Fragrance comparison

Pamplemousse Rhubarb vs The Blend Splash

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

Updated 15 Oct 2026 291 ratings analysed

Pamplemousse Rhubarb

L'Occitane en Provence

4.32263 votes

Rank #11,141 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

16%scent match

Clearly different

4 wins

The Blend Splash

O Boticário

4.3928 votes

Rank #31,743 Warm SpicyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

The Blend Splash takes 4 of 7 categories.

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

Pamplemousse Rhubarb3/7

The Blend Splash4/7

Ratings & consensus: Pamplemousse Rhubarb
Community sentiment: The Blend Splash
Longevity: The Blend Splash
Sillage & projection: Pamplemousse Rhubarb
Value for money: The Blend Splash
Versatility: The Blend Splash
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Pamplemousse Rhubarb

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Pamplemousse RhubarbL'Occitane en Provence

The Blend SplashO Boticário

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.32/ 5 · 263 votes

Have 76%Had 24%Want 0%

4.39/ 5 · 28 votes

Have 65%Had 15%Want 20%

Category winnerPamplemousse RhubarbRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

47%Love

44%Like

4%Ok

5%Dislike

1%Hate

263 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

⏱ Longevity50

〰 Sillage46

♥ Love / hate83

⏱ Longevity52

〰 Sillage40

♥ Love / hate85

Category winners

LongevityThe Blend Splash

SillagePamplemousse Rhubarb

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value47

¤ Price value73

Category winnerThe Blend SplashBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

aromatic83%

green65%

fresh spicy48%

fruity30%

warm spicy100%

amber92%

woody84%

fresh spicy77%

cinnamon69%

powdery61%

Scent match16%Clearly different · both fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

GrapefruitRhubarbLemonCypress

Heart1-2 hrs

LavenderNutmegClove

Base2-4 hrs

VetiverCedar

Top

RumGrapefruitLavenderBergamotSaffron

Heart

CinnamonPepperSandalwoodNutmegResinsCloveTuberoseVetiver

Base

AmberTonka BeanBenzoinGaiac WoodMossLaotian Oud

InformationalShared notesGrapefruit, Lavender, Nutmeg and Clove. Durations are only published for Pamplemousse Rhubarb, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter24

Day100

Night19

Spring46

Summer4

Fall88

Winter100

Day38

Night100

Category winnerThe Blend SplashMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men4

Unisex49

Women47

Casual 48%Work 32%Date 13%Party 7%

Men91

Unisex9

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#11,141

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews11

Overall rank#31,743

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerPamplemousse RhubarbHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Pamplemousse Rhubarb by L'Occitane en Provence delivers an invigorating, bittersweet splash of raw fruit and crisp greenery. The opening hits with sharp pink grapefruit and tart rhubarb stalk, backed by a splash of sunny lemon. It smells remarkably authentic, avoiding sugary candy syrup in favor of genuine citric bite…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Pamplemousse Rhubarb or The Blend Splash?

The Blend Splash takes 4 of 7 categories. Pamplemousse Rhubarb is rated 4.32/5 from 263 votes; The Blend Splash is rated 4.39/5 from 28 votes. Choose Pamplemousse Rhubarb for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose The Blend Splash for a warm spicy and amber character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Pamplemousse Rhubarb or The Blend Splash?

They last about the same: The Blend Splash 52/100, Pamplemousse Rhubarb 50/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Pamplemousse Rhubarb or The Blend Splash?

Pamplemousse Rhubarb projects furthest (Pamplemousse Rhubarb 46/100, The Blend Splash 40/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Pamplemousse Rhubarb and The Blend Splash smell similar?

Clearly different: a 16% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Grapefruit, Lavender, Nutmeg and Clove.

Is Pamplemousse Rhubarb or The Blend Splash better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Pamplemousse Rhubarb and The Blend Splash?

Pamplemousse Rhubarb has top notes of Grapefruit, Rhubarb, Lemon and Cypress, heart notes of Lavender, Nutmeg and Clove, a base of Vetiver and Cedar. 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.