O Boticário 2018 EDP

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Malbec Signature

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O Boticário Malbec Signature is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2018. Malbec Signature opens with Spicy Notes, Bergamot, Lemon, and Mandarin, settles into a heart of Cedar, Patchouli, and Clove, and dries down to a base of Sinfonide, Musk, Amber, and Vetiver. O Boticário's Malbec Signature carries an Acquired verdict, a woody-led wear.

This is a serious contender for top-shelf status. Don't be fooled by the brand; it's a surprising, high-quality spicy-woody masterpiece that consistently over-delivers, especially if you're into unique, long-lasting fragrances. A true hidden gem.
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  • Warm
  • Sophisticated
  • Elegant
  • Cozy
  • Masculine
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Malbec Signature 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

Given its exceptional longevity and strong projection, this scent is best suited for evening and formal occasions, where it can truly shine without overwhelming. Its warm and spicy nature makes it less ideal for casual daytime wear or active settings.

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

Other declarable allergens

  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Clove Eugenia Caryophyllus Flower Oil from Clove
  • Synthetic musk Hexamethylindanopyran from Musk
  • 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

We report other people's certifications, never our own. Every claim links to its source.

  • Cruelty-free Brand-stated O Boticário says so · no third-party certification found · Read the claim

Certification covers a brand's whole range. Part-range claims show on the brand page.

About

Opens with a spark of fiery spice, balanced by zesty bergamot and a hint of mandarin. The heart deepens with rich patchouli and woody cedar, alongside a warm, inviting clove. It settles into a luxurious base of creamy vanilla and amber, softened by musk and earthy vetiver, creating an opulent and smooth finish.

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