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Malbec Black by O Boticário — notes, seasons & similar scents | Fragr

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Malbec Black by O Boticário

O Boticário· 2019

Malbec Black

8.4611Typically ~$35

Mostly bergamot and cardamom, warmed by amber.

WoodySpicySweetResinous

Perfumer: Pascal Gaurin, IFF (International Flavors & Fragrances)

Scent profile

Top notes

Bergamot Cardamom Cinnamon Ginger Juniper Lemon

Heart notes

Geranium Oaken barrel Sage

Same DNA, per our similarity engine

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A fall and winter fragrance that works day and night — at its best for date nights and everyday wear.

FallNightDate nights

When

Winter

94%

Spring

67%

Summer

54%

Fall

100%

Day

88%

Night

100%

Where

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Casual

94%

Date

100%

Club

69%

Formal

86%

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Sport

46%