Trace Me vs Malbec Play
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
50%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Trace Me takes 3 of 5 categories.
Trace MeChoose it for a amber and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Malbec PlayChoose it for a fresh spicy and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Trace Me3/5
Malbec Play2/5
- Ratings & consensus
- Trace Me
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Malbec Play
- Sillage & projection
- Trace Me
- Value for money
- Trace Me
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Malbec Play
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Trace MeDucatiMalbec PlayO BoticárioWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.75/ 5 · 24 votes
Have 47%Had 11%Want 42%
3.52/ 5 · 79 votes
Have 45%Had 43%Want 12%
Category winnerTrace MeRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate13%Love
67%Like
4%Ok
17%Dislike
0%Hate
24 votes · too few to score
18%Love
42%Like
22%Ok
13%Dislike
6%Hate
79 votes
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityMalbec Play
SillageTrace Me
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerTrace MeBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothamber100%
fresh spicy92%
fruity84%
woody77%
fresh69%
warm spicy61%
fresh spicy100%
warm spicy92%
wine84%
citrus77%
woody69%
amber61%
Scent match50%Some overlap · both fresh spicy, amber and warm spicy
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop15 to 30 minutes
PineappleGreen AppleBlack Pepper
Heart1 to 2 hours
NutmegViolet LeafPimento
Base3 to 5 hours
ResinsCedarAmber
Top
Black PepperViolet LeafCardamomLimeBergamotGreen AppleMandarin Orange
Heart
Red WinePatchouliCedarLavender
Base
OakmossAmberBenzoinMusk
InformationalShared notesGreen Apple, Black Pepper, Violet Leaf and Cedar. Durations are only published for Trace Me, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer13
Fall93
Winter27
Day100
Night42
Spring100
Summer78
Fall81
Winter58
Day–
Night–
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#41,568
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews3
Overall rank#40,511
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerMalbec PlayHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotTrace Me by Ducati is an aromatic fruity Eau de Toilette designed for men, released in 2013. The scent opens with a lively burst of pineapple, crisp green apple, and pungent black pepper. As the initial sweetness settles, the composition moves into a spicy, herbal heart of crushed pimento, nutmeg, and dry violet leaf.…
Reviews →Malbec Play by O Boticário takes the signature oak-aged red wine DNA of the Malbec line and gives it an energetic, youthful twist. The first spray hits you with zesty lime, crisp green apple, and cracked black pepper, cutting through the air with clean freshness. Within twenty minutes, the bright fruit gives way to a …
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, Trace Me or Malbec Play?
Trace Me takes 3 of 5 categories. Trace Me is rated 3.75/5 from 24 votes; Malbec Play is rated 3.52/5 from 79 votes. Choose Trace Me for a amber and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Malbec Play for a fresh spicy and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Which lasts longer, Trace Me or Malbec Play?
They last about the same: Malbec Play 55/100, Trace Me 53/100 for longevity in community votes.
Which projects more, Trace Me or Malbec Play?
Trace Me projects furthest (Trace Me 56/100, Malbec Play 47/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Trace Me and Malbec Play smell similar?
Some overlap: a 50% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, amber and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Green Apple, Black Pepper, Violet Leaf and Cedar.
Is Trace Me or Malbec Play better for summer or winter?
Trace Me suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Trace Me and Malbec Play?
Trace Me has top notes of Pineapple, Green Apple and Black Pepper, heart notes of Nutmeg, Violet Leaf and Pimento, a base of Resins, Cedar and Amber. Malbec Play has top notes of Black Pepper, Violet Leaf, Cardamom and Lime, heart notes of Red Wine, Patchouli, Cedar and Lavender, a base of Oakmoss, Amber, Benzoin and Musk.
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