Palolem vs Malbec Supremo
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
44%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Palolem takes 5 of 7 categories.
PalolemChoose it for a warm spicy and aromatic character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.
Malbec SupremoChoose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.
Palolem5/7
Malbec Supremo2/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Malbec Supremo
- Community sentiment
- Palolem
- Longevity
- Palolem
- Sillage & projection
- Malbec Supremo
- Value for money
- Palolem
- Versatility
- Palolem
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Palolem
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
PalolemSasvaMalbec SupremoO BoticárioWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.17/ 5 · 53 votes
Have 32%Had 6%Want 62%
4.29/ 5 · 66 votes
Have 38%Had 32%Want 30%
Category winnerMalbec SupremoRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate48%Love
41%Like
3%Ok
3%Dislike
3%Hate
29 votes
45%Love
45%Like
2%Ok
8%Dislike
0%Hate
66 votes
Category winnerPalolemMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityPalolem
SillageMalbec Supremo
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerPalolemBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwarm spicy100%
aromatic92%
floral84%
amber77%
citrus69%
sweet61%
woody100%
warm spicy92%
amber84%
aromatic77%
fruity69%
fresh spicy61%
Scent match44%Some overlap · both warm spicy, aromatic and amber
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
OrangeRumCinnamonBourbon VanillaPlumCardamom
Heart
SageCarnationChampacaJasmineBlack PepperLavender
Base
AmberMossMuskCedarBenzoinBalsamic Notes
Top
CedarOlibanumCassisFruity NotesBlack PepperLimeViolet LeafLemon
Heart
OakVirginian CedarPatchouliPatchouli LeafCinnamonCoffeeLicorice
Base
AmberBenzoinMossLeatherwoodMusk
InformationalShared notesCinnamon, Black Pepper, Amber and Moss. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring81
Summer81
Fall100
Winter63
Day86
Night100
Spring21
Summer3
Fall74
Winter100
Day23
Night100
Category winnerPalolemMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#10,214
PerfumerPing Wei Ling
Launched—
Reviews10
Overall rank#28,617
PerfumerJean-Marc Chaillan, Napoleão Bastos
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerPalolemHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotPalolem by Sasva opens with a bright orange lift warmed by rum, cinnamon and cardamom, then turns plush with plum and bourbon vanilla. As it settles, aromatic herbs, peppery florals and a soft lavender thread keep it textured rather than syrupy. The dry down reads ambered and balsamic with cedar, moss and clean musk, …
Reviews →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…
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, Palolem or Malbec Supremo?
Palolem takes 5 of 7 categories. Palolem is rated 4.17/5 from 53 votes; Malbec Supremo is rated 4.29/5 from 66 votes. Choose Palolem for a warm spicy and aromatic character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Malbec Supremo for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, Palolem or Malbec Supremo?
Palolem lasts longest (Palolem 84/100, Malbec Supremo 79/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Palolem or Malbec Supremo?
Malbec Supremo projects furthest (Malbec Supremo 77/100, Palolem 74/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Palolem and Malbec Supremo smell similar?
Some overlap: a 44% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, aromatic and amber accords. Common notes include Cinnamon, Black Pepper, Amber and Moss.
Is Palolem or Malbec Supremo better for summer or winter?
For summer, Palolem is the stronger pick. For winter, Malbec Supremo is the stronger pick. Palolem suits evening wear; Malbec Supremo suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Palolem and Malbec Supremo?
Palolem has top notes of Orange, Rum, Cinnamon and Bourbon Vanilla, heart notes of Sage, Carnation, Champaca and Jasmine, a base of Amber, Moss, Musk and Cedar. 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.
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