Fragrance comparison

Spicy.quatro vs The Blend Bourbon

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 943 ratings analysed

Spicy.quatro

Maracujá Brasil

4.7218 votes

Rank #36,219 Fresh SpicyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

55%scent match

Closely related

3 wins

The Blend Bourbon

O Boticário

4.55925 votes

Rank #2,548 Warm SpicyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

The Blend Bourbon takes 3 of 5 categories.

Spicy.quatro
Choose it for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.
The Blend Bourbon
Choose it for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Spicy.quatro1/5

The Blend Bourbon3/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Spicy.quatroMaracujá Brasil

The Blend BourbonO Boticário

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.72/ 5 · 18 votes

Have 38%Had 6%Want 56%

4.55/ 5 · 925 votes

Have 84%Had 16%Want 0%

Category winnerThe Blend BourbonRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

78%Love

17%Like

6%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

18 votes · too few to score

68%Love

23%Like

6%Ok

3%Dislike

0%Hate

925 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate93

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate89

Category winners

LongevityTie

SillageThe Blend Bourbon

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value88

¤ Price value45

Category winnerSpicy.quatroBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

aromatic92%

warm spicy84%

woody77%

sweet69%

tobacco61%

warm spicy100%

woody92%

fresh spicy84%

sweet77%

vanilla69%

cinnamon61%

Scent match55%Closely related · both fresh spicy, warm spicy and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

Tobacco LeafJuniperBlack PepperSageGeranium

Heart2-4 hrs

CloveNutmegLily of the ValleyRosePink Pepper

Base6-8 hrs

MuskSweet NotesAmberGuaiac WoodCedar

Top

Pink PepperBergamotGrapefruit

Heart

CinnamonCreme BruleeClovesBlack PepperNutmegLavenderCedarJuniper

Base

Bourbon VanillaAmberSandalowoodWoody NotesGuaiac WoodVetiver

InformationalShared notesJuniper, Black Pepper, Nutmeg and Pink Pepper. Durations are only published for Spicy.quatro, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring80

Summer20

Fall100

Winter80

Day85

Night100

Spring34

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men81

Unisex19

Women0

Casual 30%Date 28%Work 26%Party 16%

Men92

Unisex7

Women1

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#36,219

PerfumerIFF

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#2,548

PerfumerAdilson Rato, Alberto Morillas, Carmita Magalhães, Frank Voelkl

Launched—

Reviews17

Category winnerThe Blend BourbonHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Spicy.quatro by Maracujá Brasil kicks off with a sharp, bracing punch of black pepper and juniper berries. Do not overspray it. The initial alcohol flash burns off in two minutes, making way for aromatic sage and a green geranium leaf bite. Soon, warm clove and sweet nutmeg take control of the heart. The background st…

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The Blend Bourbon by O Boticário brings a rich, dessert-like warmth to the classic spice cabinet formula. It kicks off with a bright pop of pink pepper and zesty bergamot before settling into a deep, cozy core of cinnamon, cloves, and caramelized creme brulee. As the scent warms on your skin, a smooth base of bourbon …

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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, Spicy.quatro or The Blend Bourbon?

The Blend Bourbon takes 3 of 5 categories. Spicy.quatro is rated 4.72/5 from 18 votes; The Blend Bourbon is rated 4.55/5 from 925 votes. Choose Spicy.quatro for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose The Blend Bourbon for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Spicy.quatro or The Blend Bourbon?

They last about the same: Spicy.quatro 71/100, The Blend Bourbon 71/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Spicy.quatro or The Blend Bourbon?

The Blend Bourbon projects furthest (The Blend Bourbon 58/100, Spicy.quatro 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Spicy.quatro and The Blend Bourbon smell similar?

Closely related: a 55% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, warm spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Juniper, Black Pepper, Nutmeg and Pink Pepper.

Is Spicy.quatro or The Blend Bourbon better for summer or winter?

Spicy.quatro suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Spicy.quatro and The Blend Bourbon?

Spicy.quatro has top notes of Tobacco Leaf, Juniper, Black Pepper and Sage, heart notes of Clove, Nutmeg, Lily of the Valley and Rose, a base of Musk, Sweet Notes, Amber and Guaiac Wood. The Blend Bourbon has top notes of Pink Pepper, Bergamot and Grapefruit, heart notes of Cinnamon, Creme Brulee, Cloves and Black Pepper, a base of Bourbon Vanilla, Amber, Sandalowood and Woody Notes.