Fragrance comparison

Bonbon Pastel vs N.09

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

Updated 21 Oct 2026 136 ratings analysed

1 wins

Bonbon Pastel

Viktor&Rolf

3.80136 votes

Rank #31,581 CitrusWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

58%scent match

Closely related

N.09

InEstasy

—0 votes

Rank #72,354 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Bonbon Pastel takes 1 of 1 categories.

Bonbon Pastel
Choose it for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
N.09
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character.

Bonbon Pastel1/1

N.090/1

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Bonbon PastelViktor&Rolf

N.09InEstasy

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.80/ 5 · 136 votes

Have 81%Had 19%Want 0%

—/ 5 · 0 votes

Have 0%Had 0%Want 100%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

35%Love

32%Like

15%Ok

15%Dislike

4%Hate

136 votes

Not enough votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity59

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate70

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hateN/A

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value45

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

white floral92%

aromatic84%

caramel77%

marine69%

sweet61%

citrus100%

aromatic88%

marine77%

fresh spicy65%

white floral53%

salty42%

Scent match58%Closely related · both citrus, aromatic and marine

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Mandarin OrangeBergamotCardamom

Heart

Sea NotesOrange BlossomNeroli

Base

CaramelAmberMuskSandalwood

Notes

BergamotNeroliSea Notes

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Sea Notes and Neroli. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring89

Summer100

Fall50

Winter27

Day100

Night41

No season votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex2

Women98

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#31,581

PerfumerCecile Matton, Serge Majoullier

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#72,354

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerBonbon PastelHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Viktor&Rolf Bonbon Pastel shifts the dense, tooth-aching sweetness of the original Bonbon into a lighter, breezy territory. The opening hits with a bright splash of mandarin orange and bergamot, backed by a subtle, unexpected cardamom warmth. As the scent settles, a distinct marine breeze cuts through the orange bloss…

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N.09 by InEstasy delivers a clean, sharp opening dominated by zesty bergamot and crisp neroli. The fragrance settles into a refreshing, coastal marine profile that feels bright and invigorating. It suits those seeking a minimalist, Mediterranean-inspired scent for hot summer days, offering a straightforward burst of c…

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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.

Do Bonbon Pastel and N.09 smell similar?

Closely related: a 58% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, aromatic and marine accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Sea Notes and Neroli.

Is Bonbon Pastel or N.09 better for summer or winter?

Bonbon Pastel suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Bonbon Pastel and N.09?

Bonbon Pastel has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Bergamot and Cardamom, heart notes of Sea Notes, Orange Blossom and Neroli, a base of Caramel, Amber, Musk and Sandalwood. N.09 features Bergamot, Neroli and Sea Notes.