Fragrance comparison

Bucephalus XII vs Turbulences

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 1,068 ratings analysed

Bucephalus XII

Armaf

3.8938 votes

Rank #17,020 MuskyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

31%scent match

Clearly different

5 wins

Turbulences

Revillon

4.461,030 votes

Rank #2,785 Fresh SpicyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Turbulences takes 5 of 7 categories.

Bucephalus XII
Choose it for a musky and woody character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Turbulences
Choose it for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.

Bucephalus XII2/7

Turbulences5/7

Ratings & consensus: Turbulences
Community sentiment: Turbulences
Longevity: Turbulences
Sillage & projection: Turbulences
Value for money: Bucephalus XII
Versatility: Bucephalus XII
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Turbulences

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Bucephalus XIIArmaf

TurbulencesRevillon

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.89/ 5 · 38 votes

Have 39%Had 5%Want 57%

4.46/ 5 · 1,030 votes

Have 38%Had 62%Want 0%

Category winnerTurbulencesRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

42%Love

29%Like

13%Ok

8%Dislike

8%Hate

38 votes

41%Love

48%Like

2%Ok

8%Dislike

0%Hate

1,022 votes

Category winnerTurbulencesMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate72

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage72

♥ Love / hate81

Category winners

LongevityTurbulences

SillageTurbulences

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value68

¤ Price value52

Category winnerBucephalus XIIBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

musky100%

woody91%

powdery83%

amber74%

citrus65%

earthy56%

fresh spicy100%

aromatic92%

green84%

woody77%

floral69%

powdery61%

Scent match31%Clearly different · both woody and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

LemonOrange BlossomMint

Heart

SpicesPepperGingerNutmeg

Base

MuskAmberSandalwoodPatchouliVetiver

Top

CarawayMintGreen NotesBergamot

Heart

NutmegSageCarnationYlang-YlangRoseTuberoseOrris RootPepper

Base

AmberSandalwoodCedarVetiverMuskVanilla

InformationalShared notesMint, Pepper, Nutmeg and Musk. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring88

Summer63

Fall100

Winter92

Day100

Night91

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter75

Day–

Night–

Category winnerBucephalus XIIMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men82

Unisex16

Women3

Men1

Unisex12

Women87

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#17,020

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews6

Overall rank#2,785

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews24

Category winnerTurbulencesHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Armaf Bucephalus XII opens with a bright burst of mint and lemon, backed by sweet orange blossom. As the initial freshness subsides, ginger and black pepper take over, creating a spicy warmth on the skin. The final phase settles into a dense, sweet base of amber, patchouli, and sandalwood that projects an aroma remini…

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Turbulences by Revillon is a classic floral aldehyde that captured the essence of the 1980s. It opens with a sharp burst of mint and caraway before settling into a deep, complex heart of tuberose, rose, and sage. This fragrance is suited for those who appreciate vintage, non-gourmand compositions that transition from …

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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, Bucephalus XII or Turbulences?

Turbulences takes 5 of 7 categories. Bucephalus XII is rated 3.89/5 from 38 votes; Turbulences is rated 4.46/5 from 1,030 votes. Choose Bucephalus XII for a musky and woody character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Turbulences for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Bucephalus XII or Turbulences?

Turbulences lasts longest (Turbulences 76/100, Bucephalus XII 72/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Bucephalus XII or Turbulences?

Turbulences projects furthest (Turbulences 72/100, Bucephalus XII 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Bucephalus XII and Turbulences smell similar?

Clearly different: a 31% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and powdery accords. Common notes include Mint, Pepper, Nutmeg and Musk.

Is Bucephalus XII or Turbulences better for summer or winter?

For summer, Bucephalus XII is the stronger pick. For winter, Bucephalus XII is the stronger pick. Bucephalus XII suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Bucephalus XII and Turbulences?

Bucephalus XII has top notes of Lemon, Orange Blossom and Mint, heart notes of Spices, Pepper, Ginger and Nutmeg, a base of Musk, Amber, Sandalwood and Patchouli. Turbulences has top notes of Caraway, Mint, Green Notes and Bergamot, heart notes of Nutmeg, Sage, Carnation and Ylang-Ylang, a base of Amber, Sandalwood, Cedar and Vetiver.