Fragrance comparison

Bourbon V. vs Chanteuse

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 22 ratings analysed

Bourbon V.

Parfums 06130

3.5016 votes

Rank #53,603 MuskyVanilla

Full profile Similar & dupes

26%scent match

Clearly different

4 wins

Chanteuse

L'Aromatica Perfume

3.676 votes

Rank #53,931 WoodyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Chanteuse takes 4 of 5 categories.

Bourbon V.
Choose it for a musky and vanilla character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
Chanteuse
Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Bourbon V.1/5

Chanteuse4/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Bourbon V.Parfums 06130

ChanteuseL'Aromatica Perfume

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.50/ 5 · 16 votes

Have 24%Had 12%Want 63%

3.67/ 5 · 6 votes

Have 12%Had 20%Want 68%

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

17%Love

50%Like

17%Ok

17%Dislike

0%Hate

6 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity51

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate63

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate67

Category winners

LongevityChanteuse

SillageChanteuse

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value19

¤ Price value63

Category winnerChanteuseBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

musky100%

vanilla88%

powdery77%

soft spicy65%

sweet53%

floral42%

woody100%

warm spicy92%

citrus84%

iris77%

floral69%

powdery61%

Scent match26%Clearly different · both powdery and floral

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

Spicy NotesCitrusesOrris RootWoody NotesFloral NotesPatchouliMadagascar Vanilla

No top / heart / base split published

Category winnerChanteuseLongest dry-down: 6-8 hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring57

Summer29

Fall100

Winter86

Day83

Night100

Spring100

Summer50

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night67

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex80

Women20

Men0

Unisex50

Women50

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#53,603

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

Overall rank#53,931

PerfumerLoreto Remsing

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerBourbon V.Higher 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…

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Chanteuse by L'Aromatica Perfume opens with a bright flash of zesty citruses cut through by dry, peppery spicy notes. Within minutes, the sharp opening settles into a cozy blend of earthy woody notes, powdery orris root, and soft floral petals. A rich base of dark patchouli and smooth Madagascar vanilla anchors the sc…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Bourbon V. or Chanteuse?

Chanteuse takes 4 of 5 categories. Bourbon V. is rated 3.50/5 from 16 votes; Chanteuse is rated 3.67/5 from 6 votes. Choose Bourbon V. for a musky and vanilla character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Chanteuse for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Bourbon V. or Chanteuse?

Chanteuse lasts longest (Chanteuse 65/100, Bourbon V. 51/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Bourbon V. or Chanteuse?

Chanteuse projects furthest (Chanteuse 56/100, Bourbon V. 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Bourbon V. and Chanteuse smell similar?

Clearly different: a 26% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery and floral accords. Common notes include Madagascar Vanilla, Floral Notes and Citruses.

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

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

What are the notes in Bourbon V. and Chanteuse?

Bourbon V. features Madagascar Vanilla, White Musk, Pink Pepper, Floral Notes and Citruses. Chanteuse features Spicy Notes, Citruses, Orris Root, Woody Notes and Floral Notes.