Malbec Vert vs Vetiver Elemi
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
44%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Malbec Vert takes 5 of 7 categories.
Malbec VertChoose it for a woody and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.
Vetiver ElemiChoose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Malbec Vert5/7
Vetiver Elemi2/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Malbec Vert
- Community sentiment
- Malbec Vert
- Longevity
- Malbec Vert
- Sillage & projection
- Malbec Vert
- Value for money
- Malbec Vert
- Versatility
- Vetiver Elemi
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Vetiver Elemi
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Malbec VertO BoticárioVetiver ElemiThe 7 VirtuesWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.99/ 5 · 399 votes
Have 70%Had 30%Want 0%
3.71/ 5 · 106 votes
Have 43%Had 14%Want 43%
Category winnerMalbec VertRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate36%Love
42%Like
11%Ok
7%Dislike
4%Hate
399 votes
29%Love
43%Like
12%Ok
10%Dislike
5%Hate
99 votes
Category winnerMalbec VertMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityMalbec Vert
SillageMalbec Vert
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerMalbec VertBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwoody100%
green92%
fruity84%
earthy77%
warm spicy69%
aromatic61%
aromatic100%
fresh spicy88%
woody77%
citrus65%
earthy53%
balsamic42%
Scent match44%Some overlap · both woody, aromatic and earthy
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
GrapefruitPink PepperCardamomPear
Heart
Herbal NotesGrapesVetiverNutmeg
Base
MossPatchouliAmberwoodAmberMusk
Top
elemiBergamotGrapefruit
Heart
GeraniumCardamomCuminNutmegJasmineRose
Base
VetiverCedarMossAmberPatchouli
InformationalShared notesGrapefruit, Cardamom, Vetiver and Nutmeg. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter57
Day–
Night–
Spring100
Summer78
Fall0
Winter46
Day–
Night–
Category winnerVetiver ElemiMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#29,502
PerfumerAdilson Rato, Frank Voelkl, Olivier Cresp
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#12,829
PerfumerAngela Stavrevska
Launched—
Reviews25
Category winnerVetiver ElemiHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotMalbec 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…
Reviews →Vetiver Elemi opens with a brisk grapefruit and elemi snap, then settles into a green, spicy vetiver with a dry, slightly smoky edge. It reads airy at first, then earthier and more herbal as it wears. This is a good fit for someone who likes fresh woods with some bite rather than a soft or sweet vetiver. Sample first …
Reviews →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 Vert or Vetiver Elemi?
Malbec Vert takes 5 of 7 categories. Malbec Vert is rated 3.99/5 from 399 votes; Vetiver Elemi is rated 3.71/5 from 106 votes. Choose Malbec Vert for a woody and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring. Choose Vetiver Elemi for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Which lasts longer, Malbec Vert or Vetiver Elemi?
Malbec Vert lasts longest (Malbec Vert 64/100, Vetiver Elemi 61/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Malbec Vert or Vetiver Elemi?
Malbec Vert projects furthest (Malbec Vert 54/100, Vetiver Elemi 50/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Malbec Vert and Vetiver Elemi smell similar?
Some overlap: a 44% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and earthy accords. Common notes include Grapefruit, Cardamom, Vetiver and Nutmeg.
Is Malbec Vert or Vetiver Elemi better for summer or winter?
For summer, Vetiver Elemi is the stronger pick. For winter, Malbec Vert is the stronger pick. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Malbec Vert and Vetiver Elemi?
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. Vetiver Elemi has top notes of elemi, Bergamot and Grapefruit, heart notes of Geranium, Cardamom, Cumin and Nutmeg, a base of Vetiver, Cedar, Moss and Amber.
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