Fragrance comparison

Rosso Epicureo vs Splendid Orange Blossom

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

Updated 10 Oct 2026 427 ratings analysed

Rosso Epicureo

Jacques Fath

3.34382 votes

Rank #8,382 White FloralFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

47%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Splendid Orange Blossom

Angel Schlesser

3.6745 votes

Rank #33,585 CitrusWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Splendid Orange Blossom takes 4 of 7 categories.

Rosso Epicureo
Choose it for a white floral and fruity character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Splendid Orange Blossom
Choose it for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Rosso Epicureo3/7

Splendid Orange Blossom4/7

Ratings & consensus: Splendid Orange Blossom
Community sentiment: Splendid Orange Blossom
Longevity: Rosso Epicureo
Sillage & projection: Rosso Epicureo
Value for money: Splendid Orange Blossom
Versatility: Splendid Orange Blossom
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Rosso Epicureo

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Rosso EpicureoJacques Fath

Splendid Orange BlossomAngel Schlesser

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.34/ 5 · 382 votes

Have 48%Had 18%Want 34%

3.67/ 5 · 45 votes

Have 43%Had 12%Want 46%

Category winnerSplendid Orange BlossomRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

16%Love

42%Like

11%Ok

25%Dislike

6%Hate

295 votes

16%Love

53%Like

16%Ok

13%Dislike

2%Hate

45 votes

Category winnerSplendid Orange BlossomMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity74

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate61

⏱ Longevity57

〰 Sillage49

♥ Love / hate67

Category winners

LongevityRosso Epicureo

SillageRosso Epicureo

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value56

¤ Price value66

Category winnerSplendid Orange BlossomBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

fruity92%

tuberose84%

sweet77%

citrus69%

fresh spicy61%

citrus100%

white floral83%

patchouli65%

woody48%

sweet30%

Scent match47%Some overlap · both white floral, citrus and sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

PlumBlack CurrantSichuan PepperArtemisiaBitter OrangeBergamot

Heart

TuberoseYlang-YlangDamask RoseOrange BlossomJasmine

Base

VanillaMuskPatchouliAmber

Top

Bitter OrangeBergamot

Heart

Orange Blossom

Base

PatchouliVanilla

InformationalShared notesBitter Orange, Bergamot, Orange Blossom and Vanilla. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter62

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer100

Fall47

Winter27

Day100

Night22

Category winnerSplendid Orange BlossomMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men2

Unisex16

Women82

Men13

Unisex48

Women39

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#8,382

PerfumerLuca Maffei

Launched—

Reviews58

Overall rank#33,585

PerfumerJulien Plos

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerRosso EpicureoHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Rosso Epicureo by Jacques Fath is a bold unisex fragrance that opens with a vibrant plum and black currant explosion. This 2017 creation by Luca Maffei centers on a rich, jammy tuberose heart that sits atop a warm, resinous base. It performs best during cooler autumn nights or festive winter events when you want a fra…

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Splendid Orange Blossom opens with a sharp burst of bitter orange and crisp bergamot. The citrus feels raw and slightly green rather than overly sweet, giving the opening a brisk, clean lift that immediately clears the air. Within fifteen minutes, orange blossom emerges at the center, bringing a light white floral tex…

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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, Rosso Epicureo or Splendid Orange Blossom?

Splendid Orange Blossom takes 4 of 7 categories. Rosso Epicureo is rated 3.34/5 from 382 votes; Splendid Orange Blossom is rated 3.67/5 from 45 votes. Choose Rosso Epicureo for a white floral and fruity character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Splendid Orange Blossom for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Rosso Epicureo or Splendid Orange Blossom?

Rosso Epicureo lasts longest (Rosso Epicureo 74/100, Splendid Orange Blossom 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Rosso Epicureo or Splendid Orange Blossom?

Rosso Epicureo projects furthest (Rosso Epicureo 70/100, Splendid Orange Blossom 49/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Rosso Epicureo and Splendid Orange Blossom smell similar?

Some overlap: a 47% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, citrus and sweet accords. Common notes include Bitter Orange, Bergamot, Orange Blossom and Vanilla.

Is Rosso Epicureo or Splendid Orange Blossom better for summer or winter?

For summer, Splendid Orange Blossom is the stronger pick. For winter, Rosso Epicureo is the stronger pick. Splendid Orange Blossom suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Rosso Epicureo and Splendid Orange Blossom?

Rosso Epicureo has top notes of Plum, Black Currant, Sichuan Pepper and Artemisia, heart notes of Tuberose, Ylang-Ylang, Damask Rose and Orange Blossom, a base of Vanilla, Musk, Patchouli and Amber. Splendid Orange Blossom has top notes of Bitter Orange and Bergamot, heart notes of Orange Blossom, a base of Patchouli and Vanilla.