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Bourrasque (2020) vs Pricesne – Light Potion

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

Updated 73 ratings analysed
Closely related
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Pricesne – Light Potion takes 3 of 5 categories.

  • Bourrasque (2020)

    Choose it for a amber and earthy character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

  • Pricesne – Light Potion

    Choose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Bourrasque (2020)2/5
Pricesne – Light Potion3/5
Ratings & consensus
Pricesne – Light Potion
Community sentiment
Not scored
Longevity
Pricesne – Light Potion
Sillage & projection
Pricesne – Light Potion
Value for money
Bourrasque (2020)
Versatility
Not scored
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
Pricesne – Light PotionAdi Ale Van
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
4.00/ 5 · 60 votes
Have 35%Had 8%Want 58%
4.46/ 5 · 13 votes
Have 7%Had 1%Want 92%
Category winnerPricesne – Light PotionRating 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

77%Love
8%Like
8%Ok
0%Dislike
8%Hate

13 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity75
〰 Sillage61
♥ Love / hate75
⏱ Longevity89
〰 Sillage67
♥ Love / hate87
Category winners

LongevityPricesne – Light Potion

SillagePricesne – Light Potion

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value55
¤ Price value50
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%
amber100%
woody90%
warm spicy80%
earthy70%
balsamic60%
aromatic50%
Scent match61%Closely related · both amber, woody and earthy

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
Notes
MyrrhCandle WaxDried FruitsBlackwoodSpicy NotesCardamomOpoponaxCypriolIndonesian Patchouli LeafEucalyptusOakmossStyrax

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesCardamom, Opoponax, Styrax 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
Spring43
Summer0
Fall100
Winter100
Day100
Night75
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men22
Unisex53
Women25
Men64
Unisex36
Women0
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#12,940

PerfumerRodrigo Flores-Roux

Launched—

Reviews11

Overall rank#38,490

PerfumerAdi ale Van

Launched—

Reviews0

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…

Reviews →

Pricesne , Light Potion by Adi Ale Van is a fragrance for women and men. This is a new fragrance. Pricesne , Light Potion was launched in 2024. The nose behind this fragrance is Adi ale Van.

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 Pricesne – Light Potion?

Pricesne – Light Potion takes 3 of 5 categories. Bourrasque (2020) is rated 4.00/5 from 60 votes; Pricesne – Light Potion is rated 4.46/5 from 13 votes. Choose Bourrasque (2020) for a amber and earthy character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Pricesne – Light Potion for a amber and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Bourrasque (2020) or Pricesne – Light Potion?

Pricesne – Light Potion lasts longest (Pricesne – Light Potion 89/100, Bourrasque (2020) 75/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Bourrasque (2020) or Pricesne – Light Potion?

Pricesne – Light Potion projects furthest (Pricesne – Light Potion 67/100, Bourrasque (2020) 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Bourrasque (2020) and Pricesne – Light Potion smell similar?

Closely related: a 61% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, woody and earthy accords. Common notes include Cardamom, Opoponax, Styrax and Oakmoss.

Is Bourrasque (2020) or Pricesne – Light Potion better for summer or winter?

Bourrasque (2020) suits evening wear; Pricesne – Light Potion suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Bourrasque (2020) and Pricesne – Light Potion?

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. Pricesne – Light Potion features Myrrh, Candle Wax, Dried Fruits, Blackwood and Spicy Notes.

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