Fragrance comparison

Begum vs Splendid

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 159 ratings analysed

4 wins

Begum

Xerjoff

4.16140 votes

Rank #7,040 WoodyRose

Full profile Similar & dupes

44%scent match

Some overlap

Splendid

Revlon

4.2119 votes

Rank #21,189 FloralRose

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Begum takes 4 of 5 categories.

Begum
Choose it for a woody and rose character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring.
Splendid
Choose it for a floral and rose character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Begum4/5

Splendid1/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

BegumXerjoff

SplendidRevlon

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.16/ 5 · 140 votes

Have 79%Had 21%Want 0%

4.21/ 5 · 19 votes

Have 20%Had 27%Want 53%

Category winnerBegumRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

55%Love

22%Like

11%Ok

8%Dislike

4%Hate

140 votes

58%Love

26%Like

0%Ok

11%Dislike

5%Hate

19 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity84

〰 Sillage73

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity54

〰 Sillage38

♥ Love / hate80

Category winners

LongevityBegum

SillageBegum

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value24

¤ Price value75

Category winnerSplendidBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

rose92%

powdery84%

floral77%

sweet69%

vanilla61%

floral100%

rose92%

fresh84%

fruity77%

powdery69%

patchouli61%

Scent match44%Some overlap · both rose, floral and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Red BerriesBergamotLemonFreesia

Heart

Damask RoseBulgarian RoseIrisYlang-YlangLilacJasmine SambacLily-of-the-Valley

Base

SandalwoodVanillaPalisander RosewoodPatchouliAmberMuskVetiver

Top

PeonyBlack PepperFreesia

Heart

Rose OilRed BerriesYlang-Ylang

Base

PatchouliPowdery NotesMuskVanillaMoss

InformationalShared notesRed Berries, Freesia, Ylang-Ylang and Vanilla. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter89

Day–

Night–

Spring50

Summer13

Fall100

Winter63

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men9

Unisex42

Women49

Men0

Unisex25

Women75

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#7,040

PerfumerChris Maurice

Launched—

Reviews12

Overall rank#21,189

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews13

Category winnerBegumHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Begum by Xerjoff is an intense unisex chypre floral fragrance from the brand's premium 17/17 Stone Label collection. Master perfumer Chris Maurice constructed this scent around a lush contrast between vibrant fruit and heavy timber. It opens with a flash of tart red berries, bergamot, and freesia before revealing a de…

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Splendid by Revlon is a floral-driven fragrance for women that blends peony and freesia with a base of patchouli, vanilla, and moss. Released in 2012, this scent offers an accessible, powdery experience that transitions from a sharp, spicy opening to a muted, lingering floral finish. It is suitable for everyday wear d…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Begum or Splendid?

Begum takes 4 of 5 categories. Begum is rated 4.16/5 from 140 votes; Splendid is rated 4.21/5 from 19 votes. Choose Begum for a woody and rose character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring. Choose Splendid for a floral and rose character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Begum or Splendid?

Begum lasts longest (Begum 84/100, Splendid 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Begum or Splendid?

Begum projects furthest (Begum 73/100, Splendid 38/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Begum and Splendid smell similar?

Some overlap: a 44% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share rose, floral and powdery accords. Common notes include Red Berries, Freesia, Ylang-Ylang and Vanilla.

Is Begum or Splendid better for summer or winter?

Splendid suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Begum and Splendid?

Begum has top notes of Red Berries, Bergamot, Lemon and Freesia, heart notes of Damask Rose, Bulgarian Rose, Iris and Ylang-Ylang, a base of Sandalwood, Vanilla, Palisander Rosewood and Patchouli. Splendid has top notes of Peony, Black Pepper and Freesia, heart notes of Rose Oil, Red Berries and Ylang-Ylang, a base of Patchouli, Powdery Notes, Musk and Vanilla.