Malbec

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O Boticário Malbec Gran Reserva 2004

2012

★★★★★ 4.08/5 (79)

O Boticário Malbec Supremo

2014

★★★★★ 4.25/5 (69)

Atelier Segall & Barutti Bordeaux Male

2016

★★★★★ 3.73/5 (26)

O Boticário Malbec #Play

2017

★★★★★ 3.50/5 (84)

O Boticário Malbec Absoluto

2013

★★★★★ 4.18/5 (335)

Byblos Byblos Uomo

1993

★★★★★ 4.17/5 (65)

Hanae Mori HiM

2012 8 reviews

★★★★★ 4.21/5 (1.1K)

Yes! Cosmetics Unique

2018

★★★★★ 3.00/5 (3)

Reviews

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   Wren Grant Like March 3, 2026

   I keep reaching for Malbec more than I expected to. The opening is built around Virginia Cedar and Incense — bright and immediately recognizable. The first minutes are all about Virginia Cedar with a hint of Incense — it grabs attention without being pushy. Two sprays are enough — it carries well without shouting. I can see this getting a lot of wear in my collection.
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   Tess Lindberg Like March 29, 2026

   O Boticário knows how to compose, and Malbec (2004) is proof. The first minutes are all about Virginia Cedar with a hint of Incense — it grabs attention without being pushy. That first spray gives a lovely Virginia Cedar/Incense impression that dries down smoothly. It is not the loudest scent I own, but the balance suits it well. Well done — recommended if the notes appeal to you.
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   Ingrid Jansen Like April 16, 2026

   I needed a full wearing before I made my mind up about Malbec. The very first sniff is crisp Virginia Cedar with Incense peeking through, very much my kind of start. After about twenty minutes the heart settles into Cedar with Patchouli, which is where the fragrance really shines. It projects politely for a couple of hours, then stays close and cosy. A solid addition for anyone who enjoys this style.
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   Layla Müller Love April 18, 2026

   My first O Boticário experience was this one, Malbec (2004). As it settles, Oakmoss and Amber come through and give it real depth. The drydown leans on Oakmoss plus Amber and that is exactly where it feels most comfortable. It is not the loudest scent I own, but the balance suits it well. This one gets my highest praise — beautiful from start to finish.
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   Nico Petrov Like May 18, 2026

   I’ve been wearing Malbec on and off for a few weeks now (2004). Right away I get mostly Virginia Cedar alongside Incense, fresh and very easy to wear. The heart is the best part for me: Cedar and Patchouli feel carefully balanced. Two sprays are enough — it carries well without shouting. A very likeable composition that is easy to appreciate.
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   Sara Oliveira Dislike May 27, 2026

   I needed a full wearing before I made my mind up about Malbec. The drydown leans on Oakmoss plus Amber and that is exactly where it feels most comfortable. Give it a little time and Cedar with Patchouli comes forward — smooth and well done. On my skin the performance is reliable, not a beast but far from weak. I can see its quality, but it simply is not my style.
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   Beau Costa Love July 5, 2026

   Picked up a sample of Malbec after reading the community buzz (2004). As it settles, Oakmoss and Amber come through and give it real depth. After about twenty minutes the heart settles into Cedar with Patchouli, which is where the fragrance really shines. Projection stays close for the first hour, then becomes a soft, pleasant aura. Easily one of my favourite finds this season.
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   Alex Karimi Dislike July 6, 2026

   My first O Boticário experience was this one, Malbec (2004). That first spray gives a lovely Virginia Cedar/Incense impression that dries down smoothly. The drydown leans on Oakmoss plus Amber and that is exactly where it feels most comfortable. Projection stays close for the first hour, then becomes a soft, pleasant aura. I wanted to like it more than I did.
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   Nico Lima Like July 17, 2026

   I’ve been wearing Malbec on and off for a few weeks now (2004). As it settles, Oakmoss and Amber come through and give it real depth. The drydown leans on Oakmoss plus Amber and that is exactly where it feels most comfortable. The drydown lingers pleasantly, and I do not need to reapply at lunch. I can see this getting a lot of wear in my collection.
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    Tess Brandt Like July 22, 2026

    Picked up a sample of Malbec after reading the community buzz (2004). Right away I get mostly Virginia Cedar alongside Incense, fresh and very easy to wear. After about twenty minutes the heart settles into Cedar with Patchouli, which is where the fragrance really shines. Projection stays close for the first hour, then becomes a soft, pleasant aura. A solid addition for anyone who enjoys this style.
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    Linnea Silva Love July 23, 2026

    A friend passed me a decant of Malbec (2004) and I wasn’t prepared for it. Give it a little time and Cedar with Patchouli comes forward — smooth and well done. The base rests on Oakmoss and Amber — warm, grounded and easy to live with. Performance is consistent: comfortable sillage and several hours of wear on my skin. Full-bottle worthy without a doubt.
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    Elif Lockhart Ok July 26, 2026

    I’ve been wearing Malbec on and off for a few weeks now (2004). Right away I get mostly Virginia Cedar alongside Incense, fresh and very easy to wear. Give it a little time and Cedar with Patchouli comes forward — smooth and well done. It is not the loudest scent I own, but the balance suits it well. Worth sampling before committing to a bottle.
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    Layla Brandt Like 3 weeks ago

    For a 2004 release, Malbec deserves more attention than it gets. Give it a little time and Cedar with Patchouli comes forward — smooth and well done. Right away I get mostly Virginia Cedar alongside Incense, fresh and very easy to wear. It projects politely for a couple of hours, then stays close and cosy. I can see this getting a lot of wear in my collection.
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    Felix Fielding Like 3 weeks ago

    I’ve been wearing Malbec on and off for a few weeks now (2004). Right away I get mostly Virginia Cedar alongside Incense, fresh and very easy to wear. The first minutes are all about Virginia Cedar with a hint of Incense — it grabs attention without being pushy. It lasts through a full workday on me, which is exactly what I want. I can see this getting a lot of wear in my collection.