Fragrance comparison

20 Bourbon Brûlée vs Estelle

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

Updated 24 Oct 2026 151 ratings analysed

3 wins

20 Bourbon Brûlée

Ledda

4.21121 votes

Rank #9,067 WoodyVanilla

Full profile Similar & dupes

46%scent match

Some overlap

Estelle

Badar

4.0030 votes

Rank #14,089 AmberWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

20 Bourbon Brûlée takes 3 of 5 categories.

20 Bourbon Brûlée
Choose it for a woody and vanilla character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.
Estelle
Choose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.

20 Bourbon Brûlée3/5

Estelle2/5

Ratings & consensus: 20 Bourbon Brûlée
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Estelle
Sillage & projection: Estelle
Value for money: 20 Bourbon Brûlée
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: 20 Bourbon Brûlée

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

20 Bourbon BrûléeLedda

EstelleBadar

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.21/ 5 · 121 votes

Have 88%Had 12%Want 0%

4.00/ 5 · 30 votes

Have 35%Had 6%Want 59%

Category winner20 Bourbon BrûléeRating 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

80%Love

0%Like

5%Ok

5%Dislike

10%Hate

20 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate80

⏱ Longevity81

〰 Sillage72

♥ Love / hate81

Category winners

LongevityEstelle

SillageEstelle

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value59

¤ Price value52

Category winner20 Bourbon BrûléeBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

vanilla92%

whiskey84%

sweet77%

powdery69%

caramel61%

amber100%

woody92%

vanilla84%

powdery77%

honey69%

musky61%

Scent match46%Some overlap · both woody, vanilla and powdery

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

Top

Heliotrope

Heart

HoneyLabdanumBenzoinStyraxPlum

Base

Guaiac WoodWoody NotesAmbroxanCypriolWhite MuskCaramelVanilla

InformationalShared notesPlum, Heliotrope, Cypriol and Bourbon Vanilla. Durations are only published for 20 Bourbon Brûlée, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring17

Summer3

Fall88

Winter100

Day56

Night100

Spring58

Summer33

Fall92

Winter100

Day70

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men7

Unisex45

Women47

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

Men9

Unisex82

Women9

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#9,067

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews29

Overall rank#14,089

PerfumerMargaux Le Paih Guérin

Launched—

Reviews7

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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Estelle by Badar is an oriental woody fragrance that balances a powdery heliotrope opening with a rich, resinous heart. Featuring notes of honey, plum, and benzoin, this unisex scent anchors itself in a deep foundation of caramel and guaiac wood. It is a distinct, warm composition for those who appreciate sweet, balsa…

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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 Estelle?

20 Bourbon Brûlée takes 3 of 5 categories. 20 Bourbon Brûlée is rated 4.21/5 from 121 votes; Estelle is rated 4.00/5 from 30 votes. Choose 20 Bourbon Brûlée for a woody and vanilla character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Estelle for a amber and woody character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, 20 Bourbon Brûlée or Estelle?

Estelle lasts longest (Estelle 81/100, 20 Bourbon Brûlée 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, 20 Bourbon Brûlée or Estelle?

Estelle projects furthest (Estelle 72/100, 20 Bourbon Brûlée 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Do 20 Bourbon Brûlée and Estelle smell similar?

Some overlap: a 46% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, vanilla and powdery accords. Common notes include Plum, Heliotrope, Cypriol and Bourbon Vanilla.

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

20 Bourbon Brûlée suits evening wear; Estelle suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in 20 Bourbon Brûlée and Estelle?

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. Estelle has top notes of Heliotrope, heart notes of Honey, Labdanum, Benzoin and Styrax, a base of Guaiac Wood, Woody Notes, Ambroxan and Cypriol.