O Boticário 2004 Edp

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Malbec

by Napoleão Bastos

O Boticário Malbec is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2004, created by Napoleão Bastos. The fragrance opens with Mandarin, Violet Leaf, Pepper, and Redcurrant Leaf, settles into a heart of Sandalwood, Patchouli, and Cedar, and dries down to a base of Oakmoss, Musk, Amber, and Benzoin.

Our verdict on Malbec: Acquired

Malbec by O Boticário is a divisive beast: some love its unique woody-wine character, others find it shockingly harsh and overdone. If you're outside Brazil, it offers a distinct, masculine scent that's far from generic, but don't blind buy; this one demands a try.
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  • Bold
  • Masculine
  • Edgy
  • Classic
  • Woody
Malbec Eau de Parfum bottle

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Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 10%
Floral 2%
Fruity 2%
Green 8%
Sweet 14%
Warm 15%
Woody 35%
Earthy 26%
Animalic 7%
Fresh 13%

Mood Profile

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

Accords

Woody
100%
Warm Spicy
71%
Amber
69%
Citrus
68%
Earthy
56%

Notes

Top Notes

Cedar 16% Incense 12% Pepper 11% Lime 10% Mandarin 9% Redcurrant Leaf 9% Violet Leaf 8% Bergamot 8% Lemon 8% Cardamom 8%

Heart Notes

Cedar 42% Patchouli 30% Sandalwood 28%

Base Notes

Oakmoss 34% Amber 24% Benzoin 23% Musk 20%

Performance

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

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring Fall Winter

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date
Also Works:
Office Casual

Its strong woody and spicy accords, coupled with good projection and longevity, make it suitable for mature casual wear and dates, but perhaps too intense for formal events or sports. Some reviews suggest it can work for the office, especially in cooler weather, but a light hand is crucial.

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About

Opens with a lively burst of citrus and spicy aromatics from lime, cardamom, and pepper, blended with fresh violet and redcurrant leaves. This quickly deepens into a rich, earthy heart of patchouli, cedar, and creamy sandalwood. The base settles into a robust, mossy woodiness, where oakmoss and amber create a warming, slightly boozy forest floor vibe, accented by benzoin's subtle sweetness.

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