Fragrance comparison

Bacon Classic vs Flamboyant

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

Updated 18 Oct 2026 342 ratings analysed

4 wins

Bacon Classic

Bacon

2.8329 votes

Rank #20,219 BaconWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

49%scent match

Some overlap

Flamboyant

Oriflame

3.77313 votes

Rank #11,542 Fresh SpicyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Bacon Classic takes 4 of 7 categories.

Bacon Classic
Choose it for a bacon and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Flamboyant
Choose it for a fresh spicy and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Bacon Classic4/7

Flamboyant3/7

Ratings & consensus: Flamboyant
Community sentiment: Flamboyant
Longevity: Bacon Classic
Sillage & projection: Bacon Classic
Value for money: Bacon Classic
Versatility: Bacon Classic
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Flamboyant

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Bacon ClassicBacon

FlamboyantOriflame

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

2.83/ 5 · 29 votes

Have 5%Had 4%Want 92%

3.77/ 5 · 313 votes

Have 51%Had 49%Want 0%

Category winnerFlamboyantRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

24%Love

3%Like

3%Ok

69%Dislike

0%Hate

29 votes

25%Love

49%Like

5%Ok

20%Dislike

1%Hate

313 votes

Category winnerFlamboyantMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage73

♥ Love / hate46

⏱ Longevity58

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate69

Category winners

LongevityBacon Classic

SillageBacon Classic

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value100

¤ Price value67

Category winnerBacon ClassicBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

bacon100%

woody88%

savory77%

citrus65%

fresh spicy53%

aromatic42%

fresh spicy100%

citrus86%

warm spicy72%

aromatic58%

woody44%

powdery30%

Scent match49%Some overlap · both fresh spicy, citrus and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

BaconGuaiac WoodVetiverPepperVirginia CedarLimeGrapefruitOrangeBergamot

No top / heart / base split published

Top

OrangeAmalfi LemonGrapefruitLimeBergamot

Heart

PepperBay LeafCardamomNutmeg

Base

SandalwoodMuskoak mossVirginia Cedar

InformationalShared notesPepper, Virginia Cedar, Lime and Grapefruit. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring20

Summer100

Fall30

Winter40

Day100

Night40

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter84

Day–

Night–

Category winnerBacon ClassicMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Men86

Unisex10

Women5

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#20,219

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews23

Overall rank#11,542

PerfumerFrancoise Caron

Launched—

Reviews22

Category winnerFlamboyantHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Bacon Classic by Bacon is a bold, divisive aromatic scent that centers entirely on a salty, smoky bacon accord. Launched in 2010, it blends savory meat notes with lime and grapefruit. It performs as a striking conversation piece rather than a traditional personal fragrance. Best suited for someone wanting a humorous, …

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Flamboyant by Oriflame opens with an energetic splash of Amalfi lemon, bitter grapefruit, and lime that immediately cuts through the air. Francoise Caron constructed this 2010 eau de toilette to transition rapidly from bright citrus into a heavy, aromatic heart dominated by crushed black pepper, cardamom, and bay leaf…

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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, Bacon Classic or Flamboyant?

Bacon Classic takes 4 of 7 categories. Bacon Classic is rated 2.83/5 from 29 votes; Flamboyant is rated 3.77/5 from 313 votes. Choose Bacon Classic for a bacon and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Flamboyant for a fresh spicy and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Bacon Classic or Flamboyant?

They last about the same: Bacon Classic 60/100, Flamboyant 58/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Bacon Classic or Flamboyant?

Bacon Classic projects furthest (Bacon Classic 73/100, Flamboyant 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Bacon Classic and Flamboyant smell similar?

Some overlap: a 49% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, citrus and woody accords. Common notes include Pepper, Virginia Cedar, Lime and Grapefruit.

Is Bacon Classic or Flamboyant better for summer or winter?

For summer, Bacon Classic is the stronger pick. For winter, Flamboyant is the stronger pick. Bacon Classic suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Bacon Classic and Flamboyant?

Bacon Classic features Bacon, Guaiac Wood, Vetiver, Pepper and Virginia Cedar. Flamboyant has top notes of Orange, Amalfi Lemon, Grapefruit and Lime, heart notes of Pepper, Bay Leaf, Cardamom and Nutmeg, a base of Sandalwood, Musk, oak moss and Virginia Cedar.