Bourrasque (2020) vs Ottoman Empire Part II
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
33%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Ottoman Empire Part II takes 6 of 7 categories.
Bourrasque (2020)Choose it for a amber and earthy character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.
Ottoman Empire Part IIChoose it for a warm spicy and oud character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear.
Bourrasque (2020)1/7
Ottoman Empire Part II6/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Ottoman Empire Part II
- Community sentiment
- Ottoman Empire Part II
- Longevity
- Ottoman Empire Part II
- Sillage & projection
- Ottoman Empire Part II
- Value for money
- Bourrasque (2020)
- Versatility
- Ottoman Empire Part II
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Ottoman Empire Part II
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Bourrasque (2020)Le GalionOttoman Empire Part IIAreej Le DoréWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.00/ 5 · 60 votes
Have 35%Had 8%Want 58%
4.40/ 5 · 77 votes
Have 79%Had 21%Want 0%
Category winnerOttoman Empire Part IIRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate38%Love
35%Like
18%Ok
5%Dislike
3%Hate
60 votes
62%Love
26%Like
1%Ok
10%Dislike
0%Hate
77 votes
Category winnerOttoman Empire Part IIMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityOttoman Empire Part II
SillageOttoman Empire Part II
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%
warm spicy100%
oud92%
floral84%
fresh spicy77%
rose69%
amber61%
Scent match33%Clearly different · 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 RoseFrangipaniJasmineCardamomPepper
Heart
Indian OudAgarwood (Oud)SaffronCinnamonNutmegVetiver
Base
AmberSandalwoodMyrrhOakmoss
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
Spring82
Summer41
Fall86
Winter100
Day67
Night100
Category winnerOttoman Empire Part IIMost 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#6,337
PerfumerRussian Adam
Launched—
Reviews14
Category winnerOttoman Empire Part IIHigher 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 built Ottoman Empire Part II around heavy natural extracts, pairing Bulgarian rose and white rose with dark Indian oud. Opening sprays push sharp cardamom and black pepper before thick florals bloom across the skin. Within thirty minutes, warm cinnamon and saffron soften the barnyard edge of the agarwood,…
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 Part II?
Ottoman Empire Part II takes 6 of 7 categories. Bourrasque (2020) is rated 4.00/5 from 60 votes; Ottoman Empire Part II is rated 4.40/5 from 77 votes. Choose Bourrasque (2020) for a amber and earthy character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Ottoman Empire Part II for a warm spicy and oud character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, Bourrasque (2020) or Ottoman Empire Part II?
Ottoman Empire Part II lasts longest (Ottoman Empire Part II 84/100, Bourrasque (2020) 75/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Bourrasque (2020) or Ottoman Empire Part II?
Ottoman Empire Part II projects furthest (Ottoman Empire Part II 75/100, Bourrasque (2020) 61/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Bourrasque (2020) and Ottoman Empire Part II smell similar?
Clearly different: a 33% 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 Part II better for summer or winter?
For summer, Ottoman Empire Part II is the stronger pick. For winter, Ottoman Empire Part II is the stronger pick. Bourrasque (2020) suits evening wear; Ottoman Empire Part II suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Bourrasque (2020) and Ottoman Empire Part II?
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 Part II has top notes of Rose, Bulgarian Rose, Rose Oil and White Rose, heart notes of Indian Oud, Agarwood (Oud), Saffron and Cinnamon, a base of Amber, Sandalwood, Myrrh and Oakmoss.
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