Fragrance comparison

Notorious XO vs Splendiferous

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

Updated 8 Nov 2026 192 ratings analysed

3 wins

Notorious XO

M. Micallef

3.88186 votes

Rank #7,277 Warm SpicyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

84%scent match

Very similar

Splendiferous

Parfums Vintage

4.836 votes

Rank #32,811 WoodySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Notorious XO takes 3 of 4 categories.

Notorious XO
Choose it for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Splendiferous
Choose it for a woody and sweet character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Notorious XO3/4

Splendiferous1/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Notorious XOM. Micallef

SplendiferousParfums Vintage

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.88/ 5 · 186 votes

Have 20%Had 4%Want 76%

4.83/ 5 · 6 votes

Have 43%Had 0%Want 57%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

54%Love

24%Like

13%Ok

4%Dislike

6%Hate

106 votes

83%Love

17%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

6 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate77

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate96

Category winners

LongevityNotorious XO

SillageNotorious XO

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value48

¤ Price value56

Category winnerSplendiferousBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

warm spicy100%

woody92%

sweet84%

vanilla77%

amber69%

cinnamon61%

woody100%

sweet90%

warm spicy80%

amber70%

vanilla60%

cinnamon50%

Scent match84%Very similar · both woody, warm spicy and sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

CognacPepperSea Notes

Heart

CinnamonLeatherCardamomTonka BeanOak

Base

VanillaPralineAmberSandalwoodMusk

Notes

AmberCognacOakCinnamonTonka BeanSandalwoodPralineVanilla

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesCognac, Cinnamon, Tonka Bean and Oak. Durations are only published for Splendiferous, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring20

Summer5

Fall100

Winter97

Day100

Night–

Spring75

Summer50

Fall100

Winter75

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men77

Unisex22

Women1

Men80

Unisex20

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#7,277

PerfumerDaniela Marty

Launched—

Reviews26

Overall rank#32,811

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerNotorious XOHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Notorious XO by M. Micallef is a woody spicy fragrance that leans into a boozy cognac opening. It settles into a warm, resinous base of praline and vanilla, making it a reliable choice for autumn and winter evenings. Designed for the man seeking a sophisticated, presence-heavy scent, it bridges the gap between refined…

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Splendiferous by Parfums Vintage delivers a rich, boozy gourmand profile built around oak barrels and warm dessert spices. The opening brings an immediate splash of rich cognac, paired with grated cinnamon and toasted praline. As the fragrance settles, a deep core of amber and creamy vanilla joins dry sandalwood and t…

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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, Notorious XO or Splendiferous?

Notorious XO takes 3 of 4 categories. Notorious XO is rated 3.88/5 from 186 votes; Splendiferous is rated 4.83/5 from 6 votes. Choose Notorious XO for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Splendiferous for a woody and sweet character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Notorious XO or Splendiferous?

Notorious XO lasts longest (Notorious XO 77/100, Splendiferous 70/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Notorious XO or Splendiferous?

Notorious XO projects furthest (Notorious XO 67/100, Splendiferous 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Notorious XO and Splendiferous smell similar?

Very similar: a 84% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, warm spicy and sweet accords. Common notes include Cognac, Cinnamon, Tonka Bean and Oak.

Is Notorious XO or Splendiferous better for summer or winter?

Notorious XO suits daytime wear; Splendiferous suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Notorious XO and Splendiferous?

Notorious XO has top notes of Cognac, Pepper and Sea Notes, heart notes of Cinnamon, Leather, Cardamom and Tonka Bean, a base of Vanilla, Praline, Amber and Sandalwood. Splendiferous features Amber, Cognac, Oak, Cinnamon and Tonka Bean.