Bourrasque (2020) vs Princesse d'Albret
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
27%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Bourrasque (2020) takes 4 of 4 categories.
Bourrasque (2020)Choose it for a amber and earthy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.
Princesse d'AlbretChoose it for a woody and sweet character. Best in winter, day or night wear.
Bourrasque (2020)4/4
Princesse d'Albret0/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Bourrasque (2020)
- Sillage & projection
- Bourrasque (2020)
- 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 GalionPrincesse d'AlbretJean d'AlbretWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.00/ 5 · 60 votes
Have 35%Had 8%Want 58%
4.50/ 5 · 6 votes
Have 50%Had 13%Want 38%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate38%Love
35%Like
18%Ok
5%Dislike
3%Hate
60 votes
50%Love
50%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
6 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityBourrasque (2020)
SillageBourrasque (2020)
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%
woody100%
sweet92%
powdery84%
fruity77%
amber69%
white floral61%
Scent match27%Clearly different · both woody and amber
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
AldehydesCitrusesRaspberryCoconutPeachPearBergamotWisteria
Heart
JasmineLilyRoseHeliotropeOrrisLily-of-the-ValleyYlang-YlangIris
Base
Tonka BeanSandalwoodBourbon VetiverOpoponaxPatchouliVanillaMuskSpices
InformationalShared notesSicilian Citruses, Bulgarian Rose, Opoponax and Patchouli. 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
Spring75
Summer25
Fall50
Winter100
Day100
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost 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#44,851
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerBourrasque (2020)Higher 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 →Princesse d'Albret starts with a surprising burst of wild strawberry and crisp aldehydes. It settles into a heavy floral heart of iris and rose before settling into a warm, mossy base of vetiver and oakmoss. This mid-century fragrance suits crisp autumn afternoons when you want a dry, green-leaning floral with a subtl…
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 Princesse d'Albret?
Bourrasque (2020) takes 4 of 4 categories. Bourrasque (2020) is rated 4.00/5 from 60 votes; Princesse d'Albret is rated 4.50/5 from 6 votes. Choose Bourrasque (2020) for a amber and earthy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Princesse d'Albret for a woody and sweet character. Best in winter, day or night wear.
Which lasts longer, Bourrasque (2020) or Princesse d'Albret?
Bourrasque (2020) lasts longest (Bourrasque (2020) 75/100, Princesse d'Albret 60/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Bourrasque (2020) or Princesse d'Albret?
Bourrasque (2020) projects furthest (Bourrasque (2020) 61/100, Princesse d'Albret 50/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Bourrasque (2020) and Princesse d'Albret smell similar?
Clearly different: a 27% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and amber accords. Common notes include Sicilian Citruses, Bulgarian Rose, Opoponax and Patchouli.
Is Bourrasque (2020) or Princesse d'Albret better for summer or winter?
Bourrasque (2020) suits evening wear; Princesse d'Albret suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Bourrasque (2020) and Princesse d'Albret?
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. Princesse d'Albret has top notes of Aldehydes, Citruses, Raspberry and Coconut, heart notes of Jasmine, Lily, Rose and Heliotrope, a base of Tonka Bean, Sandalwood, Bourbon Vetiver and Opoponax.
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