Paithani vs Malbec Gold (2020)
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
38%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Malbec Gold (2020) takes 3 of 4 categories.
PaithaniChoose it for a warm spicy and leather character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Malbec Gold (2020)Choose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.
Paithani1/4
Malbec Gold (2020)3/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Malbec Gold (2020)
- Sillage & projection
- Malbec Gold (2020)
- Value for money
- Malbec Gold (2020)
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Paithani
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
PaithaniPenhaligon'sMalbec Gold (2020)O BoticárioWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.90/ 5 · 205 votes
Have 76%Had 24%Want 0%
2.00/ 5 · 4 votes
Have 41%Had 26%Want 33%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate38%Love
41%Like
10%Ok
11%Dislike
1%Hate
150 votes
0%Love
25%Like
0%Ok
25%Dislike
50%Hate
4 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityMalbec Gold (2020)
SillageMalbec Gold (2020)
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerMalbec Gold (2020)Best value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwarm spicy100%
leather92%
fresh spicy84%
amber77%
woody69%
aromatic61%
amber100%
woody92%
wine84%
fruity77%
fresh spicy69%
vanilla61%
Scent match38%Some overlap · both amber, woody and fresh spicy
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
CardamomNutmegBlack Pepper
Heart
MilkRoseMate
Base
LeatherAmberwoodLabdanumCedar
Top
AppleMandarin OrangeAfrican GingerBlack PepperArtemisiaSicilian Lemon
Heart
Red WineOrange BlossomNutmegCinnamonLavenderLeather
Base
LabdanumAmberwoodVanillaCashmeranTexas CedarAgarwoodFrankincensePatchouli
InformationalShared notesNutmeg, Black Pepper, Leather and Amberwood. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring46
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Spring0
Summer0
Fall33
Winter100
Day33
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#5,066
PerfumerAlex Lee
Launched—
Reviews45
Overall rank#79,093
PerfumerNapoleão Bastos
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerPaithaniHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotPaithani is a warm spicy leather fragrance with a chai-like softness: cardamom, nutmeg and pepper over milky rose, cedar, labdanum and amberwood. On skin it often reads as warm suede, spiced tea and polished wood, with a dry, aromatic edge rather than heavy sweetness. It suits people who enjoy bold spice, soft leather…
Reviews →Malbec Gold (2020) by O Boticário opens with a crisp burst of juicy red apple and zesty ginger, spiced with crushed black pepper. The initial punch quickly gives way to the signature Malbec red wine accord, swirling with warm cinnamon, orange blossom, and smooth leather. As the hours tick by, the base settles into a t…
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, Paithani or Malbec Gold (2020)?
Malbec Gold (2020) takes 3 of 4 categories. Paithani is rated 3.90/5 from 205 votes; Malbec Gold (2020) is rated 2.00/5 from 4 votes. Choose Paithani for a warm spicy and leather character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. Choose Malbec Gold (2020) for a amber and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, Paithani or Malbec Gold (2020)?
Malbec Gold (2020) lasts longest (Malbec Gold (2020) 80/100, Paithani 76/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Paithani or Malbec Gold (2020)?
Malbec Gold (2020) projects furthest (Malbec Gold (2020) 75/100, Paithani 70/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Paithani and Malbec Gold (2020) smell similar?
Some overlap: a 38% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, woody and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Nutmeg, Black Pepper, Leather and Amberwood.
Is Paithani or Malbec Gold (2020) better for summer or winter?
Malbec Gold (2020) suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Paithani and Malbec Gold (2020)?
Paithani has top notes of Cardamom, Nutmeg and Black Pepper, heart notes of Milk, Rose and Mate, a base of Leather, Amberwood, Labdanum and Cedar. Malbec Gold (2020) has top notes of Apple, Mandarin Orange, African Ginger and Black Pepper, heart notes of Red Wine, Orange Blossom, Nutmeg and Cinnamon, a base of Labdanum, Amberwood, Vanilla and Cashmeran.
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