Fragrance comparison

Bourbon V. vs Begin

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 24 ratings analysed

Bourbon V.

Parfums 06130

3.5016 votes

Rank #53,603 MuskyVanilla

Full profile Similar & dupes

65%scent match

Closely related

4 wins

Begin

Niki Taylor

4.128 votes

Rank #43,054 CitrusVanilla

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Begin takes 4 of 4 categories.

Bourbon V.
Choose it for a musky and vanilla character. Best in fall, evening wear.
Begin
Choose it for a citrus and vanilla character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Bourbon V.0/4

Begin4/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Bourbon V.Parfums 06130

BeginNiki Taylor

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.50/ 5 · 16 votes

Have 24%Had 12%Want 63%

4.12/ 5 · 8 votes

Have 43%Had 17%Want 40%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

25%Love

31%Like

13%Ok

31%Dislike

0%Hate

16 votes · too few to score

25%Love

63%Like

13%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

8 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity51

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate63

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate78

Category winners

LongevityBegin

SillageBegin

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value19

¤ Price value100

Category winnerBeginBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

musky100%

vanilla88%

powdery77%

soft spicy65%

sweet53%

floral42%

citrus100%

vanilla86%

fresh72%

powdery58%

floral44%

musky30%

Scent match65%Closely related · both vanilla, powdery and musky

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

Madagascar VanillaWhite MuskPink PepperFloral NotesCitruses

No top / heart / base split published

Notes

CitrusesVanillaWhite MuskFloral Notes

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesMadagascar Vanilla, White Musk, Floral Notes and Citruses. Durations are only published for Bourbon V., so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring57

Summer29

Fall100

Winter86

Day83

Night100

Spring100

Summer100

Fall67

Winter0

Day100

Night33

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex80

Women20

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#53,603

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

Overall rank#43,054

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerBeginHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Bourbon V. by Parfums 06130 is an oriental vanilla perfume built around Madagascar vanilla, radiant white musk, and sparkling pink pepper. The fragrance opens with bright Italian citruses that quickly give way to soft floral notes and dry spice. As it settles, powdery musk wraps around the dark, sweet vanilla core, pr…

Reviews →

Begin by Niki Taylor is a floral fruity composition released in 2005. It features a bright citrus opening balanced by sweet vanilla and a clean white musk base. This fragrance is designed for casual daytime wear, offering a light and approachable scent profile that fits well in relaxed settings or during spring and su…

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 V. or Begin?

Begin takes 4 of 4 categories. Bourbon V. is rated 3.50/5 from 16 votes; Begin is rated 4.12/5 from 8 votes. Choose Bourbon V. for a musky and vanilla character. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Begin for a citrus and vanilla character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Bourbon V. or Begin?

Begin lasts longest (Begin 60/100, Bourbon V. 51/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Bourbon V. or Begin?

Begin projects furthest (Begin 75/100, Bourbon V. 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Bourbon V. and Begin smell similar?

Closely related: a 65% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share vanilla, powdery and musky accords. Common notes include Madagascar Vanilla, White Musk, Floral Notes and Citruses.

Is Bourbon V. or Begin better for summer or winter?

Bourbon V. suits evening wear; Begin suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Bourbon V. and Begin?

Bourbon V. features Madagascar Vanilla, White Musk, Pink Pepper, Floral Notes and Citruses. Begin features Citruses, Vanilla, White Musk and Floral Notes.