Fragrance comparison

Bourbon V. vs Vanille Gourmand

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 19 ratings analysed

Bourbon V.

Parfums 06130

3.5016 votes

Rank #53,603 MuskyVanilla

Full profile Similar & dupes

40%scent match

Some overlap

2 wins

Vanille Gourmand

Il Profumiere

3.333 votes

Rank #70,829 SweetVanilla

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Vanille Gourmand takes 2 of 3 categories.

Bourbon V.
Choose it for a musky and vanilla character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
Vanille Gourmand
Choose it for a sweet and vanilla character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Bourbon V.1/3

Vanille Gourmand2/3

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Bourbon V.Parfums 06130

Vanille GourmandIl Profumiere

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.50/ 5 · 16 votes

Have 24%Had 12%Want 63%

3.33/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 6%Had 2%Want 91%

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

33%Love

33%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

33%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity51

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate63

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage83

♥ Love / hate58

Category winners

LongevityVanille Gourmand

SillageVanille Gourmand

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value19

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

musky100%

vanilla88%

powdery77%

soft spicy65%

sweet53%

floral42%

sweet100%

vanilla90%

citrus80%

powdery70%

coconut60%

caramel50%

Scent match40%Some overlap · both vanilla, sweet and powdery

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

Coconut MilkCaramelGreen NotesMadagascar VanillaSandalwoodSugar CaneCitrusesOrangePowdery Notes

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesMadagascar Vanilla 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

Spring33

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex80

Women20

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#53,603

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

Overall rank#70,829

PerfumerMassimiliano Torti

Launched—

Reviews0

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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Vanille Gourmand by Il Profumiere is a sweet, vanilla-forward gourmand with a creamy coconut milk feel and a caramelised sugar tone. Bright citrus and orange can give the opening a lighter, more playful lift, before it settles into a softer, powdery vanilla with sandalwood warmth. If you like cosy dessert scents that …

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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 Vanille Gourmand?

Vanille Gourmand takes 2 of 3 categories. Bourbon V. is rated 3.50/5 from 16 votes; Vanille Gourmand is rated 3.33/5 from 3 votes. Choose Bourbon V. for a musky and vanilla character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Vanille Gourmand for a sweet and vanilla character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Bourbon V. or Vanille Gourmand?

Vanille Gourmand lasts longest (Vanille Gourmand 80/100, Bourbon V. 51/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Bourbon V. or Vanille Gourmand?

Vanille Gourmand projects furthest (Vanille Gourmand 83/100, Bourbon V. 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Bourbon V. and Vanille Gourmand smell similar?

Some overlap: a 40% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share vanilla, sweet and powdery accords. Common notes include Madagascar Vanilla and Citruses.

Is Bourbon V. or Vanille Gourmand better for summer or winter?

Bourbon V. suits evening wear; Vanille Gourmand suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Bourbon V. and Vanille Gourmand?

Bourbon V. features Madagascar Vanilla, White Musk, Pink Pepper, Floral Notes and Citruses. Vanille Gourmand features Coconut Milk, Caramel, Green Notes, Madagascar Vanilla and Sandalwood.