Fragrance comparison

Maestrale vs The Blend Splash

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 85 ratings analysed

4 wins

Maestrale

Profumi di Pantelleria · 2018

4.1457 votes

Rank #17,365 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

25%scent match

Clearly different

The Blend Splash

O Boticário

4.3928 votes

Rank #33,999 Warm SpicyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Maestrale takes 4 of 7 categories.

Maestrale
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.
The Blend Splash
Choose it for a warm spicy and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.

Maestrale4/7

The Blend Splash3/7

Ratings & consensus: The Blend Splash
Community sentiment: The Blend Splash
Longevity: Maestrale
Sillage & projection: Maestrale
Value for money: The Blend Splash
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 Pantelleria

The Blend SplashO Boticário

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.14/ 5 · 57 votes

Have 37%Had 17%Want 46%

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

39%Love

47%Like

4%Ok

11%Dislike

0%Hate

57 votes

54%Love

36%Like

7%Ok

4%Dislike

0%Hate

28 votes

Category winnerThe Blend SplashMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity78

〰 Sillage72

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity52

〰 Sillage40

♥ Love / hate85

Category winners

LongevityMaestrale

SillageMaestrale

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value60

¤ Price value73

Category winnerThe Blend SplashBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody77%

aromatic61%

citrus38%

warm spicy100%

amber92%

woody84%

fresh spicy77%

cinnamon69%

powdery61%

Scent match25%Clearly different · both woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top30 to 45 minutes

GrapefruitJuniper BerriesSaffron

Heart3 to 5 hours

CardamomRumCorianderCarnationIris

Base5 to 8 hours

RaspberryCashmeranVetiver

Top

RumGrapefruitLavenderBergamotSaffron

Heart

CinnamonPepperSandalwoodNutmegResinsCloveTuberoseVetiver

Base

AmberTonka BeanBenzoinGaiac WoodMossLaotian Oud

InformationalShared notesGrapefruit, Saffron, Rum and Vetiver. Durations are only published for Maestrale, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall79

Winter29

Day100

Night53

Spring46

Summer4

Fall88

Winter100

Day38

Night100

Category winnerMaestraleMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men33

Unisex67

Women0

Men91

Unisex9

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#17,365

PerfumerMaurizio Cerizza

Launched2018

Reviews6

Overall rank#33,999

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerMaestraleHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Maestrale 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 …

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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, Maestrale or The Blend Splash?

Maestrale takes 4 of 7 categories. Maestrale is rated 4.14/5 from 57 votes; The Blend Splash is rated 4.39/5 from 28 votes. Choose Maestrale for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose The Blend Splash for a warm spicy and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Maestrale or The Blend Splash?

Maestrale lasts longest (Maestrale 78/100, The Blend Splash 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Maestrale or The Blend Splash?

Maestrale projects furthest (Maestrale 72/100, The Blend Splash 40/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Maestrale and The Blend Splash smell similar?

Clearly different: a 25% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody accords. Common notes include Grapefruit, Saffron, Rum and Vetiver.

Is Maestrale or The Blend Splash better for summer or winter?

For summer, Maestrale is the stronger pick. For winter, The Blend Splash is the stronger pick. Maestrale suits daytime wear; The Blend Splash suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Maestrale and The Blend Splash?

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 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.