Fragrance comparison

The Drummer vs The Blend Splash

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

Updated 21 Oct 2026 42 ratings analysed

4 wins

The Drummer

Zara

4.3614 votes

Rank #31,959 Fresh SpicyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

41%scent match

Some overlap

The Blend Splash

O Boticário

4.3928 votes

Rank #32,095 Warm SpicyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

The Drummer takes 4 of 5 categories.

The Drummer
Choose it for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, evening wear.
The Blend Splash
Choose it for a warm spicy and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus. Best in winter, evening wear.

The Drummer4/5

The Blend Splash1/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

The DrummerZara

The Blend SplashO Boticário

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.36/ 5 · 14 votes

Have 17%Had 19%Want 64%

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

50%Love

36%Like

14%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

14 votes · too few to score

54%Love

36%Like

7%Ok

4%Dislike

0%Hate

28 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage73

♥ Love / hate84

⏱ Longevity52

〰 Sillage40

♥ Love / hate85

Category winners

LongevityThe Drummer

SillageThe Drummer

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value93

¤ Price value73

Category winnerThe DrummerBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

aromatic92%

lavender84%

woody77%

warm spicy69%

earthy61%

warm spicy100%

amber92%

woody84%

fresh spicy77%

cinnamon69%

powdery61%

Scent match41%Some overlap · both fresh spicy, warm spicy and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

LavenderBergamotIrisPatchouliPepperAmberVetiverCardamon

No top / heart / base split published

Top

RumGrapefruitLavenderBergamotSaffron

Heart

CinnamonPepperSandalwoodNutmegResinsCloveTuberoseVetiver

Base

AmberTonka BeanBenzoinGaiac WoodMossLaotian Oud

InformationalShared notesLavender, Bergamot, Pepper and Amber. 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

Summer29

Fall57

Winter0

Day67

Night100

Spring46

Summer4

Fall88

Winter100

Day38

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men78

Unisex22

Women0

Men91

Unisex9

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#31,959

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#32,095

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerThe DrummerHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Zara's The Drummer offers an easygoing, budget-friendly entry into the aromatic woody genre. It blends clean lavender and a sweet, powdery iris over a soft patchouli base, making it a comfortable everyday companion. The scent is approachable and clean, perfect for casual daytime wear when you want something pleasant a…

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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, The Drummer or The Blend Splash?

The Drummer takes 4 of 5 categories. The Drummer is rated 4.36/5 from 14 votes; The Blend Splash is rated 4.39/5 from 28 votes. Choose The Drummer for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, evening wear. Choose The Blend Splash for a warm spicy and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, The Drummer or The Blend Splash?

The Drummer lasts longest (The Drummer 60/100, The Blend Splash 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, The Drummer or The Blend Splash?

The Drummer projects furthest (The Drummer 73/100, The Blend Splash 40/100), based on community performance votes.

Do The Drummer and The Blend Splash smell similar?

Some overlap: a 41% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, warm spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Lavender, Bergamot, Pepper and Amber.

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

The Drummer suits evening wear; The Blend Splash suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in The Drummer and The Blend Splash?

The Drummer features Lavender, Bergamot, Iris, Patchouli and Pepper. 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.