O Boticário Malbec Noir: released in 2015, woody, aromatic and wine, about 8h on skin, projection 8/10, sillage 6/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.
The closest O Boticário Malbec Noir dupe we found is O Boticário Barolo — 78% match, about $30 (estimate) versus about $70 for a 100 ml bottle.
The five closest scent matches — the best O Boticário Malbec Noir dupes we found, ranked by opening & dry-down similarity:
| # | Alternative | Scent match | Est. price (100 ml) | Longevity vs O Boticário Malbec Noir | Projection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | O Boticário Barolo | 78% | about $30 (−57%) | 7h vs 8h | 6/10 |
| 2 | O Boticário Malbec Black Legend | 78% | about $25 (−64%) | 7h vs 8h | 8/10 |
| 3 | Paris Elysees Handsome Black | 82% | about $15 (−79%) | 3h vs 8h | 6/10 |
| 4 | O Boticário Malbec Play | 72% | about $35 (−50%) | 5h vs 8h | 6/10 |
| 5 | O Boticário Malbec Splash | 70% | about $25 (−64%) | 4h vs 8h | 6/10 |
Leans into the same wine-inspired aromatic territory, providing a similar woody and sophisticated character at a lower price point.
It shares its fruity, wine and woody accords with O Boticário Malbec Noir, opens on Mandarin Orange and Bergamot too, lasts about 7h against 8h and carries 153 community ratings.
A modern addition to the line that mirrors the dark, woody, and aromatic profile found in the original composition.
It shares its woody, amber and aromatic accords with O Boticário Malbec Noir, opens on Grapefruit too, lasts about 7h against 8h and carries 252 community ratings.
A budget-friendly option that captures the dark, fruity, and woody essence reminiscent of the original fragrance profile.
It shares its fruity, woody and citrus accords with O Boticário Malbec Noir, lasts about 3h against 8h and carries 65 community ratings.
Offers a lighter, more casual interpretation of the Malbec line that retains the familiar fruity and woody undertones.
It shares its fresh spicy, wine and citrus accords with O Boticário Malbec Noir, opens on Bergamot and Mandarin Orange too, lasts about 5h against 8h and carries 90 community ratings.
Provides a refreshing and lighter take on the classic Malbec woody and fruity notes for everyday wear.
It shares its citrus, amber and wine accords with O Boticário Malbec Noir, opens on Bergamot too, lasts about 4h against 8h and carries 7 community ratings.
Paris Elysees Handsome Black, at about $15 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 80% less than O Boticário Malbec Noir.
O Boticário Barolo, at about 7h on skin, against about 8h for O Boticário Malbec Noir.
Paris Elysees Handsome Black, at 82% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.
O Boticário Malbec Noir itself sells from $69 (100 ml) at partnered retailers.
At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — O Boticário Barolo saves you about $55 a year against O Boticário Malbec Noir. Both priced at 100 ml; prices are estimates.
Across 2,358 originals, the median designer bottle is $120 and its closest match $30 — the Dupe Report 2026.
On an 8-hour day, none of the 5 last a full 8 hours. O Boticário Barolo comes closest at 7.0h, so it needs one re-spray to cover the day.
O Boticário Malbec Noir notes, performance and price
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Updated 2026-11-04.