Hussy vs Miel Bourbon
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
35%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.
HussyChoose it for a sweet and fruity character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, evening wear.
Miel BourbonChoose it for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
Hussy2/4
Miel Bourbon2/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Hussy
- Sillage & projection
- Hussy
- Value for money
- Miel Bourbon
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Miel Bourbon
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
HussyMerle NormanMiel BourbonLe Monde GourmandWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.14/ 5 · 7 votes
Have 25%Had 11%Want 64%
3.21/ 5 · 43 votes
Have 41%Had 6%Want 54%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate43%Love
43%Like
0%Ok
14%Dislike
0%Hate
7 votes · too few to score
23%Love
28%Like
16%Ok
12%Dislike
21%Hate
43 votes
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityHussy
SillageHussy
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerMiel BourbonBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothsweet100%
fruity92%
white floral84%
citrus77%
amber69%
woody61%
warm spicy100%
woody88%
citrus77%
honey65%
sweet53%
floral42%
Scent match35%Some overlap · both citrus, sweet and woody
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
Big StrawberryRaspberryNeroliLemonBitter Orange
Heart
Orange BlossomTuberoseGardeniaPeony
Base
AmberHoneyMuskPatchouliSandalwoodTonka Bean
Top15 to 30 minutes
Bourbon WhiskeyBitter Orange
Heart1 to 2 hours
Honey
Base2 to 3 hours
Vanilla OrchidPatchouli
InformationalShared notesBitter Orange, Honey and Patchouli. Durations are only published for Miel Bourbon, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter0
Day50
Night100
Spring24
Summer29
Fall100
Winter59
Day79
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#55,026
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#23,505
PerfumerErwan Raguenes
Launched—
Reviews16
Category winnerMiel BourbonHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotMerle Norman Hussy opens with a burst of ripe strawberry, tart raspberry, and bright bitter orange that quickly yields to a rich floral heart. Orange blossom, tuberose, and gardenia create an opulent white bouquet on skin, balancing the initial fruitiness with a creamy petal texture. As the fragrance settles, warm amb…
Reviews →Miel Bourbon by Le Monde Gourmand presents a boozy, sweet introduction built around bourbon whiskey and bitter orange. As the initial citrus sparkle recedes, a thick core of honey takes center stage, creating a profile reminiscent of a spiced cocktail sweetened with dark nectar. The foundation rests on floral vanilla …
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, Hussy or Miel Bourbon?
No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Hussy is rated 4.14/5 from 7 votes; Miel Bourbon is rated 3.21/5 from 43 votes. Choose Hussy for a sweet and fruity character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, evening wear. Choose Miel Bourbon for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, Hussy or Miel Bourbon?
Hussy lasts longest (Hussy 80/100, Miel Bourbon 54/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Hussy or Miel Bourbon?
Hussy projects furthest (Hussy 83/100, Miel Bourbon 50/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Hussy and Miel Bourbon smell similar?
Some overlap: a 35% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, sweet and woody accords. Common notes include Bitter Orange, Honey and Patchouli.
Is Hussy or Miel Bourbon better for summer or winter?
Hussy suits evening wear; Miel Bourbon suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Hussy and Miel Bourbon?
Hussy has top notes of Big Strawberry, Raspberry, Neroli and Lemon, heart notes of Orange Blossom, Tuberose, Gardenia and Peony, a base of Amber, Honey, Musk and Patchouli. Miel Bourbon has top notes of Bourbon Whiskey and Bitter Orange, heart notes of Honey, a base of Vanilla Orchid and Patchouli.
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