Bourbon vs The Blend Eau de Parfum
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
62%scent match
Closely related
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
The Blend Eau de Parfum takes 5 of 7 categories.
BourbonChoose it for a fresh spicy and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in fall, evening wear.
The Blend Eau de ParfumChoose it for a warm spicy and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.
Bourbon2/7
The Blend Eau de Parfum5/7
- Ratings & consensus
- The Blend Eau de Parfum
- Community sentiment
- The Blend Eau de Parfum
- Longevity
- The Blend Eau de Parfum
- Sillage & projection
- The Blend Eau de Parfum
- Value for money
- Bourbon
- Versatility
- Bourbon
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- The Blend Eau de Parfum
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
BourbonWe PinkThe Blend Eau de ParfumO BoticárioWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.72/ 5 · 25 votes
Have 58%Had 2%Want 40%
4.27/ 5 · 580 votes
Have 80%Had 20%Want 0%
Category winnerThe Blend Eau de ParfumRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate40%Love
32%Like
8%Ok
0%Dislike
20%Hate
25 votes
51%Love
34%Like
8%Ok
5%Dislike
2%Hate
580 votes
Category winnerThe Blend Eau de ParfumMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityThe Blend Eau de Parfum
SillageThe Blend Eau de Parfum
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerBourbonBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothfresh spicy100%
warm spicy83%
woody65%
citrus48%
aromatic30%
warm spicy100%
fresh spicy88%
woody77%
amber65%
cinnamon53%
rum42%
Scent match62%Closely related · both fresh spicy, warm spicy and woody
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
Black PepperNutmegBergamotMandarin Orange
Heart
LavenderCinnamonIrisTuberose
Base
Woody NotesAmberMuskMoss
Top
RumSaffronLavenderBergamotGrapefruit
Heart
CinnamonNutmegClovesBlack PepperSandalwoodIrisLabdanumVetiver
Base
AmberBenzoinGuaiac WoodMoss
InformationalShared notesBlack Pepper, Nutmeg, Bergamot and Lavender. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring80
Summer33
Fall100
Winter80
Day86
Night100
Spring46
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Category winnerBourbonMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#55,919
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#27,095
PerfumerAdilson Rato, Alberto Morillas, Carmita Magalhães, Frank Voelkl
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerThe Blend Eau de ParfumHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotBourbon by We Pink is a heavy, warm aromatic option for cooler weather. The fragrance opens with a sharp burst of black pepper and bergamot, bringing a bright yet dusty spice to the skin immediately. Within twenty minutes, the citrus fades, allowing a dry cinnamon and clean lavender to dominate the heart. It sits on a…
Reviews →The Blend Eau de Parfum by O Boticário is a rich woody spicy fragrance built around dark rum, warm baking spices, and smooth amber resins. It opens with a splash of sweet rum, tart bergamot, and clean lavender before settling into a potent core of black pepper, grated nutmeg, cloves, and cinnamon. Earthy vetiver and c…
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, Bourbon or The Blend Eau de Parfum?
The Blend Eau de Parfum takes 5 of 7 categories. Bourbon is rated 3.72/5 from 25 votes; The Blend Eau de Parfum is rated 4.27/5 from 580 votes. Choose Bourbon for a fresh spicy and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose The Blend Eau de Parfum for a warm spicy and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.
Which lasts longer, Bourbon or The Blend Eau de Parfum?
The Blend Eau de Parfum lasts longest (The Blend Eau de Parfum 69/100, Bourbon 60/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Bourbon or The Blend Eau de Parfum?
The Blend Eau de Parfum projects furthest (The Blend Eau de Parfum 57/100, Bourbon 54/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Bourbon and The Blend Eau de Parfum smell similar?
Closely related: a 62% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, warm spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Black Pepper, Nutmeg, Bergamot and Lavender.
Is Bourbon or The Blend Eau de Parfum better for summer or winter?
For summer, Bourbon is the stronger pick. For winter, The Blend Eau de Parfum is the stronger pick. Bourbon suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Bourbon and The Blend Eau de Parfum?
Bourbon has top notes of Black Pepper, Nutmeg, Bergamot and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Lavender, Cinnamon, Iris and Tuberose, a base of Woody Notes, Amber, Musk and Moss. The Blend Eau de Parfum has top notes of Rum, Saffron, Lavender and Bergamot, heart notes of Cinnamon, Nutmeg, Cloves and Black Pepper, a base of Amber, Benzoin, Guaiac Wood and Moss.
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