Patchouli de Sumatra vs Malbec Sport
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
48%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Patchouli de Sumatra takes 4 of 7 categories.
Patchouli de SumatraChoose it for a patchouli and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Malbec SportChoose it for a leather and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter.
Patchouli de Sumatra4/7
Malbec Sport3/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Patchouli de Sumatra
- Community sentiment
- Patchouli de Sumatra
- Longevity
- Malbec Sport
- Sillage & projection
- Malbec Sport
- Value for money
- Malbec Sport
- Versatility
- Patchouli de Sumatra
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Patchouli de Sumatra
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Patchouli de SumatraChopardMalbec SportO BoticárioWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.37/ 5 · 121 votes
Have 83%Had 17%Want 0%
2.74/ 5 · 384 votes
Have 43%Had 57%Want 0%
Category winnerPatchouli de SumatraRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate59%Love
26%Like
11%Ok
4%Dislike
1%Hate
121 votes
12%Love
24%Like
6%Ok
40%Dislike
17%Hate
384 votes
Category winnerPatchouli de SumatraMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityMalbec Sport
SillageMalbec Sport
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerMalbec SportBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothpatchouli100%
aromatic90%
woody80%
warm spicy70%
fresh spicy60%
citrus50%
leather100%
aromatic92%
woody84%
fresh spicy77%
warm spicy69%
animalic61%
Scent match48%Some overlap · both aromatic, woody and warm spicy
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop15-30 mins
Indonesian Patchouli LeafLimeCalabrian bergamot
Heart2-4 hrs
JuniperGuatemalan CardamomClary SageBrazilian Orange
Base6-8+ hrs
PatchouliGeranium
Top
NutmegCardamomJuniperBergamotLimeMandarin Orange
Heart
LavenderGeraniumSageHead Space Waterfall
Base
LeatherPatchouliMuskSandalwoodVetiverAmberMossCedar
InformationalShared notesLime, Calabrian bergamot, Juniper and Patchouli. Durations are only published for Patchouli de Sumatra, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer70
Fall0
Winter49
Day100
Night91
Spring36
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Category winnerPatchouli de SumatraMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#10,959
PerfumerDora Baghriche
Launched2022
Reviews5
Overall rank#45,538
PerfumerFrancisco Marano
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerPatchouli de SumatraHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotPatchouli de Sumatra by Chopard rethinks traditional woody chypres by leaning into crisp outdoor freshness rather than heavy smoke or dessert syrup. The first spray releases a brisk splash of lime and Calabrian bergamot layered over raw Indonesian patchouli leaf. You get an immediate green snap that feels cool and ref…
Reviews →Malbec Sport by O Boticário takes the heavy, woody DNA of the classic Malbec line and injects it with a burst of crisp outdoor freshness. Right out of the nozzle, you get an energetic flash of tart lime, bright bergamot perfume freshness, and cool crushed juniper berries spiced with nutmeg and cardamom. As the initial…
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, Patchouli de Sumatra or Malbec Sport?
Patchouli de Sumatra takes 4 of 7 categories. Patchouli de Sumatra is rated 4.37/5 from 121 votes; Malbec Sport is rated 2.74/5 from 384 votes. Choose Patchouli de Sumatra for a patchouli and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Malbec Sport for a leather and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter.
Which lasts longer, Patchouli de Sumatra or Malbec Sport?
Malbec Sport lasts longest (Malbec Sport 76/100, Patchouli de Sumatra 69/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Patchouli de Sumatra or Malbec Sport?
Malbec Sport projects furthest (Malbec Sport 70/100, Patchouli de Sumatra 63/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Patchouli de Sumatra and Malbec Sport smell similar?
Some overlap: a 48% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Lime, Calabrian bergamot, Juniper and Patchouli.
Is Patchouli de Sumatra or Malbec Sport better for summer or winter?
For summer, Patchouli de Sumatra is the stronger pick. For winter, Malbec Sport is the stronger pick. Patchouli de Sumatra suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Patchouli de Sumatra and Malbec Sport?
Patchouli de Sumatra has top notes of Indonesian Patchouli Leaf, Lime and Calabrian bergamot, heart notes of Juniper, Guatemalan Cardamom, Clary Sage and Brazilian Orange, a base of Patchouli and Geranium. Malbec Sport has top notes of Nutmeg, Cardamom, Juniper and Bergamot, heart notes of Lavender, Geranium, Sage and Head Space Waterfall, a base of Leather, Patchouli, Musk and Sandalwood.
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