Paithani vs The Blend Cardamom
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
62%scent match
Closely related
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Paithani takes 4 of 7 categories.
PaithaniChoose it for a warm spicy and leather character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter.
The Blend CardamomChoose it for a warm spicy and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in winter.
Paithani4/7
The Blend Cardamom3/7
- Ratings & consensus
- The Blend Cardamom
- Community sentiment
- The Blend Cardamom
- Longevity
- Paithani
- Sillage & projection
- Paithani
- Value for money
- Paithani
- Versatility
- The Blend Cardamom
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Paithani
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
PaithaniPenhaligon'sThe Blend CardamomO BoticárioWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.90/ 5 · 205 votes
Have 76%Had 24%Want 0%
4.33/ 5 · 709 votes
Have 81%Had 19%Want 0%
Category winnerThe Blend CardamomRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate38%Love
41%Like
10%Ok
11%Dislike
1%Hate
150 votes
57%Love
26%Like
10%Ok
5%Dislike
2%Hate
709 votes
Category winnerThe Blend CardamomMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityPaithani
SillagePaithani
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerPaithaniBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwarm spicy100%
leather92%
fresh spicy84%
amber77%
woody69%
aromatic61%
warm spicy100%
fresh spicy83%
woody65%
aromatic48%
amber30%
Scent match62%Closely related · both warm spicy, fresh spicy and woody
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
CardamomNutmegBlack Pepper
Heart
MilkRoseMate
Base
LeatherAmberwoodLabdanumCedar
Top
CardamomBlack PepperGingerBergamot
Heart
AllspiceSageViolet LeafLabdanumCurryBengal Pepper
Base
CedarAmberwoodPatchouliMoss
InformationalShared notesCardamom, Black Pepper, Amberwood and Labdanum. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring46
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Spring83
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Category winnerThe Blend CardamomMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#5,066
PerfumerAlex Lee
Launched—
Reviews45
Overall rank#26,402
PerfumerNathalie Lorson
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerPaithaniHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotPaithani is a warm spicy leather fragrance with a chai-like softness: cardamom, nutmeg and pepper over milky rose, cedar, labdanum and amberwood. On skin it often reads as warm suede, spiced tea and polished wood, with a dry, aromatic edge rather than heavy sweetness. It suits people who enjoy bold spice, soft leather…
Reviews →The Blend Cardamom by O Boticário is a rich, warm spicy fragrance that puts crushed green cardamom front and center. Built around a sharp kick of black pepper, fresh ginger, and zesty bergamot, it settles into an earthy blend of cedarwood, amberwood, and herbal sage. It smells like stepping into a cozy wooden cabin wi…
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, Paithani or The Blend Cardamom?
Paithani takes 4 of 7 categories. Paithani is rated 3.90/5 from 205 votes; The Blend Cardamom is rated 4.33/5 from 709 votes. Choose Paithani for a warm spicy and leather character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter. Choose The Blend Cardamom for a warm spicy and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in winter.
Which lasts longer, Paithani or The Blend Cardamom?
They last about the same: Paithani 76/100, The Blend Cardamom 75/100 for longevity in community votes.
Which projects more, Paithani or The Blend Cardamom?
Paithani projects furthest (Paithani 70/100, The Blend Cardamom 63/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Paithani and The Blend Cardamom smell similar?
Closely related: a 62% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, fresh spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Cardamom, Black Pepper, Amberwood and Labdanum.
Is Paithani or The Blend Cardamom better for summer or winter?
For summer, Paithani is the stronger pick. For winter, Paithani is the stronger pick. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Paithani and The Blend Cardamom?
Paithani has top notes of Cardamom, Nutmeg and Black Pepper, heart notes of Milk, Rose and Mate, a base of Leather, Amberwood, Labdanum and Cedar. The Blend Cardamom has top notes of Cardamom, Black Pepper, Ginger and Bergamot, heart notes of Allspice, Sage, Violet Leaf and Labdanum, a base of Cedar, Amberwood, Patchouli and Moss.
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