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Rahaba vs Malbec Noir

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

Updated 1,083 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Malbec Noir takes 4 of 7 categories.

  • Rahaba

    Choose it for a sweet and vanilla character. Wins on versatility. Best in summer.

  • Malbec Noir

    Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in winter.

Rahaba1/7
Malbec Noir4/7
Ratings & consensus
Malbec Noir
Community sentiment
Malbec Noir
Longevity
Tie
Sillage & projection
Tie
Value for money
Malbec Noir
Versatility
Rahaba
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Malbec Noir

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
RahabaAnfas
Malbec NoirO Boticário
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
3.84/ 5 · 73 votes
Have 28%Had 8%Want 64%
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
40%Love
26%Like
18%Ok
11%Dislike
5%Hate

73 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
⏱ Longevity78
〰 Sillage68
♥ Love / hate71
⏱ Longevity78
〰 Sillage68
♥ Love / hate82
Category winners

LongevityTie

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value44
¤ Price value57
Category winnerMalbec NoirBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
sweet100%
vanilla92%
fruity84%
woody77%
powdery69%
aromatic61%
woody100%
aromatic92%
citrus84%
wine77%
fruity69%
amber61%
Scent match37%Some overlap · both woody, fruity and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top
PineappleGinOrange
Heart
Damask RoseGrasse RoseOrris
Base
VanillaTonka BeanSandalwoodAlmondAmberTolu Balsam
Top
Water NotesPink PepperApplePineappleBergamotOrangeSicilian LemonMandarin Orange
Heart
Pinot Noir grapesRed WineLavenderPepperCorianderNeroli
Base
Tonka BeanAmberSandalwoodGinCashmeranPatchouliVetiverMusk
InformationalShared notesPineapple, Gin, Orange and Tonka Bean. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring87
Summer100
Fall0
Winter66
Day–
Night–
Spring57
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Category winnerRahabaMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men10
Unisex47
Women43
Men96
Unisex3
Women1
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#33,735

PerfumerChristian Carbonnel

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#25,820

PerfumerDominique Ropion, Napoleão Bastos

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerMalbec NoirHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Rahaba opens with an energetic kick of crisp gin, juicy pineapple, and bright orange peel. The sharp fruity top softens quickly as powdery orris and damask rose emerge through the center, rounding off the initial alcoholic snap. As the scent settles on skin, a thick base of sweet vanilla, warm tonka bean, and soft alm…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Rahaba or Malbec Noir?

Malbec Noir takes 4 of 7 categories. Rahaba is rated 3.84/5 from 73 votes; Malbec Noir is rated 4.30/5 from 1,010 votes. Choose Rahaba for a sweet and vanilla character. Wins on versatility. Best in summer. Choose Malbec Noir for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Rahaba or Malbec Noir?

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

Which projects more, Rahaba or Malbec Noir?

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

Do Rahaba and Malbec Noir smell similar?

Some overlap: a 37% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, fruity and aromatic accords. Common notes include Pineapple, Gin, Orange and Tonka Bean.

Is Rahaba or Malbec Noir better for summer or winter?

For summer, Rahaba is the stronger pick. For winter, Malbec Noir is the stronger pick. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Rahaba and Malbec Noir?

Rahaba has top notes of Pineapple, Gin and Orange, heart notes of Damask Rose, Grasse Rose and Orris, a base of Vanilla, Tonka Bean, Sandalwood and Almond. 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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