O Boticário Malbec Black Legend: released in 2026, warm spicy, woody and amber, about 7h on skin, projection 8/10, sillage 5/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.
The closest O Boticário Malbec Black Legend dupe we found is O Boticário Malbec Black — 93% match, about $30 (estimate) versus about $25 for a 100 ml bottle.
The five closest scent matches — the best O Boticário Malbec Black Legend dupes we found, ranked by opening & dry-down similarity:
| # | Alternative | Scent match | Est. price (100 ml) | Longevity vs O Boticário Malbec Black Legend | Projection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | O Boticário Malbec Black | 93% | about $30* (+20%) | 8h vs 7h | 6/10 |
| 2 | Emper Stallion 53 | 78% | about $25 | 7h vs 7h | 7/10 |
| 3 | Avon Black Essential Dark | 73% | about $20 (−20%) | 6h vs 7h | 6/10 |
| 4 | Alfred Dunhill Icon Elite | 72% | about $35 (+40%) | 6h vs 7h | 7/10 |
| 5 | Eudora Impression in Black | 72% | about $25 | 6h vs 7h | 6/10 |
Shares the same DNA as the reference, offering a similar dark, woody, and spicy character with a slightly more pronounced leather accord.
It shares its warm spicy, amber and woody accords with O Boticário Malbec Black Legend, opens on Cardamom and Ginger too, lasts about 8h against 7h and carries 961 community ratings.
Evokes a similar woody and aromatic profile, providing a budget-friendly alternative that leans into the same spicy, masculine territory.
It shares its woody, powdery and warm spicy accords with O Boticário Malbec Black Legend, opens on Cardamom too, lasts about 7h against 7h and carries 474 community ratings.
Captures a similar dark, balsamic, and woody essence, making it a accessible option for those who enjoy the deeper notes of the reference.
It shares its aromatic, woody and fresh spicy accords with O Boticário Malbec Black Legend, opens on Cardamom too, lasts about 6h against 7h and carries 124 community ratings.
While slightly different in its specific spice blend, it occupies a similar woody, aromatic space that appeals to fans of the reference.
It shares its woody, aromatic and warm spicy accords with O Boticário Malbec Black Legend, opens on Cardamom too, lasts about 6h against 7h and carries 871 community ratings.
Presents a similar woody and spicy composition that feels like a cousin to the reference, focusing on a sophisticated, dark masculine aesthetic.
It shares its fresh spicy, woody and aromatic accords with O Boticário Malbec Black Legend, opens on Grapefruit too, lasts about 6h against 7h and carries 243 community ratings.
Avon Black Essential Dark, at about $20 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 20% less than O Boticário Malbec Black Legend.
O Boticário Malbec Black, at about 8h on skin, against about 7h for O Boticário Malbec Black Legend.
O Boticário Malbec Black, at 93% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.
At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — O Boticário Malbec Black actually costs about $5 a year MORE than O Boticário Malbec Black Legend. Assumes 100 ml bottles on both sides; 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 Malbec Black comes closest at 7.8h, so it needs one re-spray to cover the day.
O Boticário Malbec Black Legend notes, performance and price
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Updated 2026-08-22.