Bourrasque (2020) vs Ottoman Empire III
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
36%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Ottoman Empire III takes 6 of 7 categories.
Bourrasque (2020)Choose it for a amber and earthy character. Wins on versatility. Best in fall, evening wear.
Ottoman Empire IIIChoose it for a warm spicy and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.
Bourrasque (2020)1/7
Ottoman Empire III6/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Ottoman Empire III
- Community sentiment
- Ottoman Empire III
- Longevity
- Ottoman Empire III
- Sillage & projection
- Ottoman Empire III
- Value for money
- Ottoman Empire III
- Versatility
- Bourrasque (2020)
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Ottoman Empire III
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Bourrasque (2020)Le GalionOttoman Empire IIIAreej Le DoréWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.00/ 5 · 60 votes
Have 35%Had 8%Want 58%
4.53/ 5 · 92 votes
Have 46%Had 11%Want 43%
Category winnerOttoman Empire IIIRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate38%Love
35%Like
18%Ok
5%Dislike
3%Hate
60 votes
71%Love
18%Like
7%Ok
2%Dislike
2%Hate
92 votes
Category winnerOttoman Empire IIIMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityOttoman Empire III
SillageOttoman Empire III
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerOttoman Empire IIIBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothamber100%
earthy92%
woody84%
warm spicy77%
balsamic69%
fresh spicy61%
warm spicy100%
fresh spicy92%
rose84%
oud77%
amber69%
floral61%
Scent match36%Some overlap · both warm spicy, amber 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 RosePepperCardamomFrangipaniJasmine
Heart
Agarwood (Oud)Indian OudSaffronNutmegVetiver
Base
MyrrhAmberSandalwoodOakmoss
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
Spring83
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Category winnerBourrasque (2020)Most 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#5,508
PerfumerRussian Adam
Launched—
Reviews13
Category winnerOttoman Empire IIIHigher 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 →Ottoman Empire III opens with a burst of Bulgarian rose oil, black pepper, and warm cardamom. As it settles, dark Indian oud and nutmeg emerge, underscored by smoky myrrh and resinous amber. Built for cold winter evenings and formal autumn gatherings, this composition offers a lighter, airier take on Areej Le Doré's i…
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 III?
Ottoman Empire III takes 6 of 7 categories. Bourrasque (2020) is rated 4.00/5 from 60 votes; Ottoman Empire III is rated 4.53/5 from 92 votes. Choose Bourrasque (2020) for a amber and earthy character. Wins on versatility. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Ottoman Empire III for a warm spicy and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.
Which lasts longer, Bourrasque (2020) or Ottoman Empire III?
Ottoman Empire III lasts longest (Ottoman Empire III 84/100, Bourrasque (2020) 75/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Bourrasque (2020) or Ottoman Empire III?
Ottoman Empire III projects furthest (Ottoman Empire III 66/100, Bourrasque (2020) 61/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Bourrasque (2020) and Ottoman Empire III smell similar?
Some overlap: a 36% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, amber and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Cardamom, Pepper, Bulgarian Rose and Oakmoss.
Is Bourrasque (2020) or Ottoman Empire III better for summer or winter?
For summer, Bourrasque (2020) is the stronger pick. For winter, Ottoman Empire III is the stronger pick. Bourrasque (2020) suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Bourrasque (2020) and Ottoman Empire III?
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 III has top notes of Rose, Bulgarian Rose, Rose Oil and White Rose, heart notes of Agarwood (Oud), Indian Oud, Saffron and Nutmeg, a base of Myrrh, Amber, Sandalwood and Oakmoss.
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