Fragrance comparison

Rose Powder vs Malbec Noir

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

Updated 24 Oct 2026 1,015 ratings analysed

Rose Powder

Deraah Private

5.005 votes

Rank #41,724 CitrusWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

35%scent match

Some overlap

Malbec Noir

O Boticário

4.301,010 votes

Rank #23,868 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

Rose Powder
Choose it for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Malbec Noir
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Rose Powder2/4

Malbec Noir2/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Rose PowderDeraah Private

Malbec NoirO Boticário

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

5.00/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 33%Had 0%Want 67%

4.30/ 5 · 1,010 votes

Have 69%Had 31%Want 0%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

5 votes · too few to score

55%Love

30%Like

5%Ok

7%Dislike

3%Hate

1,010 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage83

♥ Love / hate100

⏱ Longevity78

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate82

Category winners

LongevityMalbec Noir

SillageRose Powder

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value80

¤ Price value57

Category winnerRose PowderBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

white floral92%

fresh spicy84%

tuberose77%

woody69%

fruity61%

woody100%

aromatic92%

citrus84%

wine77%

fruity69%

amber61%

Scent match35%Some overlap · both citrus, woody and fruity

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top20-30 mins

GrapefruitBlackcurrantPepper

Heart3-4 hrs

TuberoseNeroliPraline

Base7-9 hrs

AmberwoodSandalwoodCashmeran

Top

Water NotesPink PepperApplePineappleBergamotOrangeSicilian LemonMandarin Orange

Heart

Pinot Noir grapesRed WineLavenderPepperCorianderNeroli

Base

Tonka BeanAmberSandalwoodGinCashmeranPatchouliVetiverMusk

InformationalShared notesPepper, Neroli, Sandalwood and Cashmeran. Durations are only published for Rose Powder, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring40

Summer100

Fall80

Winter0

Day100

Night53

Spring57

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Casual 33%Work 29%Date 24%Party 14%

Men96

Unisex3

Women1

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#41,724

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#23,868

PerfumerDominique Ropion, Napoleão Bastos

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerMalbec NoirHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Do not let the name fool you. There is no actual rose in this bottle. Instead, Rose Powder by Deraah Private bursts open with tangy ruby grapefruit, dark blackcurrant nectar, and a crackle of spicy pepper. It is immediately bright and lively. Within twenty minutes, the tart citrus softens as lush tuberose and sweet pr…

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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, Rose Powder or Malbec Noir?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Rose Powder is rated 5.00/5 from 5 votes; Malbec Noir is rated 4.30/5 from 1,010 votes. Choose Rose Powder for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Malbec Noir for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Rose Powder or Malbec Noir?

Malbec Noir lasts longest (Malbec Noir 78/100, Rose Powder 70/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Rose Powder or Malbec Noir?

Rose Powder projects furthest (Rose Powder 83/100, Malbec Noir 68/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Rose Powder and Malbec Noir smell similar?

Some overlap: a 35% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, woody and fruity accords. Common notes include Pepper, Neroli, Sandalwood and Cashmeran.

Is Rose Powder or Malbec Noir better for summer or winter?

Rose Powder suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Rose Powder and Malbec Noir?

Rose Powder has top notes of Grapefruit, Blackcurrant and Pepper, heart notes of Tuberose, Neroli and Praline, a base of Amberwood, Sandalwood and Cashmeran. 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.