Fragrance comparison

Match vs The Blend Eau de Parfum

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

Updated 24 Oct 2026 627 ratings analysed

4 wins

Match

Der Duft

3.9647 votes

Rank #16,280 WoodyFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

41%scent match

Some overlap

The Blend Eau de Parfum

O Boticário

4.27580 votes

Rank #24,965 Warm SpicyFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Match takes 4 of 7 categories.

Match
Choose it for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, value for money and versatility. Best in fall, evening wear.
The Blend Eau de Parfum
Choose it for a warm spicy and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in winter.

Match4/7

The Blend Eau de Parfum3/7

Ratings & consensus: The Blend Eau de Parfum
Community sentiment: The Blend Eau de Parfum
Longevity: Match
Sillage & projection: The Blend Eau de Parfum
Value for money: Match
Versatility: Match
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Match

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

MatchDer Duft

The Blend Eau de ParfumO Boticário

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.96/ 5 · 47 votes

Have 40%Had 11%Want 48%

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 hate

38%Love

32%Like

19%Ok

9%Dislike

2%Hate

47 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

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate74

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate82

Category winners

LongevityMatch

SillageThe Blend Eau de Parfum

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value47

¤ Price value41

Category winnerMatchBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

fresh spicy83%

powdery65%

aromatic48%

citrus30%

warm spicy100%

fresh spicy88%

woody77%

amber65%

cinnamon53%

rum42%

Scent match41%Some overlap · both woody and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

Woody NotesCedarBlack PepperCuminSandalwoodVetiverGingerGrapefruitSuedeAmbroxanIris

No top / heart / base split published

Top

RumSaffronLavenderBergamotGrapefruit

Heart

CinnamonNutmegClovesBlack PepperSandalwoodIrisLabdanumVetiver

Base

AmberBenzoinGuaiac WoodMoss

InformationalShared notesBlack Pepper, Sandalwood, Vetiver and Grapefruit. Durations are only published for Match, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring71

Summer65

Fall100

Winter76

Day85

Night100

Spring46

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerMatchMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men52

Unisex48

Women0

Work 35%Casual 30%Date 26%Party 10%

Men93

Unisex6

Women1

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#16,280

PerfumerAnne-Sophie Behaghel

Launched—

Reviews7

Overall rank#24,965

PerfumerAdilson Rato, Alberto Morillas, Carmita Magalhães, Frank Voelkl

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerMatchHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Der Duft Match captures the tactile friction of striking a matchstick against sandpaper. It opens with an invigorating flash of tart grapefruit and sharp ginger before unveiling a spicy, woody heart. Black pepper and warm cumin provide dry heat against clean cedar and creamy sandalwood. As it warms on the skin, a soft…

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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…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Match or The Blend Eau de Parfum?

Match takes 4 of 7 categories. Match is rated 3.96/5 from 47 votes; The Blend Eau de Parfum is rated 4.27/5 from 580 votes. Choose Match for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, value for money and versatility. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose The Blend Eau de Parfum for a warm spicy and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Match or The Blend Eau de Parfum?

Match lasts longest (Match 73/100, The Blend Eau de Parfum 69/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Match or The Blend Eau de Parfum?

Projection is very close: The Blend Eau de Parfum 57/100, Match 56/100 for sillage.

Do Match and The Blend Eau de Parfum smell similar?

Some overlap: a 41% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Black Pepper, Sandalwood, Vetiver and Grapefruit.

Is Match or The Blend Eau de Parfum better for summer or winter?

For summer, Match is the stronger pick. For winter, The Blend Eau de Parfum is the stronger pick. Match suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Match and The Blend Eau de Parfum?

Match features Woody Notes, Cedar, Black Pepper, Cumin and Sandalwood. 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.