Fragrance comparison

Bourbon V. vs Isotta

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 135 ratings analysed

Bourbon V.

Parfums 06130

3.5016 votes

Rank #53,603 MuskyVanilla

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6%scent match

Clearly different

6 wins

Isotta

V Canto

3.91119 votes

Rank #16,121 WoodyAromatic

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Isotta takes 6 of 6 categories.

Bourbon V.
Choose it for a musky and vanilla character. Best in fall, evening wear.
Isotta
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Bourbon V.0/6

Isotta6/6

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Bourbon V.Parfums 06130

IsottaV Canto

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.50/ 5 · 16 votes

Have 24%Had 12%Want 63%

3.91/ 5 · 119 votes

Have 30%Had 13%Want 58%

Category winnerIsottaRating 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

46%Love

23%Like

12%Ok

14%Dislike

5%Hate

119 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity51

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate63

⏱ Longevity74

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate73

Category winners

LongevityIsotta

SillageIsotta

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value19

¤ Price value68

Category winnerIsottaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family

musky100%

vanilla88%

powdery77%

soft spicy65%

sweet53%

floral42%

woody100%

aromatic92%

leather84%

rose77%

fresh spicy69%

camphor61%

Scent match6%Clearly different

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

Top30 to 45 minutes

EucalyptusCitrusesGreen Tea

Heart2 to 4 hours

GeraniumBulgarian RoseJasmine

Base5 to 8 hours

LeatherCedarTonka BeanMadagascar Vanilla

Category winnerIsottaLongest dry-down: 5 to 8 hours

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring57

Summer29

Fall100

Winter86

Day83

Night100

Spring69

Summer38

Fall100

Winter41

Day100

Night67

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex80

Women20

Men21

Unisex58

Women21

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#53,603

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

Overall rank#16,121

PerfumerPaolo Terenzi

Launched—

Reviews9

Category winnerIsottaHigher 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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Isotta by V Canto delivers an unusual contrast between sharp herbal freshness and rich base warmth. The fragrance opens with a sharp burst of citruses, cooling eucalyptus, and herbal green tea, creating an immediate aromatic punch. As the opening settles, the composition reveals a floral heart led by prominent Bulgari…

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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 Isotta?

Isotta takes 6 of 6 categories. Bourbon V. is rated 3.50/5 from 16 votes; Isotta is rated 3.91/5 from 119 votes. Choose Bourbon V. for a musky and vanilla character. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Isotta for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Bourbon V. or Isotta?

Isotta lasts longest (Isotta 74/100, Bourbon V. 51/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Bourbon V. or Isotta?

Isotta projects furthest (Isotta 66/100, Bourbon V. 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Bourbon V. and Isotta smell similar?

Clearly different: a 6% scent match on Fragranxe. They share few main accords. Common notes include Madagascar Vanilla and Citruses.

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

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

What are the notes in Bourbon V. and Isotta?

Bourbon V. features Madagascar Vanilla, White Musk, Pink Pepper, Floral Notes and Citruses. Isotta has top notes of Eucalyptus, Citruses and Green Tea, heart notes of Geranium, Bulgarian Rose and Jasmine, a base of Leather, Cedar, Tonka Bean and Madagascar Vanilla.