Bourrasque (2020) vs Ottoman Empire
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
34%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Ottoman Empire takes 7 of 7 categories.
Bourrasque (2020)Choose it for a amber and earthy character. Best in fall, evening wear.
Ottoman EmpireChoose it for a oud and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, evening wear.
Bourrasque (2020)0/7
Ottoman Empire7/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Ottoman Empire
- Community sentiment
- Ottoman Empire
- Longevity
- Ottoman Empire
- Sillage & projection
- Ottoman Empire
- Value for money
- Ottoman Empire
- Versatility
- Ottoman Empire
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Ottoman Empire
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Bourrasque (2020)Le GalionOttoman EmpireAreej Le DoréWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.00/ 5 · 60 votes
Have 35%Had 8%Want 58%
4.43/ 5 · 60 votes
Have 79%Had 21%Want 0%
Category winnerOttoman EmpireRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate38%Love
35%Like
18%Ok
5%Dislike
3%Hate
60 votes
72%Love
17%Like
0%Ok
7%Dislike
5%Hate
60 votes
Category winnerOttoman EmpireMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityOttoman Empire
SillageOttoman Empire
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerOttoman EmpireBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothamber100%
earthy92%
woody84%
warm spicy77%
balsamic69%
fresh spicy61%
oud100%
warm spicy92%
woody84%
fresh spicy77%
floral69%
rose61%
Scent match34%Clearly different · both warm spicy, woody and fresh spicy
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
RoseBulgarian RoseRose OilWhite RoseFrangipaniJasminePepperCardamom
Heart
Indian OudAgarwood (Oud)SaffronVetiverCinnamonNutmeg
Base
SandalwoodOakmossMyrrhAmber
InformationalShared notesCardamom, Pepper, Bulgarian Rose and Oakmoss. 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
Spring42
Summer33
Fall100
Winter83
Day50
Night100
Category winnerOttoman EmpireMost 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#6,491
PerfumerRussian Adam
Launched—
Reviews14
Category winnerOttoman EmpireHigher 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 →Russian Adam launched Ottoman Empire in 2017, pairing hydro-distilled Bulgarian rose with authentic Assam and Bangladesh agarwood. Top notes of white rose, frangipani, and green cardamom settle quickly into a dense heart of Indian oud, saffron, and cinnamon. The base rests on thick oakmoss, sandalwood, and unburned my…
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 Ottoman Empire?
Ottoman Empire takes 7 of 7 categories. Bourrasque (2020) is rated 4.00/5 from 60 votes; Ottoman Empire is rated 4.43/5 from 60 votes. Choose Bourrasque (2020) for a amber and earthy character. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Ottoman Empire for a oud and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, Bourrasque (2020) or Ottoman Empire?
Ottoman Empire lasts longest (Ottoman Empire 84/100, Bourrasque (2020) 75/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Bourrasque (2020) or Ottoman Empire?
Ottoman Empire projects furthest (Ottoman Empire 78/100, Bourrasque (2020) 61/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Bourrasque (2020) and Ottoman Empire smell similar?
Clearly different: a 34% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, woody and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Cardamom, Pepper, Bulgarian Rose and Oakmoss.
Is Bourrasque (2020) or Ottoman Empire better for summer or winter?
For summer, Ottoman Empire is the stronger pick. For winter, Ottoman Empire is the stronger pick. Bourrasque (2020) suits evening wear; Ottoman Empire suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Bourrasque (2020) and Ottoman Empire?
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. Ottoman Empire has top notes of Rose, Bulgarian Rose, Rose Oil and White Rose, heart notes of Indian Oud, Agarwood (Oud), Saffron and Vetiver, a base of Sandalwood, Oakmoss, Myrrh and Amber.
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