Fragrance comparison

Cholon Social vs The Blend Splash

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

Updated 15 Oct 2026 30 ratings analysed

Cholon Social

VENUE

4.002 votes

Rank #59,445 WoodyFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

37%scent match

Some overlap

The Blend Splash

O Boticário

4.3928 votes

Rank #31,664 Warm SpicyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

Cholon Social
Choose it for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.
The Blend Splash
Choose it for a warm spicy and amber character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Cholon Social2/4

The Blend Splash2/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Cholon SocialVENUE

The Blend SplashO Boticário

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 8%Had 0%Want 92%

4.39/ 5 · 28 votes

Have 65%Had 15%Want 20%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

0%Love

100%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

54%Love

36%Like

7%Ok

4%Dislike

0%Hate

28 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity52

〰 Sillage40

♥ Love / hate85

Category winners

LongevityCholon Social

SillageCholon Social

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value58

¤ Price value73

Category winnerThe Blend SplashBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

fresh spicy92%

musky84%

sweet77%

fruity69%

amber61%

warm spicy100%

amber92%

woody84%

fresh spicy77%

cinnamon69%

powdery61%

Scent match37%Some overlap · both woody, fresh spicy and amber

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top20-30 mins

GingerFigFig TreeCherryRumNutmeg

Heart3-4 hrs

Red TeaTobaccoIncense

Base7-9 hrs

AmbroxanMuskGaiac WoodBenzoin

Top

RumGrapefruitLavenderBergamotSaffron

Heart

CinnamonPepperSandalwoodNutmegResinsCloveTuberoseVetiver

Base

AmberTonka BeanBenzoinGaiac WoodMossLaotian Oud

InformationalShared notesRum, Nutmeg, Gaiac Wood and Benzoin. Durations are only published for Cholon Social, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring50

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day79

Night100

Spring46

Summer4

Fall88

Winter100

Day38

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex50

Women50

Date 35%Casual 26%Party 21%Work 18%

Men91

Unisex9

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#59,445

PerfumerFabienne Bourhis

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#31,664

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerThe Blend SplashHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Cholon Social by VENUE strikes an immediate balance between spiced fruit and smoky warmth. The opening hits with sharp fresh ginger, dark sweet cherry, and a splash of golden rum that feels alive on skin. Within twenty minutes, the initial boozy punch eases into earthy red tea leaves, dry tobacco, and slow-burning inc…

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The Blend Splash by O Boticário brings a comforting, spiced warmth to everyday wear. It opens with a splash of dark rum, tart grapefruit, and soothing lavender, giving you an immediate lift that feels both clean and rich. As the initial brightness settles, a heart of crushed cinnamon, black pepper, clove, and warm nut…

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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, Cholon Social or The Blend Splash?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Cholon Social is rated 4.00/5 from 2 votes; The Blend Splash is rated 4.39/5 from 28 votes. Choose Cholon Social for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose The Blend Splash for a warm spicy and amber character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Cholon Social or The Blend Splash?

Cholon Social lasts longest (Cholon Social 67/100, The Blend Splash 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Cholon Social or The Blend Splash?

Cholon Social projects furthest (Cholon Social 50/100, The Blend Splash 40/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Cholon Social and The Blend Splash smell similar?

Some overlap: a 37% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, fresh spicy and amber accords. Common notes include Rum, Nutmeg, Gaiac Wood and Benzoin.

Is Cholon Social or The Blend Splash better for summer or winter?

Cholon Social suits evening wear; The Blend Splash suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Cholon Social and The Blend Splash?

Cholon Social has top notes of Ginger, Fig, Fig Tree and Cherry, heart notes of Red Tea, Tobacco and Incense, a base of Ambroxan, Musk, Gaiac Wood and Benzoin. The Blend Splash has top notes of Rum, Grapefruit, Lavender and Bergamot, heart notes of Cinnamon, Pepper, Sandalwood and Nutmeg, a base of Amber, Tonka Bean, Benzoin and Gaiac Wood.