Fragrance comparison

20 Bourbon Brûlée vs Delphinus

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

Updated 24 Oct 2026 1,410 ratings analysed

20 Bourbon Brûlée

Ledda

4.21121 votes

Rank #9,067 WoodyVanilla

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39%scent match

Some overlap

Delphinus

Creed

4.131,289 votes

Rank #25,674 VanillaAlmond

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 8 categories split 4–4.

20 Bourbon Brûlée
Choose it for a woody and vanilla character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and versatility. Best in winter, evening wear.
Delphinus
Choose it for a vanilla and almond character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.

20 Bourbon Brûlée4/8

Delphinus4/8

Ratings & consensus: Delphinus
Community sentiment: 20 Bourbon Brûlée
Longevity: Delphinus
Sillage & projection: Delphinus
Value for money: 20 Bourbon Brûlée
Versatility: 20 Bourbon Brûlée
Note pyramid (duration): Delphinus
Fragranxe ranking: 20 Bourbon Brûlée

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

20 Bourbon BrûléeLedda

DelphinusCreed

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.21/ 5 · 121 votes

Have 88%Had 12%Want 0%

4.13/ 5 · 1,289 votes

Have 88%Had 13%Want 0%

Category winnerDelphinusRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

52%Love

26%Like

13%Ok

7%Dislike

2%Hate

121 votes

48%Love

29%Like

13%Ok

5%Dislike

4%Hate

1,289 votes

Category winner20 Bourbon BrûléeMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate80

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate78

Category winners

LongevityDelphinus

SillageDelphinus

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value59

¤ Price value20

Category winner20 Bourbon BrûléeBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

vanilla92%

whiskey84%

sweet77%

powdery69%

caramel61%

vanilla100%

almond92%

powdery84%

amber77%

sweet69%

iris61%

Scent match39%Some overlap · both vanilla, powdery and sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

Tonka BeanPlumBergamot

Heart2-4 hrs

WhiskeyHeliotropeCoconut MilkCypriol

Base6-8+ hrs

Bourbon VanillaCedarCaramelWhite MuskAmberwood

Top20-30 mins

AlmondIncensePink PepperBlack Pepper

Heart3-4 hrs

OrrisHeliotropeOrchid

Base8-10+ hrs

Bourbon VanillaTonka BeanLeatherAmberwoodPatchouli

Category winnerDelphinusLongest dry-down: 8-10+ hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring17

Summer3

Fall88

Winter100

Day56

Night100

Spring65

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day39

Night100

Category winner20 Bourbon BrûléeMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men7

Unisex45

Women47

Date 41%Casual 30%Party 19%Work 11%

Men22

Unisex52

Women26

Date 40%Party 26%Casual 21%Work 14%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#9,067

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews29

Overall rank#25,674

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winner20 Bourbon BrûléeHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Ledda 20 Bourbon Brûlée delivers an immediate pour of boozy warmth anchored by dark plum, roasted tonka bean, and sweet caramel. It feels like ducking into a wood-paneled lounge while freezing rain taps the glass outside. The opening flashes with a quick touch of bergamot before swirling into rich whiskey, creamy coco…

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Creed Delphinus shifts away from the brand's crisp citrus heritage into deep, cozy gourmand territory. The opening hits your nose with crunchy roasted almond, cracked pink pepper, and a faint drift of clean incense smoke. Within twenty minutes, the composition softens into buttery orris root and heliotrope, creating a…

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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, 20 Bourbon Brûlée or Delphinus?

No clear winner: the 8 categories split 4–4. 20 Bourbon Brûlée is rated 4.21/5 from 121 votes; Delphinus is rated 4.13/5 from 1,289 votes. Choose 20 Bourbon Brûlée for a woody and vanilla character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and versatility. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Delphinus for a vanilla and almond character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, 20 Bourbon Brûlée or Delphinus?

Delphinus lasts longest (Delphinus 69/100, 20 Bourbon Brûlée 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, 20 Bourbon Brûlée or Delphinus?

Projection is very close: Delphinus 55/100, 20 Bourbon Brûlée 54/100 for sillage.

Do 20 Bourbon Brûlée and Delphinus smell similar?

Some overlap: a 39% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share vanilla, powdery and sweet accords. Common notes include Tonka Bean, Heliotrope, Bourbon Vanilla and Amberwood.

Is 20 Bourbon Brûlée or Delphinus better for summer or winter?

For summer, 20 Bourbon Brûlée is the stronger pick. For winter, 20 Bourbon Brûlée is the stronger pick. 20 Bourbon Brûlée suits evening wear; Delphinus suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in 20 Bourbon Brûlée and Delphinus?

20 Bourbon Brûlée has top notes of Tonka Bean, Plum and Bergamot, heart notes of Whiskey, Heliotrope, Coconut Milk and Cypriol, a base of Bourbon Vanilla, Cedar, Caramel and White Musk. Delphinus has top notes of Almond, Incense, Pink Pepper and Black Pepper, heart notes of Orris, Heliotrope and Orchid, a base of Bourbon Vanilla, Tonka Bean, Leather and Amberwood.