Fragrance comparison

WE ± Tweed vs Malbec Play

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 151 ratings analysed

5 wins

WE ± Tweed

UERMI · 2014

4.2472 votes

Rank #16,715 AmberMusky

Full profile Similar & dupes

43%scent match

Some overlap

Malbec Play

O Boticário

3.5279 votes

Rank #36,982 Fresh SpicyWarm Spicy

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

WE ± Tweed takes 5 of 7 categories.

WE ± Tweed
Choose it for a amber and musky character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Malbec Play
Choose it for a fresh spicy and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in spring.

WE ± Tweed5/7

Malbec Play2/7

Ratings & consensus: WE ± Tweed
Community sentiment: WE ± Tweed
Longevity: WE ± Tweed
Sillage & projection: WE ± Tweed
Value for money: Malbec Play
Versatility: Malbec Play
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: WE ± Tweed

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

WE ± TweedUERMI

Malbec PlayO Boticário

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.24/ 5 · 72 votes

Have 38%Had 15%Want 47%

3.52/ 5 · 79 votes

Have 45%Had 43%Want 12%

Category winnerWE ± TweedRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

44%Love

43%Like

4%Ok

8%Dislike

0%Hate

72 votes

18%Love

42%Like

22%Ok

13%Dislike

6%Hate

79 votes

Category winnerWE ± TweedMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity74

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ Longevity55

〰 Sillage47

♥ Love / hate63

Category winners

LongevityWE ± Tweed

SillageWE ± Tweed

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value46

¤ Price value61

Category winnerMalbec PlayBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

musky83%

fresh spicy65%

warm spicy48%

vanilla30%

fresh spicy100%

warm spicy92%

wine84%

citrus77%

woody69%

amber61%

Scent match43%Some overlap · both fresh spicy, amber and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

BenzoinBlack PepperAmbroxanMuskViolet Leaf

No top / heart / base split published

Top

Black PepperViolet LeafCardamomLimeBergamotGreen AppleMandarin Orange

Heart

Red WinePatchouliCedarLavender

Base

OakmossAmberBenzoinMusk

InformationalShared notesBenzoin, Black Pepper, Musk and Violet Leaf. Durations are only published for WE ± Tweed, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring29

Summer10

Fall100

Winter86

Day100

Night44

Spring100

Summer78

Fall81

Winter58

Day–

Night–

Category winnerMalbec PlayMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men18

Unisex71

Women12

Work 36%Casual 31%Date 23%Party 10%

Men95

Unisex5

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#16,715

PerfumerJean Jacques

Launched2014

Reviews5

Overall rank#36,982

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerWE ± TweedHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

UERMI WE ± Tweed hits the skin with an immediate, dry crack of black pepper. It is sharp and peppery. Crisp violet leaf instantly follows, lending a brisk garden freshness before the scent pivots into rich warmth. Within fifteen minutes, warm benzoin resin takes over, spreading a toasted vanilla sweetness that smells …

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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 …

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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, WE ± Tweed or Malbec Play?

WE ± Tweed takes 5 of 7 categories. WE ± Tweed is rated 4.24/5 from 72 votes; Malbec Play is rated 3.52/5 from 79 votes. Choose WE ± Tweed for a amber and musky character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Malbec Play for a fresh spicy and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, WE ± Tweed or Malbec Play?

WE ± Tweed lasts longest (WE ± Tweed 74/100, Malbec Play 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, WE ± Tweed or Malbec Play?

WE ± Tweed projects furthest (WE ± Tweed 60/100, Malbec Play 47/100), based on community performance votes.

Do WE ± Tweed and Malbec Play smell similar?

Some overlap: a 43% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, amber and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Benzoin, Black Pepper, Musk and Violet Leaf.

Is WE ± Tweed or Malbec Play better for summer or winter?

For summer, Malbec Play is the stronger pick. For winter, WE ± Tweed is the stronger pick. WE ± Tweed suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in WE ± Tweed and Malbec Play?

WE ± Tweed features Benzoin, Black Pepper, Ambroxan, Musk and Violet Leaf. 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.