Only The Brave Extreme vs Malbec Noir
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
45%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Malbec Noir takes 5 of 7 categories.
Only The Brave ExtremeChoose it for a amber and fruity character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Malbec NoirChoose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.
Only The Brave Extreme2/7
Malbec Noir5/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Malbec Noir
- Community sentiment
- Malbec Noir
- Longevity
- Malbec Noir
- Sillage & projection
- Malbec Noir
- Value for money
- Only The Brave Extreme
- Versatility
- Only The Brave Extreme
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Malbec Noir
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Only The Brave ExtremeDieselMalbec NoirO BoticárioWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.83/ 5 · 144 votes
Have 38%Had 23%Want 40%
4.30/ 5 · 1,010 votes
Have 69%Had 31%Want 0%
Category winnerMalbec NoirRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate38%Love
30%Like
13%Ok
19%Dislike
1%Hate
144 votes
55%Love
30%Like
5%Ok
7%Dislike
3%Hate
1,010 votes
Category winnerMalbec NoirMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityMalbec Noir
SillageMalbec Noir
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerOnly The Brave ExtremeBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothamber100%
fruity92%
leather84%
citrus77%
rose69%
aromatic61%
woody100%
aromatic92%
citrus84%
wine77%
fruity69%
amber61%
Scent match45%Some overlap · both amber, fruity and citrus
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop1 to 2 hours
AppleMandarin OrangeLemon
Heart3 to 4 hours
LeatherRoseCoriander
Base5 to 8 hours
Tonka BeanStyraxLabdanum
Top
Water NotesPink PepperApplePineappleBergamotOrangeSicilian LemonMandarin Orange
Heart
Pinot Noir grapesRed WineLavenderPepperCorianderNeroli
Base
Tonka BeanAmberSandalwoodGinCashmeranPatchouliVetiverMusk
InformationalShared notesApple, Mandarin Orange, Lemon and Coriander. Durations are only published for Only The Brave Extreme, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer55
Fall100
Winter93
Day93
Night100
Spring57
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Category winnerOnly The Brave ExtremeMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#33,551
PerfumerAlienor Massenet
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#25,090
PerfumerDominique Ropion, Napoleão Bastos
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerMalbec NoirHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotOnly The Brave Extreme by Diesel delivers a punchy mix of crisp fruits, warm resins, and smooth leather. The scent starts bright and energetic, pairing crisp apple with tart lemon and juicy mandarin orange. As the initial brightness settles, a distinct leather note steps forward alongside coriander and a subtle rose a…
Reviews →O Boticário Malbec Noir combines a crisp, fruit-forward opening with a rich, dark base built around red wine and woods. It kicks off with a splash of aquatic freshness, tart green apple, juicy pineapple, and bright citrus that immediately grabs your attention. As the initial freshness settles, a distinct note of chill…
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, Only The Brave Extreme or Malbec Noir?
Malbec Noir takes 5 of 7 categories. Only The Brave Extreme is rated 3.83/5 from 144 votes; Malbec Noir is rated 4.30/5 from 1,010 votes. Choose Only The Brave Extreme for a amber and fruity character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in spring, day or night wear. Choose Malbec Noir for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.
Which lasts longer, Only The Brave Extreme or Malbec Noir?
Malbec Noir lasts longest (Malbec Noir 78/100, Only The Brave Extreme 75/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Only The Brave Extreme or Malbec Noir?
Projection is very close: Malbec Noir 68/100, Only The Brave Extreme 67/100 for sillage.
Do Only The Brave Extreme and Malbec Noir smell similar?
Some overlap: a 45% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, fruity and citrus accords. Common notes include Apple, Mandarin Orange, Lemon and Coriander.
Is Only The Brave Extreme or Malbec Noir better for summer or winter?
For summer, Only The Brave Extreme is the stronger pick. For winter, Malbec Noir is the stronger pick. Only The Brave Extreme suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Only The Brave Extreme and Malbec Noir?
Only The Brave Extreme has top notes of Apple, Mandarin Orange and Lemon, heart notes of Leather, Rose and Coriander, a base of Tonka Bean, Styrax and Labdanum. Malbec Noir has top notes of Water Notes, Pink Pepper, Apple and Pineapple, heart notes of Pinot Noir grapes, Red Wine, Lavender and Pepper, a base of Tonka Bean, Amber, Sandalwood and Gin.
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