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    Vintage vs. Malbec Black

    Vintage by John Varvatos bottle

    Vintage

    John Varvatos
    Eau de Toilette2006
    Clearly related
    New comparison

    Is Vintage better than Malbec Black?

    Malbec Black wears longer on skin.

    Why this score
    Performance proximity
    Accord profile overlap
    Gender alignment
    Patchouli
    aromaticfresh spicywoodywarm spicy

    This match is a verified relationship from our fragrance graph. The score weighs each fragrance's notes, accords, mood, occasion, weather fit, gender, and performance — the same scale as the badges on every “reminds of” rail.

    The essentials

    What's different between Vintage and Malbec Black?

    Key facts: Vintage vs. Malbec Black
    VintageMalbec Black
    ConcentrationEau de ToiletteEau de Parfum
    Launched20062019
    GenderMaleMale
    PerfumerRodrigo Flores-RouxPascal Gaurin
    Best seasonWinter

    Scent DNA

    How do Vintage and Malbec Black smell?

    Vintage

    Aromatic
    Fresh
    Fresh Spicy
    Woody
    Tobacco
    Spicy
    Green
    Sweet

    Malbec Black

    Warm Spicy
    Amber
    Woody
    Fresh Spicy
    Vanilla
    Aromatic
    Cinnamon
    Powdery

    Shared between both fragrances

    The pyramid

    What notes do Vintage and Malbec Black share?

    Top
    RhubarbQuinceBlack PepperArtemisiaBasilFennel
    BergamotLemonJuniperCardamomGinger
    Heart
    CinnamonJuniper BerriesWhite LavenderGreen NotesOrris RootJasmine
    SageGeraniumOak barrel
    Base
    TobaccoSuedeBalsam FirTonka BeanOakmossPatchouli
    VanillaSandalwoodAmberBenzoinPatchouliCashmeranFrankincense

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    Which performs better, Vintage or Malbec Black?

    Community verdict: Vintage vs. Malbec Black
    VintageMalbec Black
    Score4/54/5
    Longevity4-6 hours6-10 hours
    Sillagemoderatestrong

    No varnish

    What do reviewers say about Vintage and Malbec Black?

    Most fragrances in this space play it safe. Vintage doesn't. The rhubarb and basil opening is unexpected, herbal, almost savory, but then the Yugoslavian oakmoss and patchouli arrive and suddenly it.Vintage
    Malbec Black is unapologetically rich. The oak barrel note gives it a boozy, slightly smoky character that stands apart from typical designer fragrances.Malbec Black

    The hunt

    Where to buy Vintage and Malbec Black

    Best price by size: Vintage vs. Malbec Black
    VintageMalbec Black
    4.2 oz$50.52ecosmetics

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    Good to know

    About Vintage vs. Malbec Black.