Fragrance comparison

Barbados vs Flamboyant

Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.

Updated 21 Oct 2026 319 ratings analysed

Barbados

DS&Durga · 2008

3.336 votes

Rank #63,455 Fresh SpicyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

58%scent match

Closely related

4 wins

Flamboyant

Oriflame

3.77313 votes

Rank #11,547 Fresh SpicyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Flamboyant takes 4 of 4 categories.

Barbados
Choose it for a fresh spicy and citrus character. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Flamboyant
Choose it for a fresh spicy and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring.

Barbados0/4

Flamboyant4/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Flamboyant
Sillage & projection: Flamboyant
Value for money: Flamboyant
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Flamboyant

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance

BarbadosDS&Durga

FlamboyantOriflame

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.33/ 5 · 6 votes

Have 4%Had 4%Want 91%

3.77/ 5 · 313 votes

Have 51%Had 49%Want 0%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

17%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

17%Dislike

17%Hate

6 votes · too few to score

25%Love

49%Like

5%Ok

20%Dislike

1%Hate

313 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity40

〰 Sillage25

♥ Love / hate58

⏱ Longevity58

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate69

Category winners

LongevityFlamboyant

SillageFlamboyant

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value0

¤ Price value67

Category winnerFlamboyantBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

citrus92%

woody84%

aromatic77%

rum69%

camphor61%

fresh spicy100%

citrus86%

warm spicy72%

aromatic58%

woody44%

powdery30%

Scent match58%Closely related · both fresh spicy, citrus and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Notes

LimeBay LeafRumSandalwoodNutmeg

No top / heart / base split published

Top

OrangeAmalfi LemonGrapefruitLimeBergamot

Heart

PepperBay LeafCardamomNutmeg

Base

SandalwoodMuskoak mossVirginia Cedar

InformationalShared notesLime, Bay Leaf, Sandalwood and Nutmeg. Durations are only published for Barbados, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring50

Summer0

Fall100

Winter0

Day100

Night41

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter84

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Casual 41%Work 35%Date 18%Party 6%

Men86

Unisex10

Women5

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#63,455

PerfumerDavid Seth Moltz

Launched2008

Reviews0

Overall rank#11,547

PerfumerFrancoise Caron

Launched—

Reviews22

Category winnerFlamboyantHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Barbados by DS&Durga delivers an authentic island splash without sticky sweetness. The opening snaps immediately. Tart green lime peel collides with crushed herbal bay leaf, producing a brisk, refreshing bite that clears the senses within seconds. That sharp citrus edge softens quickly as dried nutmeg and dark rum eme…

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Flamboyant by Oriflame opens with an energetic splash of Amalfi lemon, bitter grapefruit, and lime that immediately cuts through the air. Francoise Caron constructed this 2010 eau de toilette to transition rapidly from bright citrus into a heavy, aromatic heart dominated by crushed black pepper, cardamom, and bay leaf…

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InformationalRead bothTaste is personal

How we score: ratings blend public fragrance ratings with Fragranxe member votes; longevity, sillage, value and sentiment are community vote scores, and season bars are relative to each fragrance's strongest season. Categories with too little data are shown but not scored. The scent match weighs accord overlap (60%) and shared notes (40%). More in the FAQ.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Barbados or Flamboyant?

Flamboyant takes 4 of 4 categories. Barbados is rated 3.33/5 from 6 votes; Flamboyant is rated 3.77/5 from 313 votes. Choose Barbados for a fresh spicy and citrus character. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Flamboyant for a fresh spicy and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Barbados or Flamboyant?

Flamboyant lasts longest (Flamboyant 58/100, Barbados 40/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Barbados or Flamboyant?

Flamboyant projects furthest (Flamboyant 53/100, Barbados 25/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Barbados and Flamboyant smell similar?

Closely related: a 58% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, citrus and aromatic accords. Common notes include Lime, Bay Leaf, Sandalwood and Nutmeg.

Is Barbados or Flamboyant better for summer or winter?

Barbados suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Barbados and Flamboyant?

Barbados features Lime, Bay Leaf, Rum, Sandalwood and Nutmeg. Flamboyant has top notes of Orange, Amalfi Lemon, Grapefruit and Lime, heart notes of Pepper, Bay Leaf, Cardamom and Nutmeg, a base of Sandalwood, Musk, oak moss and Virginia Cedar.