Fragrance comparison

Black Origami vs Tropical Splash Kumquat

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 349 ratings analysed

6 wins

Black Origami

Maison Alhambra

4.17240 votes

Rank #3,995 Warm SpicySweet

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28%scent match

Clearly different

Tropical Splash Kumquat

Marc Jacobs

3.80109 votes

Rank #18,871 CitrusSweet

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Black Origami takes 6 of 7 categories.

Black Origami
Choose it for a warm spicy and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.
Tropical Splash Kumquat
Choose it for a citrus and sweet character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Black Origami6/7

Tropical Splash Kumquat1/7

Ratings & consensus: Black Origami
Community sentiment: Black Origami
Longevity: Black Origami
Sillage & projection: Black Origami
Value for money: Tropical Splash Kumquat
Versatility: Black Origami
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Black Origami

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Black OrigamiMaison Alhambra

Tropical Splash KumquatMarc Jacobs

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.17/ 5 · 240 votes

Have 57%Had 8%Want 35%

3.80/ 5 · 109 votes

Have 56%Had 44%Want 0%

Category winnerBlack OrigamiRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

44%Love

38%Like

9%Ok

7%Dislike

1%Hate

240 votes

17%Love

62%Like

3%Ok

17%Dislike

0%Hate

109 votes

Category winnerBlack OrigamiMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity46

〰 Sillage45

♥ Love / hate70

Category winners

LongevityBlack Origami

SillageBlack Origami

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value86

¤ Price value100

Category winnerTropical Splash KumquatBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

warm spicy100%

sweet92%

earthy84%

woody77%

floral69%

amber61%

citrus100%

sweet83%

aromatic65%

woody48%

musky30%

Scent match28%Clearly different · both sweet and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

TruffleGardeniaJasmineYlang YlangCassisTangerineBergamotItalian Lemon

Heart

OrchidSpicy NotesFruity NotesLotus

Base

ChocolatePatchouliVanillaAmberIncenseSandalwoodWhite MuskVetiver

Top15-30 mins

TangerineOrangeBergamot

Heart2-3 hrs

KumquatOrchidJasmine

Base3-5 hrs

MuskCedarWoodsy Notes

InformationalShared notesJasmine, Tangerine, Bergamot and Orchid. Durations are only published for Tropical Splash Kumquat, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring46

Summer20

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter32

Day100

Night19

Category winnerBlack OrigamiMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men11

Unisex62

Women27

Men0

Unisex57

Women43

Casual 51%Work 32%Date 11%Party 7%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#3,995

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews37

Overall rank#18,871

PerfumerRichard Herpin

Launched—

Reviews11

Category winnerBlack OrigamiHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Black Origami by Maison Alhambra is a bold, dark floral scent designed for evening wear. It layers rich truffle and gardenia over a complex base of chocolate, patchouli, and incense. This composition creates a dense, earthy aroma that suits cooler weather. It leans unisex, offering a sophisticated alternative for thos…

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Marc Jacobs Tropical Splash Kumquat delivers an unpretentious burst of sunny citrus built strictly for hot summer days. The opening crackles with tart bergamot, sweet orange, and zesty tangerine flesh. Within minutes, the namesake kumquat note emerges with its signature bitter-sweet rind bite, joined by soft accents o…

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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, Black Origami or Tropical Splash Kumquat?

Black Origami takes 6 of 7 categories. Black Origami is rated 4.17/5 from 240 votes; Tropical Splash Kumquat is rated 3.80/5 from 109 votes. Choose Black Origami for a warm spicy and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter. Choose Tropical Splash Kumquat for a citrus and sweet character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Black Origami or Tropical Splash Kumquat?

Black Origami lasts longest (Black Origami 66/100, Tropical Splash Kumquat 46/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Black Origami or Tropical Splash Kumquat?

Black Origami projects furthest (Black Origami 56/100, Tropical Splash Kumquat 45/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Black Origami and Tropical Splash Kumquat smell similar?

Clearly different: a 28% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet and woody accords. Common notes include Jasmine, Tangerine, Bergamot and Orchid.

Is Black Origami or Tropical Splash Kumquat better for summer or winter?

For summer, Black Origami is the stronger pick. For winter, Black Origami is the stronger pick. Tropical Splash Kumquat suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Black Origami and Tropical Splash Kumquat?

Black Origami has top notes of Truffle, Gardenia, Jasmine and Ylang Ylang, heart notes of Orchid, Spicy Notes, Fruity Notes and Lotus, a base of Chocolate, Patchouli, Vanilla and Amber. Tropical Splash Kumquat has top notes of Tangerine, Orange and Bergamot, heart notes of Kumquat, Orchid and Jasmine, a base of Musk, Cedar and Woodsy Notes.