In Tune vs M de Bourbon
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
75%scent match
Very similar
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
M de Bourbon takes 4 of 7 categories.
In TuneChoose it for a citrus and fresh character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
M de BourbonChoose it for a citrus and lavender character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
In Tune3/7
M de Bourbon4/7
- Ratings & consensus
- In Tune
- Community sentiment
- In Tune
- Longevity
- M de Bourbon
- Sillage & projection
- M de Bourbon
- Value for money
- M de Bourbon
- Versatility
- M de Bourbon
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- In Tune
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
In TuneOriflameM de BourbonPrincesse Marina De BourbonWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.09/ 5 · 119 votes
Have 18%Had 70%Want 12%
3.84/ 5 · 25 votes
Have 36%Had 33%Want 31%
Category winnerIn TuneRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate29%Love
60%Like
2%Ok
9%Dislike
0%Hate
119 votes
24%Love
56%Like
0%Ok
20%Dislike
0%Hate
25 votes
Category winnerIn TuneMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityM de Bourbon
SillageM de Bourbon
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerM de BourbonBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothcitrus100%
fresh83%
woody65%
warm spicy48%
fresh spicy30%
citrus100%
lavender88%
woody77%
warm spicy65%
fresh53%
fresh spicy42%
Scent match75%Very similar · both citrus, woody and fresh
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
Citruses
Heart
Spices
Base
Woodsy NotesMusk
Notes
CitrusesLavenderSpicesWoodsy Notes
No top / heart / base split published
InformationalShared notesCitruses, Spices and Woodsy Notes. Durations are only published for M de Bourbon, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter22
Day–
Night–
Spring100
Summer88
Fall75
Winter38
Day100
Night44
Category winnerM de BourbonMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#17,826
PerfumerNicole Mayu
Launched—
Reviews5
Overall rank#43,662
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews3
Category winnerIn TuneHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotOriflame In Tune opens with a sharp burst of lemon and bitter orange citruses before settling into a warm core of light spices. A subtle base of clean musk and soft woodsy notes keeps the dry-down grounded on skin during hot spring and summer mornings. It suits casual daytime wear, running errands, or stepping out int…
Reviews →M de Bourbon by Princesse Marina De Bourbon is a brisk woody aromatic fragrance built around clean, traditional elements. The composition opens with an immediate surge of sharp citruses, delivering a punchy, tart freshness that commands instant attention. Soon after, lavender enters to provide an herbal, classic spine…
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, In Tune or M de Bourbon?
M de Bourbon takes 4 of 7 categories. In Tune is rated 4.09/5 from 119 votes; M de Bourbon is rated 3.84/5 from 25 votes. Choose In Tune for a citrus and fresh character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose M de Bourbon for a citrus and lavender character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, In Tune or M de Bourbon?
M de Bourbon lasts longest (M de Bourbon 55/100, In Tune 49/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, In Tune or M de Bourbon?
M de Bourbon projects furthest (M de Bourbon 63/100, In Tune 57/100), based on community performance votes.
Do In Tune and M de Bourbon smell similar?
Very similar: a 75% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, woody and fresh accords. Common notes include Citruses, Spices and Woodsy Notes.
Is In Tune or M de Bourbon better for summer or winter?
For summer, M de Bourbon is the stronger pick. For winter, M de Bourbon is the stronger pick. M de Bourbon suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in In Tune and M de Bourbon?
In Tune has top notes of Citruses, heart notes of Spices, a base of Woodsy Notes and Musk. M de Bourbon features Citruses, Lavender, Spices and Woodsy Notes.
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