O Boticário 2024 EDT

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Malbec Icon

by Alexis Grugeon

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O Boticário Malbec Icon is an Eau de Toilette launched in 2024, created by Alexis Grugeon. Malbec Icon opens with Bergamot, Lemon, Pepper, and Cardamom, settles into a heart of Cedar Leaf, Lavender, and Nutmeg, and dries down to a base of Amber, Cedar, Vetiver, and Patchouli. O Boticário's Malbec Icon carries a Favourite verdict, a woody-led wear.

This one's a bit of a mixed bag; a versatile, grown-up take on Malbec that's easier to wear, though some find it a touch generic. Expect a sophisticated, clean scent that transitions seamlessly from office to evening, but don't expect groundbreaking innovation.
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Malbec Icon 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
Moderate (4-6h)
Projection
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring Fall Winter

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Office Date Casual
Also Works:
Formal

Its moderate sillage and sophisticated, clean profile make it excellent for office and daily wear, as many reviews highlight. While versatile for evenings, its woody depth means it's less suited for hot weather or active sports.

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
  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Lavender Lavandula Hybrida Oil from Lavender
  • Lavender Lavandula Hybrida Oil from Lavender
  • Lavender Lavandula Hybrida Oil from Lavender
  • Lavender Lavandula Hybrida Oil from Lavender
  • Lavender Lavandula Hybrida Oil from Lavender
  • Lavender Lavandula Hybrida Oil from Lavender
  • Lavender Lavandula Hybrida Oil from Lavender

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

Malbec Icon kicks off with a lively, peppery zest of bergamot and lemon, quickly joined by the warm, aromatic spice of cardamom. As it settles, a clean lavender note emerges, blending with nutmeg and cedar leaves, offering a refined, almost fougère-like heart. The dry-down leans into a smooth, earthy base of cedar, patchouli, and vetiver, rounded out by a hint of birch and amber, creating an elegant, woody finish.

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