O Boticário 2019 EDT

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Malbec Vert

by Olivier Cresp , Frank Voelkl , Adilson Rato

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O Boticário Malbec Vert is an Eau de Toilette launched in 2019, created by Olivier Cresp, Frank Voelkl, and Adilson Rato. Malbec Vert opens with Grapefruit, Pink Pepper, Cardamom, and Pear, settles into a heart of Grape, Herbal, Vetiver, and Nutmeg, and dries down to a base of Musk, Amber, Patchouli, and Moss. O Boticário's Malbec Vert carries a Favourite verdict, a woody-led wear.

Divisive, but largely celebrated as one of the best Malbec flankers. It's a fresh, green take on the line's DNA, offering an icy, fruity opening that evolves into an elegant, woody, and herbal heart. Some find the performance lacking, others find it perfectly satisfactory for its price.
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  • Fresh
  • Elegant
  • Clean
  • Sophisticated
  • Masculine
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Malbec Vert 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
Also Works:
Summer Winter

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual Formal
Also Works:
Date

Its fresh and clean profile makes it highly versatile for daily wear, particularly suiting casual and office settings. While elegant enough for formal occasions, its moderate performance might not stand out in a date scenario, and its more refined nature isn't ideal for sport.

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

  • Eugenol from Nutmeg
  • Oakmoss Evernia prunastri extract from Moss

Other declarable allergens

  • 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

Malbec Vert opens with an icy burst of grapefruit and pear, spiced lightly with pink pepper and cardamom, creating a surprisingly sweet and fresh introduction. This initial fruitiness mellows into a verdant heart where herbal notes and a distinctive grape accord intertwine with earthy vetiver and a hint of nutmeg. The journey concludes with a refined base of musk, amber, patchouli, and moss, leaving a sophisticated, green, and subtly woody trail.

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