Eucalyptus 20 vs Vanilla in Bourbon
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
37%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Vanilla in Bourbon takes 5 of 7 categories.
Eucalyptus 20Choose it for a woody and amber character. Wins on versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Vanilla in BourbonChoose it for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.
Eucalyptus 202/7
Vanilla in Bourbon5/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Vanilla in Bourbon
- Community sentiment
- Vanilla in Bourbon
- Longevity
- Vanilla in Bourbon
- Sillage & projection
- Vanilla in Bourbon
- Value for money
- Vanilla in Bourbon
- Versatility
- Eucalyptus 20
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Eucalyptus 20
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Eucalyptus 20Le LaboVanilla in BourbonScents of WoodWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.94/ 5 · 483 votes
Have 32%Had 6%Want 61%
4.06/ 5 · 230 votes
Have 87%Had 13%Want 0%
Category winnerVanilla in BourbonRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate38%Love
33%Like
17%Ok
9%Dislike
3%Hate
483 votes
46%Love
37%Like
13%Ok
4%Dislike
1%Hate
156 votes
Category winnerVanilla in BourbonMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityVanilla in Bourbon
SillageVanilla in Bourbon
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerVanilla in BourbonBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwoody100%
amber86%
aromatic72%
fresh spicy58%
camphor44%
musky30%
amber100%
warm spicy92%
vanilla84%
woody77%
cinnamon69%
balsamic61%
Scent match37%Some overlap · both amber and woody
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedNotes
OlibanumCedarwoodEucalyptusGurjan balsamRed ThymeMuskHyssopLabdanum
No top / heart / base split published
Top
CinnamonCardamomLemon Zest
Heart
MyrrhLabdanumGurjan balsam
Base
VanillaOlibanumGuaiac Wood
InformationalShared notesOlibanum, Gurjan balsam and Labdanum. Durations are only published for Eucalyptus 20, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring83
Summer48
Fall100
Winter71
Day100
Night63
Spring22
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Category winnerEucalyptus 20Most year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#3,798
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews134
Overall rank#7,388
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews15
Category winnerEucalyptus 20Higher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotEucalyptus 20 by Le Labo is a dry, resinous woody aromatic fragrance that surprises many wearers expecting a brisk spa steam. The scent opens with a sharp flash of camphor and herbal eucalyptus, but this brisk quality quickly gives way to a dominant core of smoky olibanum and dry cedarwood. Supported by earthy gurjan …
Reviews →Vanilla in Bourbon by Scents of Wood offers a woody, boozy experience for autumn and winter. Opening with sharp cinnamon and cardamom, it settles into a resinous heart of myrrh and labdanum. The base provides a smooth, lingering vanilla sweetness tempered by guaiac wood. It is a refined, unisex choice for those who en…
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, Eucalyptus 20 or Vanilla in Bourbon?
Vanilla in Bourbon takes 5 of 7 categories. Eucalyptus 20 is rated 3.94/5 from 483 votes; Vanilla in Bourbon is rated 4.06/5 from 230 votes. Choose Eucalyptus 20 for a woody and amber character. Wins on versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Vanilla in Bourbon for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.
Which lasts longer, Eucalyptus 20 or Vanilla in Bourbon?
Vanilla in Bourbon lasts longest (Vanilla in Bourbon 70/100, Eucalyptus 20 66/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Eucalyptus 20 or Vanilla in Bourbon?
Vanilla in Bourbon projects furthest (Vanilla in Bourbon 57/100, Eucalyptus 20 51/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Eucalyptus 20 and Vanilla in Bourbon smell similar?
Some overlap: a 37% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber and woody accords. Common notes include Olibanum, Gurjan balsam and Labdanum.
Is Eucalyptus 20 or Vanilla in Bourbon better for summer or winter?
For summer, Eucalyptus 20 is the stronger pick. For winter, Vanilla in Bourbon is the stronger pick. Eucalyptus 20 suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Eucalyptus 20 and Vanilla in Bourbon?
Eucalyptus 20 features Olibanum, Cedarwood, Eucalyptus, Gurjan balsam and Red Thyme. Vanilla in Bourbon has top notes of Cinnamon, Cardamom and Lemon Zest, heart notes of Myrrh, Labdanum and Gurjan balsam, a base of Vanilla, Olibanum and Guaiac Wood.
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