Fragrance comparison

21 Bonaparte vs Addiction

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

Updated 9 Oct 2026 128 ratings analysed

4 wins

21 Bonaparte

Vicky Tiel

3.94114 votes

Rank #8,036 White FloralWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

38%scent match

Some overlap

Addiction

Johan B

3.7914 votes

Rank #53,585 FloralWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

21 Bonaparte takes 4 of 5 categories.

21 Bonaparte
Choose it for a white floral and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.
Addiction
Choose it for a floral and white floral character. Wins on longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear.

21 Bonaparte4/5

Addiction1/5

Ratings & consensus: 21 Bonaparte
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Addiction
Sillage & projection: 21 Bonaparte
Value for money: 21 Bonaparte
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: 21 Bonaparte

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

21 BonaparteVicky Tiel

AddictionJohan B

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.94/ 5 · 114 votes

Have 53%Had 14%Want 33%

3.79/ 5 · 14 votes

Have 23%Had 11%Want 66%

Category winner21 BonaparteRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

31%Love

46%Like

11%Ok

11%Dislike

2%Hate

114 votes

7%Love

79%Like

0%Ok

14%Dislike

0%Hate

14 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate73

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate70

Category winners

LongevityAddiction

Sillage21 Bonaparte

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value84

¤ Price value67

Category winner21 BonaparteBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

woody92%

fruity84%

soft spicy77%

tuberose69%

patchouli61%

floral100%

white floral92%

fruity84%

citrus77%

powdery69%

vanilla61%

Scent match38%Some overlap · both white floral and fruity

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Black CurrantStar AniseMandarin Orange

Heart

TuberoseGardeniaJasmine Sambac

Base

PatchouliVanillaSandalwood

Top15-30 mins

NectarineAppleMandarin OrangeBlack CurrantBergamot

Heart2-4 hrs

MagnoliaGardeniaFreesiaJasmineLily-of-the-Valley

Base5-7+ hrs

VanillaMuskSandalwoodPatchouliAmber

InformationalShared notesBlack Currant, Mandarin Orange, Gardenia and Patchouli. Durations are only published for Addiction, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring50

Summer26

Fall95

Winter100

Day76

Night100

Spring83

Summer33

Fall100

Winter83

Day100

Night53

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex19

Women81

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Casual 36%Work 27%Date 24%Party 13%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#8,036

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews36

Overall rank#53,585

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winner21 BonaparteHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Vicky Tiel 21 Bonaparte starts with a sharp, fruity splash of black currant and star anise, transitioning into a buttery bouquet of tuberose and gardenia. It wears close to the skin, drying down into a soft vanilla and earthy patchouli. It is a budget friendly, grown up choice for chilly autumn evenings.

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Addiction by Johan B opens with a bright splash of juicy nectarine, crisp green apple, and tangy mandarin orange. The scent quickly settles into a clean, creamy heart of gardenia, magnolia, and fresh jasmine petals. Warm base notes of soft vanilla, clean musk, and light sandalwood keep the fragrance grounded for hours…

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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, 21 Bonaparte or Addiction?

21 Bonaparte takes 4 of 5 categories. 21 Bonaparte is rated 3.94/5 from 114 votes; Addiction is rated 3.79/5 from 14 votes. Choose 21 Bonaparte for a white floral and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Addiction for a floral and white floral character. Wins on longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, 21 Bonaparte or Addiction?

Addiction lasts longest (Addiction 64/100, 21 Bonaparte 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, 21 Bonaparte or Addiction?

Projection is very close: 21 Bonaparte 58/100, Addiction 57/100 for sillage.

Do 21 Bonaparte and Addiction smell similar?

Some overlap: a 38% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral and fruity accords. Common notes include Black Currant, Mandarin Orange, Gardenia and Patchouli.

Is 21 Bonaparte or Addiction better for summer or winter?

21 Bonaparte suits evening wear; Addiction suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in 21 Bonaparte and Addiction?

21 Bonaparte has top notes of Black Currant, Star Anise and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Tuberose, Gardenia and Jasmine Sambac, a base of Patchouli, Vanilla and Sandalwood. Addiction has top notes of Nectarine, Apple, Mandarin Orange and Black Currant, heart notes of Magnolia, Gardenia, Freesia and Jasmine, a base of Vanilla, Musk, Sandalwood and Patchouli.