Maestrale vs The Blend Eau de Parfum
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
27%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Maestrale takes 5 of 7 categories.
MaestraleChoose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
The Blend Eau de ParfumChoose it for a warm spicy and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus and community sentiment. Best in winter.
Maestrale5/7
The Blend Eau de Parfum2/7
- Ratings & consensus
- The Blend Eau de Parfum
- Community sentiment
- The Blend Eau de Parfum
- Longevity
- Maestrale
- Sillage & projection
- Maestrale
- Value for money
- Maestrale
- Versatility
- Maestrale
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Maestrale
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
MaestraleProfumi di PantelleriaThe Blend Eau de ParfumO BoticárioWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.14/ 5 · 57 votes
Have 37%Had 17%Want 46%
4.27/ 5 · 580 votes
Have 80%Had 20%Want 0%
Category winnerThe Blend Eau de ParfumRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate39%Love
47%Like
4%Ok
11%Dislike
0%Hate
57 votes
51%Love
34%Like
8%Ok
5%Dislike
2%Hate
580 votes
Category winnerThe Blend Eau de ParfumMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityMaestrale
SillageMaestrale
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerMaestraleBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwoody77%
aromatic61%
citrus38%
warm spicy100%
fresh spicy88%
woody77%
amber65%
cinnamon53%
rum42%
Scent match27%Clearly different · both woody
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop30 to 45 minutes
GrapefruitJuniper BerriesSaffron
Heart3 to 5 hours
CardamomRumCorianderCarnationIris
Base5 to 8 hours
RaspberryCashmeranVetiver
Top
RumSaffronLavenderBergamotGrapefruit
Heart
CinnamonNutmegClovesBlack PepperSandalwoodIrisLabdanumVetiver
Base
AmberBenzoinGuaiac WoodMoss
InformationalShared notesGrapefruit, Saffron, Rum and Iris. Durations are only published for Maestrale, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer100
Fall79
Winter29
Day100
Night53
Spring46
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Category winnerMaestraleMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#17,365
PerfumerMaurizio Cerizza
Launched2018
Reviews6
Overall rank#26,164
PerfumerAdilson Rato, Alberto Morillas, Carmita Magalhães, Frank Voelkl
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerMaestraleHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotMaestrale by Profumi di Pantelleria opens with a brisk burst of tart grapefruit, herbal juniper berries, and dry saffron. As the crisp top fades, the fragrance moves into an aromatic and spicy core led by cardamom, warm rum, and green coriander, cushioned by soft iris and spicy carnation. The base settles into earthy …
Reviews →The Blend Eau de Parfum by O Boticário is a rich woody spicy fragrance built around dark rum, warm baking spices, and smooth amber resins. It opens with a splash of sweet rum, tart bergamot, and clean lavender before settling into a potent core of black pepper, grated nutmeg, cloves, and cinnamon. Earthy vetiver and c…
Reviews →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, Maestrale or The Blend Eau de Parfum?
Maestrale takes 5 of 7 categories. Maestrale is rated 4.14/5 from 57 votes; The Blend Eau de Parfum is rated 4.27/5 from 580 votes. Choose Maestrale for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose The Blend Eau de Parfum for a warm spicy and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus and community sentiment. Best in winter.
Which lasts longer, Maestrale or The Blend Eau de Parfum?
Maestrale lasts longest (Maestrale 78/100, The Blend Eau de Parfum 69/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Maestrale or The Blend Eau de Parfum?
Maestrale projects furthest (Maestrale 72/100, The Blend Eau de Parfum 57/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Maestrale and The Blend Eau de Parfum smell similar?
Clearly different: a 27% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody accords. Common notes include Grapefruit, Saffron, Rum and Iris.
Is Maestrale or The Blend Eau de Parfum better for summer or winter?
For summer, Maestrale is the stronger pick. For winter, The Blend Eau de Parfum is the stronger pick. Maestrale suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Maestrale and The Blend Eau de Parfum?
Maestrale has top notes of Grapefruit, Juniper Berries and Saffron, heart notes of Cardamom, Rum, Coriander and Carnation, a base of Raspberry, Cashmeran and Vetiver. The Blend Eau de Parfum has top notes of Rum, Saffron, Lavender and Bergamot, heart notes of Cinnamon, Nutmeg, Cloves and Black Pepper, a base of Amber, Benzoin, Guaiac Wood and Moss.
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