Fragrance comparison

Anthomaniac vs Rose Bourbon

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 135 ratings analysed

2 wins

Anthomaniac

Ningen Parfums

3.004 votes

Rank #65,382 White FloralFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

34%scent match

Clearly different

Rose Bourbon

Princesse Marina De Bourbon

3.95131 votes

Rank #18,680 FruityVanilla

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Anthomaniac takes 2 of 4 categories.

Anthomaniac
Choose it for a white floral and floral character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, evening wear.
Rose Bourbon
Choose it for a fruity and vanilla character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Anthomaniac2/4

Rose Bourbon1/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Anthomaniac
Sillage & projection: Anthomaniac
Value for money: Tie
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Rose Bourbon

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AnthomaniacNingen Parfums

Rose BourbonPrincesse Marina De Bourbon

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.00/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 22%Had 6%Want 72%

3.95/ 5 · 131 votes

Have 23%Had 38%Want 38%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

25%Love

0%Like

25%Ok

50%Dislike

0%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

35%Love

44%Like

2%Ok

19%Dislike

0%Hate

131 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate50

⏱ Longevity52

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate74

Category winners

LongevityAnthomaniac

SillageAnthomaniac

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value63

Category winnerTieBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

floral92%

woody84%

fruity77%

citrus69%

powdery61%

fruity100%

vanilla92%

powdery84%

sweet77%

tropical69%

citrus61%

Scent match34%Clearly different · both fruity, powdery and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

BergamotMandarin OrangePassionfruit

Heart

Damask RoseRose de MaiOsmanthusTuberoseCassisGardeniaJasminePeony

Base

SandalwoodPatchouliMuskHeliotropeVanilla

Top30 to 45 minutes

PassionfruitMandarin Orange

Heart2 to 3 hours

Black CurrantIris

Base3 to 5 hours

VanillaMusk

InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Passionfruit, Musk and Vanilla. Durations are only published for Rose Bourbon, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer33

Fall67

Winter67

Day67

Night100

Spring100

Summer87

Fall47

Winter49

Day100

Night25

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#65,382

PerfumerEmrys Au, Eugene Au

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#18,680

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews10

Category winnerRose BourbonHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Anthomaniac by Ningen Parfums presents a dense floral arrangement backed by heavy woods. Bright passionfruit and bergamot flash in the opening before giving way to rich osmanthus, ylang-ylang, and tuberose. The base brings dry patchouli and earthy sandalwood alongside clean musk. It suits lovers of strong yellow and w…

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Rose Bourbon by Princesse Marina De Bourbon is a bright, fruity floral fragrance built around tropical fruit and sweet powder. The scent opens with tangy passionfruit and juicy mandarin orange, delivering an immediate splash of citrus sweetness. As the top settles, dark black currant and cool, powdery iris emerge in t…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Anthomaniac or Rose Bourbon?

Anthomaniac takes 2 of 4 categories. Anthomaniac is rated 3.00/5 from 4 votes; Rose Bourbon is rated 3.95/5 from 131 votes. Choose Anthomaniac for a white floral and floral character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, evening wear. Choose Rose Bourbon for a fruity and vanilla character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Anthomaniac or Rose Bourbon?

Anthomaniac lasts longest (Anthomaniac 73/100, Rose Bourbon 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Anthomaniac or Rose Bourbon?

Anthomaniac projects furthest (Anthomaniac 67/100, Rose Bourbon 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Anthomaniac and Rose Bourbon smell similar?

Clearly different: a 34% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity, powdery and citrus accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Passionfruit, Musk and Vanilla.

Is Anthomaniac or Rose Bourbon better for summer or winter?

Anthomaniac suits evening wear; Rose Bourbon suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Anthomaniac and Rose Bourbon?

Anthomaniac has top notes of Bergamot, Mandarin Orange and Passionfruit, heart notes of Damask Rose, Rose de Mai, Osmanthus and Tuberose, a base of Sandalwood, Patchouli, Musk and Heliotrope. Rose Bourbon has top notes of Passionfruit and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Black Currant and Iris, a base of Vanilla and Musk.