Fragrance comparison

Barbados vs Spice Blend

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

Updated 21 Oct 2026 925 ratings analysed

Barbados

DS&Durga · 2008

3.336 votes

Rank #63,455 Fresh SpicyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

39%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Spice Blend

Dior · 2019

4.20919 votes

Rank #1,458 Fresh SpicyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Spice Blend takes 4 of 4 categories.

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

Barbados0/4

Spice Blend4/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

BarbadosDS&Durga

Spice BlendDior

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.33/ 5 · 6 votes

Have 4%Had 4%Want 91%

4.20/ 5 · 919 votes

Have 85%Had 15%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

47%Love

35%Like

9%Ok

7%Dislike

2%Hate

919 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity40

〰 Sillage25

♥ Love / hate58

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate80

Category winners

LongevitySpice Blend

SillageSpice Blend

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value0

¤ Price value31

Category winnerSpice BlendBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

citrus92%

woody84%

aromatic77%

rum69%

camphor61%

fresh spicy100%

warm spicy88%

cinnamon77%

soft spicy65%

woody53%

rum42%

Scent match39%Some overlap · both fresh spicy, woody and rum

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

RumGinger

Heart

CinnamonPink PepperBlack PepperClovesNutmegCoriander

Base

Bay LeafWoodsy Notes

InformationalShared notesBay Leaf, Rum 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

Spring57

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

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%

Men47

Unisex46

Women7

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#63,455

PerfumerDavid Seth Moltz

Launched2008

Reviews0

Overall rank#1,458

PerfumerFrançois Demachy

Launched2019

Reviews130

Category winnerSpice BlendHigher 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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Dior Spice Blend starts with a lively splash of dark Caribbean rum, zesty grated ginger, and cracked black pepper. As the initial freshness settles, a comforting wave of sweet cinnamon, nutmeg, and aromatic cloves takes over, bringing the cozy warmth of a steaming holiday drink. A clean base of dry bay leaf and cedar-…

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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 Spice Blend?

Spice Blend takes 4 of 4 categories. Barbados is rated 3.33/5 from 6 votes; Spice Blend is rated 4.20/5 from 919 votes. Choose Barbados for a fresh spicy and citrus character. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Spice Blend for a fresh spicy and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Barbados or Spice Blend?

Spice Blend lasts longest (Spice Blend 68/100, Barbados 40/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Barbados or Spice Blend?

Spice Blend projects furthest (Spice Blend 60/100, Barbados 25/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Barbados and Spice Blend smell similar?

Some overlap: a 39% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, woody and rum accords. Common notes include Bay Leaf, Rum and Nutmeg.

Is Barbados or Spice Blend better for summer or winter?

Barbados suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Barbados and Spice Blend?

Barbados features Lime, Bay Leaf, Rum, Sandalwood and Nutmeg. Spice Blend has top notes of Rum and Ginger, heart notes of Cinnamon, Pink Pepper, Black Pepper and Cloves, a base of Bay Leaf and Woodsy Notes.