Fragrance comparison

Glistening vs Splendid

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 76 ratings analysed

3 wins

Glistening

Boadicea the Victorious · 2010

4.5468 votes

Rank #10,030 Warm SpicyOud

Full profile Similar & dupes

93%scent match

Very similar

Splendid

Royal Glory

3.628 votes

Rank #62,476 Fresh SpicyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Glistening takes 3 of 4 categories.

Glistening
Choose it for a warm spicy and oud character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.
Splendid
Choose it for a fresh spicy and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Glistening3/4

Splendid1/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

GlisteningBoadicea the Victorious

SplendidRoyal Glory

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.54/ 5 · 68 votes

Have 30%Had 9%Want 62%

3.62/ 5 · 8 votes

Have 16%Had 11%Want 74%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

81%Love

7%Like

3%Ok

3%Dislike

6%Hate

68 votes

38%Love

25%Like

0%Ok

38%Dislike

0%Hate

8 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity83

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate89

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage71

♥ Love / hate66

Category winners

LongevityGlistening

SillageGlistening

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value25

¤ Price value38

Category winnerSplendidBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

warm spicy100%

oud92%

fresh spicy84%

patchouli77%

metallic69%

lavender61%

fresh spicy100%

warm spicy92%

patchouli84%

oud77%

lavender69%

woody61%

Scent match93%Very similar · both warm spicy, fresh spicy and oud

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

SaffronNutmeg

Heart

Agarwood (Oud)Lavender

Base

PatchouliMusk

Top15-30 mins

NutmegLavenderSaffron

Heart2-4 hrs

PatchouliMusk

Base6-8+ hrs

Agarwood (Oud)

InformationalShared notesSaffron, Nutmeg, Agarwood (Oud) and Lavender. Durations are only published for Splendid, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring74

Summer15

Fall94

Winter100

Day89

Night100

Spring50

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day33

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men67

Unisex29

Women5

Men57

Unisex0

Women43

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#10,030

PerfumerNot listed

Launched2010

Reviews5

Overall rank#62,476

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerGlisteningHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Boadicea the Victorious Glistening opens with a fiery surge of red saffron and warm nutmeg spice before revealing a deep heart of natural Hindi oud and aromatic lavender. Grounded on an earthy bed of dark patchouli and musk, this rich unisex perfume delivers impressive projection for cold autumn evenings, formal winte…

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Splendid by Royal Glory opens with a sharp burst of grated nutmeg, crisp aromatic lavender, and warm saffron spice. The first spray feels punchy, dry, and distinctly energetic before softening into a darker blend of earthy patchouli and smooth musk. In the base, deep agarwood oud provides a sturdy, woodsy spine that k…

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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, Glistening or Splendid?

Glistening takes 3 of 4 categories. Glistening is rated 4.54/5 from 68 votes; Splendid is rated 3.62/5 from 8 votes. Choose Glistening for a warm spicy and oud character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Splendid for a fresh spicy and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Glistening or Splendid?

Glistening lasts longest (Glistening 83/100, Splendid 77/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Glistening or Splendid?

Glistening projects furthest (Glistening 75/100, Splendid 71/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Glistening and Splendid smell similar?

Very similar: a 93% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, fresh spicy and oud accords. Common notes include Saffron, Nutmeg, Agarwood (Oud) and Lavender.

Is Glistening or Splendid better for summer or winter?

Glistening suits evening wear; Splendid suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Glistening and Splendid?

Glistening has top notes of Saffron and Nutmeg, heart notes of Agarwood (Oud) and Lavender, a base of Patchouli and Musk. Splendid has top notes of Nutmeg, Lavender and Saffron, heart notes of Patchouli and Musk, a base of Agarwood (Oud).