WS-OB-2004

Malbec

2004Men

woody up front, then warm spicy, settling into amber.

Malbec by O Boticário is a Woody Spicy fragrance for men. Malbec was launched in 2004. The nose behind this fragrance is Napoleão Bastos. Top notes are Virginia Cedar, Incense, Pepper, Lime, Mandarin Orange, Cassis, Bergamot, Violet Leaf, Amalfi Lemon and Cardamom; middle notes are Cedar, Patchouli and Sandalwood; base…

woody warm spicy amber citrus

Nose: Napoleão Bastos

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Wear Ledger

Opening · mid · drydown

Opening· 0–30m
Virginia Cedar, Incense, Pepper, Lime, Mandarin Orange, Cassis, Bergamot, Violet Leaf, Amalfi Lemon, Cardamom
Heart· 2–4h
Cedar, Patchouli, Sandalwood
Drydown· 6h+
Oakmoss, Amber, Benzoin, Musk

Olfactory readout

Accord mix

100%

58%

56%

53%

37%

34%

Wear intel

Community data

LongevityLong

ReachArm's length

Winter44%Fall35%Spring15%Summer5%Night81%Day19%Wears male86%

Skin chemistry varies. Sample before you blind-buy.

Wardrobe slot fits

Where it belongs

Best summer perfumes — Fresh accord profile fits heat and travel rotation.
Best woody perfumes for men — Woody drydown anchors fall and evening slots.
Best date night perfumes — Warm base accords suit after-hours rotation.
Best winter perfumes — Wearers tag this for cold-season rotation.

Before you buy

Wear-tested answers

What does Malbec smell like?

woody up front, then warm spicy, settling into amber. Dominant accords: woody, warm spicy, amber.

What notes are in Malbec?

Top: Virginia Cedar, Incense, Pepper, Lime, Mandarin Orange, Cassis, Bergamot, Violet Leaf, Amalfi Lemon, Cardamom. Heart: Cedar, Patchouli, Sandalwood. Base: Oakmoss, Amber, Benzoin, Musk.

How long does Malbec last?

Wearers tag this as long. Expect 6–8+ hours on skin for most people. Heavier application can stretch that.

Is Malbec loud?

Arm's length reach on skin. People across the room will notice. Two sprays max for the office.

What season is Malbec best for?

Winter is the top pick (44%). Fall is second at 35%. Try it on skin in the season you're unsure about before a full bottle.

Day or night for Malbec?

Night wear leads at 81%. Day is a secondary pick at 19%.

Is Malbec for men or women?

Catalog lists it for men. On skin, 86% read it as male. Sample first if you're buying blind for someone else.

Who made Malbec?

Composed by Napoleão Bastos. Released in 2004.