O Boticário 2017 EDT

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Malbec Play

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O Boticário Malbec Play is an Eau de Toilette launched in 2017. Malbec Play opens with Bergamot, Mandarin, Lime, and Violet Leaf, settles into a heart of Red Wine, Cedar, Patchouli, and Lavender, and dries down to a base of Musk, Amber, Oakmoss, and Benzoin. O Boticário's Malbec Play carries a Favourite verdict, a musk-led wear.

Malbec Play is a surprisingly versatile take on the classic Malbec DNA, dialling down the intensity for a lighter, everyday wear. It's a fresh, spicy crowd-pleaser that's unexpectedly charming, even if its longevity isn't stellar.
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  • Clean
  • Playful
  • Confident
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Malbec Play 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 Summer Fall
Also Works:
Winter

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual
Also Works:
Date

Its moderate projection and fresh, slightly spicy profile make it highly suitable for casual wear and the office, offering presence without being overpowering. The playful and easy-going nature, as noted by reviewers, fits well with daytime activities, though it might lack the gravitas for formal events.

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

  • 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
  • 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
  • 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

Opens with a zesty, bright burst of bergamot, mandarin, and lime, quickly spiced up by a lively pepper and cardamom kick. This freshness then mellows into a unique heart where a subtle red wine note mingles with earthy cedar and patchouli, softened by a touch of lavender. The base settles into a comfortable, musky warmth with hints of amber and oakmoss, providing a refined, approachable finish.

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