Fragrance comparison

Bourbon Noire vs Pumpkin Crème Brulee

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

Updated 23 Oct 2026 5 ratings analysed

1 wins

Bourbon Noire

Mahdi Perfumes

4.004 votes

Rank #44,032 VanillaWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

56%scent match

Closely related

Pumpkin Crème Brulee

Sweet Essentials

5.001 votes

Rank #49,422 CinnamonSweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Bourbon Noire takes 1 of 1 categories.

Bourbon Noire
Choose it for a vanilla and warm spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, evening wear.
Pumpkin Crème Brulee
Choose it for a cinnamon and sweet character. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Bourbon Noire1/1

Pumpkin Crème Brulee0/1

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: Bourbon Noire

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Bourbon NoireMahdi Perfumes

Pumpkin Crème BruleeSweet Essentials

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 31%Had 0%Want 69%

5.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 4%Had 0%Want 96%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

75%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

25%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hate100

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

vanilla100%

warm spicy92%

amber84%

sweet77%

caramel69%

cinnamon61%

cinnamon100%

sweet86%

warm spicy72%

woody58%

caramel44%

vanilla30%

Scent match56%Closely related · both warm spicy, sweet and cinnamon

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

RumCinnamon

Heart

Tonka BeanCaramelPatchouli

Base

AmberVanillaMusk

Notes

CinnamonMaplePumpkinVanillaCaramelCreme BruleeVermouthRumCoconutOily Notes

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesRum, Cinnamon, Caramel and Vanilla. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter100

Day–

Night100

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter0

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#44,032

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#49,422

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerBourbon NoireHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Bourbon Noire opens with a sharp burst of rum and dry cinnamon. It quickly settles into a warm, moderately sweet blend of amber and vanilla, grounded by a earthy patchouli. It is an approachable winter option for anyone who wants a rich, boozy gourmand that stays surprisingly light on the skin.

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Pumpkin Crème Brulee by Sweet Essentials brings the warmth of autumn to your skin. This unisex fragrance centers on a rich, gourmand blend of pumpkin, burnt sugar, and spicy cinnamon. Perfect for chilly days, it offers a cozy experience that leans into the decadence of a classic dessert. Its composition feels grounded…

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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, Bourbon Noire or Pumpkin Crème Brulee?

Bourbon Noire takes 1 of 1 categories. Bourbon Noire is rated 4.00/5 from 4 votes; Pumpkin Crème Brulee is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Bourbon Noire for a vanilla and warm spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, evening wear. Choose Pumpkin Crème Brulee for a cinnamon and sweet character. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Do Bourbon Noire and Pumpkin Crème Brulee smell similar?

Closely related: a 56% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, sweet and cinnamon accords. Common notes include Rum, Cinnamon, Caramel and Vanilla.

Is Bourbon Noire or Pumpkin Crème Brulee better for summer or winter?

Bourbon Noire suits evening wear; Pumpkin Crème Brulee suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Bourbon Noire and Pumpkin Crème Brulee?

Bourbon Noire has top notes of Rum and Cinnamon, heart notes of Tonka Bean, Caramel and Patchouli, a base of Amber, Vanilla and Musk. Pumpkin Crème Brulee features Cinnamon, Maple, Pumpkin, Vanilla and Caramel.