated 3.00/5 from 2 votes. Choose Malbec Vert for a woody and green character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Rafaelle for a citrus and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Malbec Vert or Rafaelle?

Rafaelle lasts longest (Rafaelle 80/100, Malbec Vert 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Malbec Vert or Rafaelle?

Rafaelle projects furthest (Rafaelle 75/100, Malbec Vert 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Malbec Vert and Rafaelle smell similar?

Some overlap: a 39% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Grapefruit, Pink Pepper, Pear and Vetiver.

Is Malbec Vert or Rafaelle better for summer or winter?

Rafaelle suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Malbec Vert and Rafaelle?

Malbec Vert has top notes of Grapefruit, Pink Pepper, Cardamom and Pear, heart notes of Herbal Notes, Grapes, Vetiver and Nutmeg, a base of Moss, Patchouli, Amberwood and Amber. Rafaelle has top notes of Grapefruit, Blood Orange, Citron and Pear, heart notes of Pink Pepper, Nutmeg, elemi and Ginger, a base of Cedar, Haitian Vetiver, Sandalwood and Amberwood.