O Boticário 2019 EDP

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Malbec Black

by Pascal Gaurin

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O Boticário Malbec Black is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2019, created by Pascal Gaurin. Malbec Black opens with Bergamot, Lemon, Cardamom, and Cinnamon, settles into a heart of Geranium and Sage, and dries down to a base of Amber, Sandalwood, Patchouli, and Vanilla. O Boticário's Malbec Black carries an Acquired verdict, a musk-led wear.

This one's a proper spicy enigma, constantly compared to Bvlgari Man in Black but confidently carving its own path. Expect a boozy, warm hug that's less uptight and surprisingly long-lasting, though perhaps a tad overhyped by some.
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  • Confident
  • Bold
  • Sensual
  • Warm
  • Mysterious
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Malbec Black Eau de Parfum 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
Also Works:
Spring

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

Its strong projection and longevity make it less suitable for the office, and the warmth is all wrong for sporty activities. This is a scent for intimate dates and evening wear, with its sophisticated spicy-woody character lending itself well to formal occasions.

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

Other declarable allergens

  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Rose geranium Pelargonium Graveolens Oil from Geranium
  • Sandalwood Santalol from Sandalwood
  • Vanillin from Vanilla

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 sharp, invigorating burst of juniper and zesty ginger, spiced up with cardamom and cinnamon. Soon, a rich, amber warmth develops, blending with the subtle sweetness of vanilla and the deep, earthy tones of patchouli and sandalwood. There's a persistent, almost wine-like woodiness throughout, anchoring the vibrant spice and creating a sensuous, enveloping dry-down.

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