Fragrance comparison

Patchouli Intense vs Malbec Noir

Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.

Updated 12 Oct 2026 1,290 ratings analysed

4 wins

Patchouli Intense

Molinard · 2015

4.23280 votes

Rank #1,875 WoodyPatchouli

Full profile Similar & dupes

32%scent match

Clearly different

Malbec Noir

O Boticário

4.301,010 votes

Rank #23,044 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Patchouli Intense takes 4 of 7 categories.

Patchouli Intense
Choose it for a woody and patchouli character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and value for money. Best in winter.
Malbec Noir
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus and versatility. Best in winter.

Patchouli Intense4/7

Malbec Noir2/7

Ratings & consensus: Malbec Noir
Community sentiment: Patchouli Intense
Longevity: Patchouli Intense
Sillage & projection: Tie
Value for money: Patchouli Intense
Versatility: Malbec Noir
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Patchouli Intense

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance

Patchouli IntenseMolinard

Malbec NoirO Boticário

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.23/ 5 · 280 votes

Have 64%Had 36%Want 0%

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 hate

47%Love

41%Like

1%Ok

12%Dislike

0%Hate

266 votes

55%Love

30%Like

5%Ok

7%Dislike

3%Hate

1,010 votes

Category winnerPatchouli IntenseMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity79

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ Longevity78

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate82

Category winners

LongevityPatchouli Intense

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value59

¤ Price value57

Category winnerPatchouli IntenseBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

patchouli92%

sweet84%

warm spicy77%

powdery61%

amber53%

woody100%

aromatic92%

citrus84%

wine77%

fruity69%

amber61%

Scent match32%Clearly different · both woody and amber

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top

AmberOrangeNeroliJasmine

Heart

PatchouliCashmeranTonka Bean

Base

SandalwoodWhite Musk

Top

Water NotesPink PepperApplePineappleBergamotOrangeSicilian LemonMandarin Orange

Heart

Pinot Noir grapesRed WineLavenderPepperCorianderNeroli

Base

Tonka BeanAmberSandalwoodGinCashmeranPatchouliVetiverMusk

InformationalShared notesAmber, Orange, Neroli and Patchouli. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring31

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring57

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerMalbec NoirMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men19

Unisex38

Women44

Men96

Unisex3

Women1

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#1,875

PerfumerNot listed

Launched2015

Reviews51

Overall rank#23,044

PerfumerDominique Ropion, Napoleão Bastos

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerPatchouli IntenseHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Molinard Patchouli Intense takes the earthy, dark character of real patchouli leaves and smooths it out with rich hazelnut praline, warm tonka bean, and creamy sandalwood. Right after the first spray, a gentle touch of crisp neroli and white jasmine cuts through the richness, keeping the opening lively rather than sti…

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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…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Patchouli Intense or Malbec Noir?

Patchouli Intense takes 4 of 7 categories. Patchouli Intense is rated 4.23/5 from 280 votes; Malbec Noir is rated 4.30/5 from 1,010 votes. Choose Patchouli Intense for a woody and patchouli character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and value for money. Best in winter. Choose Malbec Noir for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus and versatility. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Patchouli Intense or Malbec Noir?

They last about the same: Patchouli Intense 79/100, Malbec Noir 78/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Patchouli Intense or Malbec Noir?

Projection is very close: Patchouli Intense 68/100, Malbec Noir 68/100 for sillage.

Do Patchouli Intense and Malbec Noir smell similar?

Clearly different: a 32% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and amber accords. Common notes include Amber, Orange, Neroli and Patchouli.

Is Patchouli Intense or Malbec Noir better for summer or winter?

For summer, Patchouli Intense is the stronger pick. For winter, Patchouli Intense is the stronger pick. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Patchouli Intense and Malbec Noir?

Patchouli Intense has top notes of Amber, Orange, Neroli and Jasmine, heart notes of Patchouli, Cashmeran and Tonka Bean, a base of Sandalwood and White Musk. 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.