Fragrance comparison

First Love vs The Blend Splash

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 32 ratings analysed

First Love

Brogi

4.504 votes

Rank #37,472 WoodyPowdery

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43%scent match

Some overlap

The Blend Splash

O Boticário

4.3928 votes

Rank #35,329 Warm SpicyAmber

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

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

First Love
Choose it for a woody and powdery character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime 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.

First Love2/4

The Blend Splash2/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: First Love
Sillage & projection: First Love
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

First LoveBrogi

The Blend SplashO Boticário

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.50/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 31%Had 6%Want 63%

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

75%Love

0%Like

25%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

4 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

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate88

⏱ Longevity52

〰 Sillage40

♥ Love / hate85

Category winners

LongevityFirst Love

SillageFirst Love

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value67

¤ Price value73

Category winnerThe Blend SplashBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

powdery92%

amber84%

iris77%

floral69%

aromatic61%

warm spicy100%

amber92%

woody84%

fresh spicy77%

cinnamon69%

powdery61%

Scent match43%Some overlap · both woody, amber and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Bergamot

Heart

IrisCyclamenSaffronCypress

Base

AmberSandalwoodVetiverMuskMoss

Top

RumGrapefruitLavenderBergamotSaffron

Heart

CinnamonPepperSandalwoodNutmegResinsCloveTuberoseVetiver

Base

AmberTonka BeanBenzoinGaiac WoodMossLaotian Oud

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Saffron, Amber and Sandalwood. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring33

Summer100

Fall0

Winter67

Day100

Night67

Spring46

Summer4

Fall88

Winter100

Day38

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex67

Women33

Men91

Unisex9

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#37,472

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Overall rank#35,329

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerThe Blend SplashHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

First Love by Brogi delivers a crisp woody profile with a clean aromatic twist. The composition centers on a bright spark of bergamot that quickly gives way to dry cypress and powdery iris. It wears light and airy, making it a reliable casual choice for warm spring days and humid summer afternoons.

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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, First Love or The Blend Splash?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. First Love is rated 4.50/5 from 4 votes; The Blend Splash is rated 4.39/5 from 28 votes. Choose First Love for a woody and powdery character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime 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, First Love or The Blend Splash?

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

Which projects more, First Love or The Blend Splash?

First Love projects furthest (First Love 58/100, The Blend Splash 40/100), based on community performance votes.

Do First Love and The Blend Splash smell similar?

Some overlap: a 43% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, amber and powdery accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Saffron, Amber and Sandalwood.

Is First Love or The Blend Splash better for summer or winter?

First Love suits daytime wear; The Blend Splash suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in First Love and The Blend Splash?

First Love has top notes of Bergamot, heart notes of Iris, Cyclamen, Saffron and Cypress, a base of Amber, Sandalwood, Vetiver and Musk. 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.