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Malbec Gran Reserva 2004

by Napoleão Bastos

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O Boticário Malbec Gran Reserva 2004 is an Eau de Toilette launched in 2012, created by Napoleão Bastos. Malbec Gran Reserva 2004 opens with Green Notes, Bergamot, Lemon, and Mandarin, settles into a heart of Grape, Fruity Notes, Cedar, and Patchouli, and dries down to a base of Chocolate, Musk, Amber, and Benzoin. O Boticário's Malbec Gran Reserva 2004 carries a Statement verdict, a musk-led wear.

A lost gem, Malbec Gran Reserva 2004 is a truly addictive and compliments-grabbing winter warmer. It's a shame it was discontinued, as it still holds its own against newer releases.
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Malbec Gran Reserva 2004 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 Casual Formal

With its long-lasting performance and strong sillage, this scent is best suited for evenings and cooler weather. It's a fantastic choice for dates and formal events, though its bold character might be a bit much for a quiet office environment.

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 Moss

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

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

Opening with a zesty burst of lemon and mandarin, softened by green notes and a hint of violet leaf, this scent quickly transitions. The heart introduces an unexpected blend of juicy grape and other fruity notes, given depth by cedar and earthy patchouli. The dry down is where the magic happens, with rich chocolate, warm amber, and sensual musk providing a long-lasting, inviting finish.

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