Fragrance comparison

Dark Caviar vs The Blend Splash

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 49 ratings analysed

3 wins

Dark Caviar

Paris Elysees

3.4821 votes

Rank #65,904 AmberVanilla

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31%scent match

Clearly different

The Blend Splash

O Boticário

4.3928 votes

Rank #35,329 Warm SpicyAmber

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Dark Caviar takes 3 of 5 categories.

Dark Caviar
Choose it for a amber and vanilla character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.
The Blend Splash
Choose it for a warm spicy and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Dark Caviar3/5

The Blend Splash2/5

Ratings & consensus: The Blend Splash
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Dark Caviar
Sillage & projection: Dark Caviar
Value for money: Dark Caviar
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

Dark CaviarParis Elysees

The Blend SplashO Boticário

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.48/ 5 · 21 votes

Have 49%Had 9%Want 42%

4.39/ 5 · 28 votes

Have 65%Had 15%Want 20%

Category winnerThe Blend SplashRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

29%Love

38%Like

5%Ok

10%Dislike

19%Hate

21 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

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate62

⏱ Longevity52

〰 Sillage40

♥ Love / hate85

Category winners

LongevityDark Caviar

SillageDark Caviar

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value94

¤ Price value73

Category winnerDark CaviarBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

vanilla92%

iris84%

tuberose77%

warm spicy69%

white floral61%

warm spicy100%

amber92%

woody84%

fresh spicy77%

cinnamon69%

powdery61%

Scent match31%Clearly different · both amber and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top30 to 45 minutes

TobaccoRum

Heart2 to 4 hours

TuberoseIrisLeather

Base5 to 8 hours

BenzoinTonka BeanGuaiac Wood

Top

RumGrapefruitLavenderBergamotSaffron

Heart

CinnamonPepperSandalwoodNutmegResinsCloveTuberoseVetiver

Base

AmberTonka BeanBenzoinGaiac WoodMossLaotian Oud

InformationalShared notesRum, Tuberose, Benzoin and Tonka Bean. Durations are only published for Dark Caviar, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring27

Summer0

Fall47

Winter100

Day23

Night100

Spring46

Summer4

Fall88

Winter100

Day38

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men94

Unisex6

Women0

Men91

Unisex9

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#65,904

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#35,329

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerThe Blend SplashHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Dark Caviar by Paris Elysees is an oriental spicy fragrance for men that blends warm boozy notes with dark woods and smooth florals. The scent opens with a rich pour of rum and dry tobacco, creating an immediate warmth that feels substantial and direct. As it settles, powdery iris and white floral tuberose soften a st…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Dark Caviar or The Blend Splash?

Dark Caviar takes 3 of 5 categories. Dark Caviar is rated 3.48/5 from 21 votes; The Blend Splash is rated 4.39/5 from 28 votes. Choose Dark Caviar for a amber and vanilla character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose The Blend Splash for a warm spicy and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Dark Caviar or The Blend Splash?

Dark Caviar lasts longest (Dark Caviar 72/100, The Blend Splash 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Dark Caviar or The Blend Splash?

Dark Caviar projects furthest (Dark Caviar 64/100, The Blend Splash 40/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Dark Caviar and The Blend Splash smell similar?

Clearly different: a 31% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Rum, Tuberose, Benzoin and Tonka Bean.

Is Dark Caviar or The Blend Splash better for summer or winter?

Dark Caviar suits evening wear; The Blend Splash suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Dark Caviar and The Blend Splash?

Dark Caviar has top notes of Tobacco and Rum, heart notes of Tuberose, Iris and Leather, a base of Benzoin, Tonka Bean and Guaiac Wood. 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.