Fragrance comparison

Bruno Banani No Limits Man vs The Blend Bourbon

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

Updated 10 Oct 2026 957 ratings analysed

Bruno Banani No Limits Man

Bruno Banani

3.6932 votes

Rank #26,135 WoodyFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

23%scent match

Clearly different

4 wins

The Blend Bourbon

O Boticário

4.55925 votes

Rank #2,530 Warm SpicyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

The Blend Bourbon takes 4 of 7 categories.

Bruno Banani No Limits Man
Choose it for a woody and fruity character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.
The Blend Bourbon
Choose it for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.

Bruno Banani No Limits Man3/7

The Blend Bourbon4/7

Ratings & consensus: The Blend Bourbon
Community sentiment: The Blend Bourbon
Longevity: The Blend Bourbon
Sillage & projection: Bruno Banani No Limits Man
Value for money: Bruno Banani No Limits Man
Versatility: Bruno Banani No Limits Man
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: The Blend Bourbon

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance

Bruno Banani No Limits ManBruno Banani

The Blend BourbonO Boticário

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.69/ 5 · 32 votes

Have 32%Had 32%Want 36%

4.55/ 5 · 925 votes

Have 84%Had 16%Want 0%

Category winnerThe Blend BourbonRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

16%Love

59%Like

3%Ok

22%Dislike

0%Hate

32 votes

68%Love

23%Like

6%Ok

3%Dislike

0%Hate

925 votes

Category winnerThe Blend BourbonMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate67

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate89

Category winners

LongevityThe Blend Bourbon

SillageBruno Banani No Limits Man

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value68

¤ Price value45

Category winnerBruno Banani No Limits ManBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

fruity88%

citrus77%

amber65%

nutty53%

tropical42%

warm spicy100%

woody92%

fresh spicy84%

sweet77%

vanilla69%

cinnamon61%

Scent match23%Clearly different · both woody

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top

GuaranaGrapefruitRed Apple

Heart

Walnut

Base

Guaiac WoodAmberVetiver

Top

Pink PepperBergamotGrapefruit

Heart

CinnamonCreme BruleeClovesBlack PepperNutmegLavenderCedarJuniper

Base

Bourbon VanillaAmberSandalowoodWoody NotesGuaiac WoodVetiver

InformationalShared notesGrapefruit, Guaiac Wood, Amber and Vetiver. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring29

Summer36

Fall100

Winter64

Day100

Night69

Spring34

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerBruno Banani No Limits ManMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men86

Unisex14

Women0

Men92

Unisex7

Women1

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#26,135

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Overall rank#2,530

PerfumerAdilson Rato, Alberto Morillas, Carmita Magalhães, Frank Voelkl

Launched—

Reviews17

Category winnerThe Blend BourbonHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Bruno Banani No Limits Man starts with a sharp blast of sour grapefruit and sweet red apple before settling into a warm woody base. This cheap designer scent suits casual autumn wear, offering a youthful energy for school or relaxed weekend hangouts without demanding too much attention.

Reviews →

The Blend Bourbon by O Boticário brings a rich, dessert-like warmth to the classic spice cabinet formula. It kicks off with a bright pop of pink pepper and zesty bergamot before settling into a deep, cozy core of cinnamon, cloves, and caramelized creme brulee. As the scent warms on your skin, a smooth base of bourbon …

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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Bruno Banani No Limits Man or The Blend Bourbon?

The Blend Bourbon takes 4 of 7 categories. Bruno Banani No Limits Man is rated 3.69/5 from 32 votes; The Blend Bourbon is rated 4.55/5 from 925 votes. Choose Bruno Banani No Limits Man for a woody and fruity character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose The Blend Bourbon for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Bruno Banani No Limits Man or The Blend Bourbon?

The Blend Bourbon lasts longest (The Blend Bourbon 71/100, Bruno Banani No Limits Man 66/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Bruno Banani No Limits Man or The Blend Bourbon?

Projection is very close: Bruno Banani No Limits Man 60/100, The Blend Bourbon 58/100 for sillage.

Do Bruno Banani No Limits Man and The Blend Bourbon smell similar?

Clearly different: a 23% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody accords. Common notes include Grapefruit, Guaiac Wood, Amber and Vetiver.

Is Bruno Banani No Limits Man or The Blend Bourbon better for summer or winter?

For summer, Bruno Banani No Limits Man is the stronger pick. For winter, The Blend Bourbon is the stronger pick. Bruno Banani No Limits Man suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Bruno Banani No Limits Man and The Blend Bourbon?

Bruno Banani No Limits Man has top notes of Guarana, Grapefruit and Red Apple, heart notes of Walnut, a base of Guaiac Wood, Amber and Vetiver. The Blend Bourbon has top notes of Pink Pepper, Bergamot and Grapefruit, heart notes of Cinnamon, Creme Brulee, Cloves and Black Pepper, a base of Bourbon Vanilla, Amber, Sandalowood and Woody Notes.