Vodka Night vs Malbec Icon
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
54%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Malbec Icon takes 4 of 7 categories.
Vodka NightChoose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Malbec IconChoose it for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.
Vodka Night3/7
Malbec Icon4/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Malbec Icon
- Community sentiment
- Malbec Icon
- Longevity
- Malbec Icon
- Sillage & projection
- Malbec Icon
- Value for money
- Vodka Night
- Versatility
- Vodka Night
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Vodka Night
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Vodka NightParis ElyseesMalbec IconO BoticárioWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.28/ 5 · 134 votes
Have 41%Had 42%Want 17%
4.06/ 5 · 319 votes
Have 85%Had 15%Want 0%
Category winnerMalbec IconRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate13%Love
43%Like
13%Ok
22%Dislike
10%Hate
134 votes
39%Love
41%Like
10%Ok
4%Dislike
5%Hate
319 votes
Category winnerMalbec IconMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityMalbec Icon
SillageMalbec Icon
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerVodka NightBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothcitrus100%
woody92%
aromatic84%
earthy77%
green69%
warm spicy61%
woody100%
fresh spicy92%
aromatic84%
warm spicy77%
patchouli69%
citrus61%
Scent match54%Some overlap · both woody, aromatic and citrus
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop15 to 30 minutes
ClementineHerbal NotesOrangeLemon
Heart1 to 2 hours
NutmegCardamomFloral Notes
Base2 to 3 hours
VetiverBrazil nutPatchouliAmber
Top
Black PepperCardamomBergamotThymeLemon
Heart
LavenderNutmegCedar Leaves
Base
CedarPatchouliBirchVetiverAmber
InformationalShared notesLemon, Nutmeg, Cardamom and Vetiver. Durations are only published for Vodka Night, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer78
Fall78
Winter46
Day100
Night88
Spring99
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Category winnerVodka NightMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#21,462
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews11
Overall rank#28,639
PerfumerAlexis Grugeon
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerVodka NightHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotVodka Night by Paris Elysees is an affordable woody spicy men's fragrance built around bright citrus and warm, earthy undertones. It opens with an energetic burst of tart lemon, juicy orange, and sweet clementine, backed by a crisp streak of herbal notes. As the sharp initial punch softens, the heart brings in kitchen…
Reviews →Malbec Icon by O Boticário is a crisp, woody chypre built around vibrant spices and clean forest woods. The fragrance opens with a sharp burst of cracked black pepper, zesty lemon, and herbal thyme that immediately wakes up the senses. As it warms on the skin, smooth cedar leaves, aromatic lavender, and warm nutmeg cr…
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, Vodka Night or Malbec Icon?
Malbec Icon takes 4 of 7 categories. Vodka Night is rated 3.28/5 from 134 votes; Malbec Icon is rated 4.06/5 from 319 votes. Choose Vodka Night for a citrus and woody character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Malbec Icon for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.
Which lasts longer, Vodka Night or Malbec Icon?
Malbec Icon lasts longest (Malbec Icon 69/100, Vodka Night 54/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Vodka Night or Malbec Icon?
Malbec Icon projects furthest (Malbec Icon 58/100, Vodka Night 49/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Vodka Night and Malbec Icon smell similar?
Some overlap: a 54% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and citrus accords. Common notes include Lemon, Nutmeg, Cardamom and Vetiver.
Is Vodka Night or Malbec Icon better for summer or winter?
For summer, Vodka Night is the stronger pick. For winter, Malbec Icon is the stronger pick. Vodka Night suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Vodka Night and Malbec Icon?
Vodka Night has top notes of Clementine, Herbal Notes, Orange and Lemon, heart notes of Nutmeg, Cardamom and Floral Notes, a base of Vetiver, Brazil nut, Patchouli and Amber. Malbec Icon has top notes of Black Pepper, Cardamom, Bergamot and Thyme, heart notes of Lavender, Nutmeg and Cedar Leaves, a base of Cedar, Patchouli, Birch and Vetiver.
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