Fragrance comparison

Bourrasque (2020) vs Ixbeta

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

Updated 5 Nov 2026 85 ratings analysed

7 wins

Bourrasque (2020)

Le Galion

4.0060 votes

Rank #12,940 AmberEarthy

Full profile Similar & dupes

13%scent match

Clearly different

Ixbeta

Tiziana Terenzi

3.6825 votes

Rank #43,835 FruityPowdery

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Bourrasque (2020) takes 7 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.
Ixbeta
Choose it for a fruity and powdery character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Bourrasque (2020)7/7

Ixbeta0/7

Ratings & consensus: Bourrasque (2020)
Community sentiment: Bourrasque (2020)
Longevity: Bourrasque (2020)
Sillage & projection: Bourrasque (2020)
Value for money: Bourrasque (2020)
Versatility: Bourrasque (2020)
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 Galion

IxbetaTiziana Terenzi

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 60 votes

Have 35%Had 8%Want 58%

3.68/ 5 · 25 votes

Have 13%Had 5%Want 83%

Category winnerBourrasque (2020)Rating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

38%Love

35%Like

18%Ok

5%Dislike

3%Hate

60 votes

44%Love

20%Like

12%Ok

8%Dislike

16%Hate

25 votes

Category winnerBourrasque (2020)Most positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate67

Category winners

LongevityBourrasque (2020)

SillageBourrasque (2020)

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value55

¤ Price value40

Category winnerBourrasque (2020)Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

earthy92%

woody84%

warm spicy77%

balsamic69%

fresh spicy61%

fruity100%

powdery92%

sweet84%

citrus77%

violet69%

woody61%

Scent match13%Clearly different · both woody

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top30 to 45 minutes

GingerCardamomPepperNight Blooming JasmineSicilian Citruses

Heart2 to 4 hours

Bulgarian RoseOpoponaxStyraxOsmanthusWild Strawberry

Base5 to 8 hours

PatchouliSpanish LabdanumEarthy NotesOakmossHyraxOak

Top

Sicilian OrangeRed CurrantCardamomCalabrian bergamotLemon

Heart

RaspberryItalian VioletPeachAfrican GeraniumBulgarian RosePink PepperOsmanthusIndian Jasmine

Base

AmbergrisTalcOakmossMuskAustralian SandalwoodCambodian Oud

InformationalShared notesCardamom, Bulgarian Rose, Osmanthus and Oakmoss. Durations are only published for Bourrasque (2020), so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring43

Summer9

Fall100

Winter78

Day83

Night100

Spring100

Summer64

Fall36

Winter18

Day100

Night67

Category winnerBourrasque (2020)Most year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men22

Unisex53

Women25

Men25

Unisex8

Women67

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#12,940

PerfumerRodrigo Flores-Roux

Launched—

Reviews11

Overall rank#43,835

PerfumerPaolo Terenzi

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerBourrasque (2020)Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Bourrasque (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…

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Ixbeta by Tiziana Terenzi opens as a vibrant, sweet burst of Sicilian orange and red currant, cut immediately by the coolness of lemon and the dry spice of cardamom. As the fragrance settles onto the skin, a jammy peach and sharp raspberry heart emerges, framed by the powdery softness of Italian violet and green geran…

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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, Bourrasque (2020) or Ixbeta?

Bourrasque (2020) takes 7 of 7 categories. Bourrasque (2020) is rated 4.00/5 from 60 votes; Ixbeta is rated 3.68/5 from 25 votes. Choose Bourrasque (2020) for a amber and earthy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Ixbeta for a fruity and powdery character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Bourrasque (2020) or Ixbeta?

Bourrasque (2020) lasts longest (Bourrasque (2020) 75/100, Ixbeta 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Bourrasque (2020) or Ixbeta?

Bourrasque (2020) projects furthest (Bourrasque (2020) 61/100, Ixbeta 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Bourrasque (2020) and Ixbeta smell similar?

Clearly different: a 13% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody accords. Common notes include Cardamom, Bulgarian Rose, Osmanthus and Oakmoss.

Is Bourrasque (2020) or Ixbeta better for summer or winter?

For summer, Ixbeta is the stronger pick. For winter, Bourrasque (2020) is the stronger pick. Bourrasque (2020) suits evening wear; Ixbeta suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Bourrasque (2020) and Ixbeta?

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. Ixbeta has top notes of Sicilian Orange, Red Currant, Cardamom and Calabrian bergamot, heart notes of Raspberry, Italian Violet, Peach and African Geranium, a base of Ambergris, Talc, Oakmoss and Musk.