Bourrasque (2020) vs Gin Musk
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
23%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Bourrasque (2020) takes 6 of 7 categories.
Bourrasque (2020)Choose it for a amber and earthy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, evening wear.
Gin MuskChoose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on versatility. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Bourrasque (2020)6/7
Gin Musk1/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Bourrasque (2020)
- Community sentiment
- Bourrasque (2020)
- Longevity
- Bourrasque (2020)
- Sillage & projection
- Bourrasque (2020)
- Value for money
- Bourrasque (2020)
- Versatility
- Gin Musk
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Bourrasque (2020)
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Bourrasque (2020)Le GalionGin MuskAlex PerfumeWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.00/ 5 · 60 votes
Have 35%Had 8%Want 58%
3.51/ 5 · 35 votes
Have 45%Had 3%Want 52%
Category winnerBourrasque (2020)Rating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate38%Love
35%Like
18%Ok
5%Dislike
3%Hate
60 votes
40%Love
23%Like
11%Ok
0%Dislike
26%Hate
35 votes
Category winnerBourrasque (2020)Most positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityBourrasque (2020)
SillageBourrasque (2020)
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerBourrasque (2020)Best value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothamber100%
earthy92%
woody84%
warm spicy77%
balsamic69%
fresh spicy61%
aromatic100%
fresh spicy90%
musky80%
citrus70%
woody60%
powdery50%
Scent match23%Clearly different · both fresh spicy and woody
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop30 to 45 minutes
GingerCardamomPepperNight Blooming JasmineSicilian Citruses
Heart2 to 4 hours
Bulgarian RoseOpoponaxStyraxOsmanthusWild Strawberry
Base5 to 8 hours
PatchouliSpanish LabdanumEarthy NotesOakmossHyraxOak
Top
LimePink PepperBergamotMandarin Orangeelemi
Heart
JuniperGeraniumBulgarian RoseCinnamonOsmanthusTobaccoGinger
Base
MuskOakmossCedarSandalwoodLabdanumBenzoinVetiverStyrax
InformationalShared notesGinger, Bulgarian Rose, Styrax and Osmanthus. Durations are only published for Bourrasque (2020), so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring43
Summer9
Fall100
Winter78
Day83
Night100
Spring100
Summer59
Fall88
Winter82
Day94
Night100
Category winnerGin MuskMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#12,940
PerfumerRodrigo Flores-Roux
Launched—
Reviews11
Overall rank#40,395
PerfumerMaria Celeste Lombardo
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerBourrasque (2020)Higher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotBourrasque (2020) by Le Galion is a spicy chypre floral perfume that balances vintage structure with a smooth modern finish. The opening introduces zesty Sicilian citruses sparked by fresh ginger, black pepper, and green cardamom. As the initial brightness settles, a floral core emerges around Bulgarian rose and osman…
Reviews →Gin Musk is a bright, juniper-led aromatic that really does lean into a gin and citrus impression up top, with lime, bergamot and pink pepper giving it a crisp, fizzy edge. As it settles, florals and spice peek through (rose, geranium, ginger, cinnamon), then it dries down into clean musk with mossy woods, soft resins…
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, Bourrasque (2020) or Gin Musk?
Bourrasque (2020) takes 6 of 7 categories. Bourrasque (2020) is rated 4.00/5 from 60 votes; Gin Musk is rated 3.51/5 from 35 votes. Choose Bourrasque (2020) for a amber and earthy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Gin Musk for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on versatility. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Which lasts longer, Bourrasque (2020) or Gin Musk?
Bourrasque (2020) lasts longest (Bourrasque (2020) 75/100, Gin Musk 56/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Bourrasque (2020) or Gin Musk?
Bourrasque (2020) projects furthest (Bourrasque (2020) 61/100, Gin Musk 53/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Bourrasque (2020) and Gin Musk smell similar?
Clearly different: a 23% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Ginger, Bulgarian Rose, Styrax and Osmanthus.
Is Bourrasque (2020) or Gin Musk better for summer or winter?
For summer, Gin Musk is the stronger pick. For winter, Gin Musk is the stronger pick. Bourrasque (2020) suits evening wear; Gin Musk suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Bourrasque (2020) and Gin Musk?
Bourrasque (2020) has top notes of Ginger, Cardamom, Pepper and Night Blooming Jasmine, heart notes of Bulgarian Rose, Opoponax, Styrax and Osmanthus, a base of Patchouli, Spanish Labdanum, Earthy Notes and Oakmoss. Gin Musk has top notes of Lime, Pink Pepper, Bergamot and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Juniper, Geranium, Bulgarian Rose and Cinnamon, a base of Musk, Oakmoss, Cedar and Sandalwood.
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