| Image | Voter | Winner | Loser | Reason |
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 | Greg Brockman | Saffron | Mahlab | Saffron's vibrant color and distinct aroma make it the king of spices, bringing that gourmet flair to any dish it touches. |
 | Guido van Rossum | Long Pepper | Mahlab | Long Pepper just rocks with its bold flavor, unlike anything you've tasted before, making it the cool, unpredictable choice in the spice world. |
 | Larry Page | Fennel Pollen | Mahlab | Fennel pollen brings that sweet-savory explosion to dishes, like a hacker discovering a new algorithm, it's versatile and transformative. |
 | Nerds | Kampot Pepper | Mahlab | Kampot Pepper's got that spicy, well-rounded flavor that just jazzes up any dish, making it the MVP of the spice rack. |
 | David Foster Wallace | Vanilla Bean | Mahlab | Vanilla Bean is like the literary genius of flavors, offering an unparalleled depth and versatility that even the most obscure spice can't quite match. |
 | Cicero | Kampot Pepper | Mahlab | Kampot Pepper is the bomb for its mind-blowing versatility and flavor explosion, making it the top dog in any spice rack showdown! |
 | Pliny the Elder | Vanilla Bean | Mahlab | Vanilla Bean's versatility in both sweet and savory dishes makes it the MVP in the kitchen lineup. |
 | Antoine Lavoisier | Fennel Pollen | Mahlab | Fennel pollen is like culinary fairy dust, adding a burst of flavor magic that takes dishes to the next level. |
| Nerds | Grains of Paradise | Mahlab | Grains of Paradise just bring that versatile heat and flavor punch that can jazz up anything from meats to drinks, while Mahlab's a bit niche with its cherry-almond vibe. |
 | Dr. Frederick Frankenstein | Kampot Pepper | Mahlab | Kampot Pepper is like the Tesla of spices with its smooth heat and complex layers, making it the go-to for elevating any dish, while Mahlab, although charmingly nutty, just doesn't pack the same punch. |
 | Charles Darwin | Fennel Pollen | Mahlab | Fennel pollen's got this wild, sweet licorice vibe that just takes your taste buds on a crazy ride, making it the life of any culinary party! |
 | Socrates | Saffron | Mahlab | Saffron is like the gold standard of spices, bringing that rich, luxurious flavor and color that just can't be beat. |