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    Very Black vs. Malbec Noir

    Very similar
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    Malbec Noir rates higher with the community and wears longer on skin.

    The essentials

    At a glance

    Key facts: Very Black vs. Malbec Noir
    Very BlackMalbec Noir
    ConcentrationEau de ToiletteEau de Parfum
    Launched20162015
    GenderMaleMale
    PerfumerNapoleão Bastos, Dominique Ropion, Claire Liégent
    Best seasonFallWinter

    Scent DNA

    Main accords

    Very Black

    Woody
    Citrus
    Aromatic
    Fresh Spicy
    Patchouli
    Amber
    Warm Spicy
    Ozonic

    Malbec Noir

    Woody
    Fruity
    Citrus
    Wine
    Aromatic
    Amber
    Fresh Spicy
    Aquatic

    Shared between both fragrances

    The pyramid

    Notes, side by side

    Top
    BergamotCorianderGrapefruitCitron
    Aquatic NotesPink PepperApplePineappleBergamotMandarin OrangeLemonGrapefruit
    Heart
    Ozonic NotesBay LeafCardamomGalbanum
    Pinot Noir GrapesRed WineLavenderBlack PepperCorianderNeroli
    Base
    PatchouliAmbergrisGuaiac WoodOakmossVelvet
    Tonka BeanAmberSandalwoodGinCashmeranVetiverPatchouliMuskLabdanum

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    The community verdict

    Community verdict: Very Black vs. Malbec Noir
    Very BlackMalbec Noir
    Score3.5/54/5
    Longevity4-6 hours6-10 hours
    Sillagemoderatestrong

    No varnish

    Real talk

    Most woody fragrances hedge. This one doesn't. The patchouli and guaiac wood aren't accents, they're the whole point, held up by a citrus opening that clears the path.Very Black
    Malbec Noir punches well above its price. The Pinot Noir heart gives it a distinctive personality you rarely find in this tier. The drydown is warm and refined without straying into heavy territory.Malbec Noir