Bourbon Vanilla vs Coke Zero
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
28%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.
Bourbon VanillaChoose it for a vanilla and soft spicy character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, day or night wear.
Coke ZeroChoose it for a coca-cola and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, day or night wear.
Bourbon Vanilla2/4
Coke Zero2/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Coke Zero
- Sillage & projection
- Coke Zero
- Value for money
- Bourbon Vanilla
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Bourbon Vanilla
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Bourbon VanillaCremoCoke ZeroAlexandria FragrancesWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.78/ 5 · 32 votes
Have 54%Had 8%Want 38%
4.17/ 5 · 6 votes
Have 9%Had 3%Want 88%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate28%Love
38%Like
25%Ok
3%Dislike
6%Hate
32 votes
50%Love
33%Like
0%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
Category winners
LongevityCoke Zero
SillageCoke Zero
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerBourbon VanillaBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothvanilla100%
soft spicy88%
anis77%
powdery65%
cinnamon53%
warm spicy42%
coca-cola100%
warm spicy92%
vanilla84%
amber77%
caramel69%
sweet61%
Scent match28%Clearly different · both vanilla and warm spicy
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedNotes
Bourbon VanillaStar AniseCinnamonOrange
No top / heart / base split published
Top
CinnamonLemonRed Fruits
Heart
Coca-ColaPatchouli
Base
Bourbon VanillaCaramelAmberTonka
InformationalShared notesBourbon Vanilla and Cinnamon. Durations are only published for Bourbon Vanilla, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring27
Summer12
Fall100
Winter81
Day100
Night95
Spring67
Summer67
Fall100
Winter67
Day100
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#36,038
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#55,591
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerBourbon VanillaHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotCremo Bourbon Vanilla opens with a bright splash of candied orange and the dry, sweet crackle of star anise. Within twenty minutes, the scent settles into a thick, toasted bourbon vanilla core dusted with ground cinnamon. It smells like stepping out of the winter cold into a warm kitchen baking spiced sugar cookies an…
Reviews →Coke Zero leans into the idea of fizzy cola with a spicy, candied opening. Cinnamon, lemon, and red fruits give it a bright snap at first, then the scent settles into a sweeter mix of vanilla, caramel, amber, tonka, and a touch of patchouli. It reads unisex, playful, and more gourmand than fresh. If you like novelty s…
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 Vanilla or Coke Zero?
No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Bourbon Vanilla is rated 3.78/5 from 32 votes; Coke Zero is rated 4.17/5 from 6 votes. Choose Bourbon Vanilla for a vanilla and soft spicy character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, day or night wear. Choose Coke Zero for a coca-cola and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, day or night wear.
Which lasts longer, Bourbon Vanilla or Coke Zero?
They last about the same: Coke Zero 57/100, Bourbon Vanilla 56/100 for longevity in community votes.
Which projects more, Bourbon Vanilla or Coke Zero?
Projection is very close: Coke Zero 50/100, Bourbon Vanilla 49/100 for sillage.
Do Bourbon Vanilla and Coke Zero smell similar?
Clearly different: a 28% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share vanilla and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Bourbon Vanilla and Cinnamon.
Is Bourbon Vanilla or Coke Zero better for summer or winter?
Bourbon Vanilla suits day or night wear; Coke Zero suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Bourbon Vanilla and Coke Zero?
Bourbon Vanilla features Bourbon Vanilla, Star Anise, Cinnamon and Orange. Coke Zero has top notes of Cinnamon, Lemon and Red Fruits, heart notes of Coca-Cola and Patchouli, a base of Bourbon Vanilla, Caramel, Amber and Tonka.
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