#4 gin/tonic vs Bon Viveur
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
54%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Bon Viveur takes 5 of 7 categories.
#4 gin/tonicChoose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on community sentiment and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Bon ViveurChoose it for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
#4 gin/tonic2/7
Bon Viveur5/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Bon Viveur
- Community sentiment
- #4 gin/tonic
- Longevity
- Bon Viveur
- Sillage & projection
- Bon Viveur
- Value for money
- #4 gin/tonic
- Versatility
- Bon Viveur
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Bon Viveur
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
#4 gin/tonicDilís ParfumBon ViveurNaughton & WilsonWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.68/ 5 · 25 votes
Have 57%Had 4%Want 39%
3.90/ 5 · 173 votes
Have 34%Had 7%Want 59%
Category winnerBon ViveurRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate4%Love
72%Like
12%Ok
12%Dislike
0%Hate
25 votes
48%Love
25%Like
11%Ok
7%Dislike
10%Hate
152 votes
Category winner#4 gin/tonicMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityBon Viveur
SillageBon Viveur
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winner#4 gin/tonicBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by botharomatic100%
woody83%
citrus65%
marine48%
fresh spicy30%
citrus100%
fresh spicy90%
aromatic80%
woody70%
warm spicy60%
earthy50%
Scent match54%Some overlap · both aromatic, citrus and woody
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop15 to 30 minutes
Juniper BerriesAquatic notes
Heart30 to 60 minutes
LimeGin
Base1 to 2 hours
OakmossAmber
Top
LemonLemongrassLimeBay LeafBasilMandarin OrangeOrange
Heart
ClovePepperGinWatermelon
Base
OakmossHaitian VetiverCedarPatchouli
InformationalShared notesLime, Gin and Oakmoss. Durations are only published for #4 gin/tonic, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring91
Summer100
Fall36
Winter45
Day100
Night18
Spring100
Summer83
Fall80
Winter33
Day100
Night47
Category winnerBon ViveurMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#53,762
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#6,283
PerfumerJohn Stephen
Launched—
Reviews55
Category winnerBon ViveurHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshot#4 gin/tonic by Dilís Parfum is a crisp, refreshing fragrance that captures the thirst-quenching bite of a chilled drink. Built around brisk juniper berries and breezy aquatic notes at the start, it immediately sets a cooling tone. A tart squeeze of lime and a spirited splash of gin define the middle, delivering an ar…
Reviews →Bon Viveur by Naughton and Wilson is a crisp citrus fougere that balances sharp lime and mandarin with gin and a clove heart. It avoids the heavy sweetness found in modern designer releases, offering a clean, sophisticated profile. Ideal for the office or daytime spring outings, this 2021 launch leans into a classic, …
Reviews →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.
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Common questions
Straight answers from the data above.
Which is better, #4 gin/tonic or Bon Viveur?
Bon Viveur takes 5 of 7 categories. #4 gin/tonic is rated 3.68/5 from 25 votes; Bon Viveur is rated 3.90/5 from 173 votes. Choose #4 gin/tonic for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on community sentiment and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Bon Viveur for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, #4 gin/tonic or Bon Viveur?
Bon Viveur lasts longest (Bon Viveur 71/100, #4 gin/tonic 35/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, #4 gin/tonic or Bon Viveur?
Bon Viveur projects furthest (Bon Viveur 57/100, #4 gin/tonic 33/100), based on community performance votes.
Do #4 gin/tonic and Bon Viveur smell similar?
Some overlap: a 54% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, citrus and woody accords. Common notes include Lime, Gin and Oakmoss.
Is #4 gin/tonic or Bon Viveur better for summer or winter?
For summer, #4 gin/tonic is the stronger pick. For winter, #4 gin/tonic is the stronger pick. #4 gin/tonic suits daytime wear; Bon Viveur suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in #4 gin/tonic and Bon Viveur?
#4 gin/tonic has top notes of Juniper Berries and Aquatic notes, heart notes of Lime and Gin, a base of Oakmoss and Amber. Bon Viveur has top notes of Lemon, Lemongrass, Lime and Bay Leaf, heart notes of Clove, Pepper, Gin and Watermelon, a base of Oakmoss, Haitian Vetiver, Cedar and Patchouli.
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