Portinari Absoluto
O Boticário2023
Side by side
Portinari Absoluto vs. Malbec Black
Malbec Black rates higher with the community and wears longer on skin.
The essentials
At a glance
| Portinari Absoluto | Malbec Black | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | — | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2023 | 2019 |
| Gender | Male | Male |
| Perfumer | Fanny Grau, Isaac Sinclair | Pascal Gaurin |
| Best season | Fall | Winter |
Scent DNA
Main accords
Portinari Absoluto
Aromatic
Fresh Spicy
Vanilla
Warm Spicy
Woody
Citrus
Amber
Lavender
Malbec Black
Warm Spicy
Amber
Woody
Fresh Spicy
Vanilla
Aromatic
Cinnamon
Powdery
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
Notes, side by side
Top
CardamomGrapefruitJuniperPink Pepper
BergamotLemonJuniperCardamomGinger
Heart
Atlas CedarFreesiaGeraniumSandalwood
SageGeraniumOak barrel
Base
AmberGuaiac WoodMuskPatchouliStyraxTonka Bean
VanillaSandalwoodAmberBenzoinPatchouliCashmeranFrankincense
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
The community verdict
| Portinari Absoluto | Malbec Black | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 3.5/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 4-6 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | strong |
No varnish
Real talk
This is O Boticário operating at the top of their game. The cardamom-grapefruit opening is punchy without being synthetic. Skip this if you want sweet, gourmand territory.Portinari Absoluto
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