Fragrance comparison

RSVP vs The Blend Splash

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 362 ratings analysed

RSVP

Kenneth Cole

3.96334 votes

Rank #29,575 WoodyPowdery

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50%scent match

Some overlap

The Blend Splash

O Boticário

4.3928 votes

Rank #35,080 Warm SpicyAmber

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 7 categories split 3–3.

RSVP
Choose it for a woody and powdery character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
The Blend Splash
Choose it for a warm spicy and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in winter, evening wear.

RSVP3/7

The Blend Splash3/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

RSVPKenneth Cole

The Blend SplashO Boticário

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.96/ 5 · 334 votes

Have 54%Had 29%Want 17%

4.39/ 5 · 28 votes

Have 65%Had 15%Want 20%

Category winnerThe Blend SplashRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

28%Love

53%Like

7%Ok

12%Dislike

1%Hate

334 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

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate74

⏱ Longevity52

〰 Sillage40

♥ Love / hate85

Category winners

LongevityRSVP

SillageRSVP

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value73

Category winnerTieBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

powdery86%

fresh spicy72%

aromatic58%

warm spicy44%

earthy30%

warm spicy100%

amber92%

woody84%

fresh spicy77%

cinnamon69%

powdery61%

Scent match50%Some overlap · both woody, fresh spicy and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

PepperGrapefruitLavender

Heart

CedarOrchidIris

Base

SandalwoodVetiverCashmere WoodPatchouli

Top

RumGrapefruitLavenderBergamotSaffron

Heart

CinnamonPepperSandalwoodNutmegResinsCloveTuberoseVetiver

Base

AmberTonka BeanBenzoinGaiac WoodMossLaotian Oud

InformationalShared notesPepper, Grapefruit, Lavender and Sandalwood. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring65

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring46

Summer4

Fall88

Winter100

Day38

Night100

Category winnerThe Blend SplashMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men96

Unisex2

Women1

Men91

Unisex9

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#29,575

PerfumerFrank Voelkl

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#35,080

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerRSVPHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Kenneth Cole RSVP hits skin with an immediate pop of crushed black pepper, sour grapefruit, and aromatic lavender. That bright, spicy opening softens quickly as cedar wood and powdery iris take center stage. The heart settles into a muted floral-woody accord supported by dark patchouli, earthy vetiver, and plush cashm…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, RSVP or The Blend Splash?

No clear winner: the 7 categories split 3–3. RSVP is rated 3.96/5 from 334 votes; The Blend Splash is rated 4.39/5 from 28 votes. Choose RSVP for a woody and powdery character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. Choose The Blend Splash for a warm spicy and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, RSVP or The Blend Splash?

RSVP lasts longest (RSVP 64/100, The Blend Splash 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, RSVP or The Blend Splash?

RSVP projects furthest (RSVP 56/100, The Blend Splash 40/100), based on community performance votes.

Do RSVP and The Blend Splash smell similar?

Some overlap: a 50% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, fresh spicy and powdery accords. Common notes include Pepper, Grapefruit, Lavender and Sandalwood.

Is RSVP or The Blend Splash better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in RSVP and The Blend Splash?

RSVP has top notes of Pepper, Grapefruit and Lavender, heart notes of Cedar, Orchid and Iris, a base of Sandalwood, Vetiver, Cashmere Wood and Patchouli. 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.