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The world first encountered Malbec Duo by O Boticario in 2011. A masculine fragrance rooted in the wood family. The author of this composition is Napoleao Bastos, and that explains a lot. From the Malbec collection; released as eau de cologne.
Brand country — Brazil: a place that truly knows its way around a great scent. A rich, layered composition that reveals itself differently depending on your mood and the time of day.
The fragrance is highly persistent and lasts on the skin for up to 8–10 hours, gradually revealing its notes and allowing you to enjoy the full bouquet throughout the day
The scent is clearly present near you, but it does not fill the entire space
The perfume has a fresh scent that is not too intense, so it does not overwhelm those around you with strong essences
A fresh and light fragrance with a concentration of fragrant substances up to 5% according to French standards, giving a feeling of purity and coolness
Fragrances for spring and summer unfold with light citrus notes, floral and fruity accords, filling the composition with freshness, airiness, and a feeling of carefree lightness on warm days
The composition of Malbec Duo is built as a layered story, where layers reveal themselves without rush and without gaps. The creative approach of O Boticario is recognizable in the way notes appear and fade. No excess details, only what works, and the structure feels complete all the way through. Eau de Cologne emphasizes the right density and pace of development.
At the note-group layer the composition is built around Citrus, Fruit, Spicy and Green. The palette also extends to Sweet, Floral, Drinks and Wood. Within olfactory families the scent maps to Wood.
Right at the start you meet radiant lemon-bergamot top notes: Bergamot, Carambola, Cardamom and Fig.
In the central layer you sense Blackcurrant, Dark Chocolate, Geranium, Iris, Rose and White wine keeping a opulent floral direction.
The olfactory framework rests on these accords: Citrus, Gourmet, Floral and Fruit with each one in a clear role. Background accords such as Musc, Wood, Powdery and Amber enrich the profile without taking over.
Taken together Malbec Duo reads as a cohesive composition — the opening sets direction, the middle layer carries the identity, and the final phase leaves a stable imprint. These are the scent structures best judged on skin.
| Gender | Male |
| Brand | O Boticario |
| Segment | Massmarket perfumery |
| Country | Brazil |
| Website | http://www.boticario.com |
| Year of production | 2011 |
| Status | Produced |
| Concentration | Eau de Cologne |
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