O Boticário 2013 EDT

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Malbec Absoluto

by Napoleão Bastos

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O Boticário Malbec Absoluto is an Eau de Toilette launched in 2013, created by Napoleão Bastos. Malbec Absoluto opens with Bergamot, Lemon, Mandarin, and Lime, settles into a heart of Liquor, Virginia Cedarwood, Patchouli, and Dried Fruits, and dries down to a base of Musk, Leather, Amber, and Oakmoss. O Boticário's Malbec Absoluto carries an Acquired verdict, a woody-led wear.

Divisive yet distinct, Malbec Absoluto is a beast of a scent. Don't judge it too quickly; it's a projector, not a skin scent, offering a unique, boozy leather experience that's definitely not for the faint-hearted or those seeking mass appeal.
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  • Bold
  • Mysterious
  • Sensual
  • Warm
  • Woody
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Malbec Absoluto Eau de Toilette bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend

Top, heart and base are the brand's own listing, not a timing claim - the industry classifies a note by its character as much as by how fast it fades. Each curve here is modelled from that material's own volatility, so groups can overlap when a house lists long-lasting materials in its heart.

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Performance & Mood

Performance

Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Projection
Strong
Intensity
Strong

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Fall Winter

A cold-weather scent - best worn in winter and autumn.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal

Its long-lasting nature and strong sillage, coupled with its dark, boozy, and leathery profile, make it far too potent for office wear. It shines in colder weather and at night, making it ideal for dates and more formal evening events where its strong projection can make an impact.

Declarable allergens

We derive these from the materials behind this fragrance's notes, not from the bottle. Each one is likely, not confirmed. The list is partial - the box can name others.

In standard patch-test panels

  • Citral Geranial from Lemon
  • Oakmoss Evernia prunastri extract from Oakmoss

Other declarable allergens

  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Synthetic musk Hexamethylindanopyran from Musk
  • Virginian cedarwood Juniperus Virginiana Oil from Virginia Cedarwood
  • Virginian cedarwood Juniperus Virginiana Oil from Virginia Cedarwood

The large name is the everyday one. The small name is the INCI form on the box, so you can compare the two. Reactions differ between people. A patch-test panel is not a ranking of risk. How we derive this

Ethics and formulation

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  • Cruelty-free Brand-stated O Boticário says so · no third-party certification found · Read the claim

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About

It kicks off with a complex, almost disorienting blend of sharp citrus and a peppery, incense-laden cedar, quickly evolving into its boozy heart. Think rich liquor and dried fruits mingling with Virginian cedarwood, creating a sophisticated, slightly sweet depth. The dry down is all about robust leather, warm amber, and a hint of earthy oakmoss, delivering a dark, potent, and utterly masculine finish.

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