Fragrance comparison

Kyoto vs Bourbon

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 63 ratings analysed

Kyoto

Superdry

3.6538 votes

Rank #18,433 WoodyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

41%scent match

Some overlap

5 wins

Bourbon

We Pink

3.7225 votes

Rank #55,919 Fresh SpicyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Bourbon takes 5 of 7 categories.

Kyoto
Choose it for a woody and citrus character. Wins on community sentiment and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Bourbon
Choose it for a fresh spicy and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.

Kyoto2/7

Bourbon5/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

KyotoSuperdry

BourbonWe Pink

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.65/ 5 · 38 votes

Have 57%Had 13%Want 30%

3.72/ 5 · 25 votes

Have 58%Had 2%Want 40%

Category winnerBourbonRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

14%Love

57%Like

18%Ok

11%Dislike

0%Hate

28 votes

40%Love

32%Like

8%Ok

0%Dislike

20%Hate

25 votes

Category winnerKyotoMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity52

〰 Sillage43

♥ Love / hate70

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate68

Category winners

LongevityBourbon

SillageBourbon

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value79

¤ Price value86

Category winnerBourbonBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

citrus92%

musky84%

earthy77%

powdery69%

aromatic61%

fresh spicy100%

warm spicy83%

woody65%

citrus48%

aromatic30%

Scent match41%Some overlap · both woody, citrus and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Mandarin OrangeBergamot

Heart

IrisFreesiaNutmeg

Base

VetiverIso E SuperMuskMoss

Top

Black PepperNutmegBergamotMandarin Orange

Heart

LavenderCinnamonIrisTuberose

Base

Woody NotesAmberMuskMoss

InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Bergamot, Iris and Nutmeg. 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

Summer100

Fall35

Winter18

Day100

Night24

Spring80

Summer33

Fall100

Winter80

Day86

Night100

Category winnerBourbonMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men46

Unisex38

Women17

Men94

Unisex0

Women6

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#18,433

PerfumerChristian Plesch

Launched—

Reviews11

Overall rank#55,919

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerKyotoHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Kyoto by Superdry is a woody aromatic fragrance built around citrus, iris, and a persistent Iso E Super base. Launched in 2021, it offers a soft, clean profile that leans toward personal enjoyment rather than broad projection. It is a light, easy-going choice for warm spring days or post-workout freshness when you pre…

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Bourbon by We Pink is a heavy, warm aromatic option for cooler weather. The fragrance opens with a sharp burst of black pepper and bergamot, bringing a bright yet dusty spice to the skin immediately. Within twenty minutes, the citrus fades, allowing a dry cinnamon and clean lavender to dominate the heart. It sits on a…

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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, Kyoto or Bourbon?

Bourbon takes 5 of 7 categories. Kyoto is rated 3.65/5 from 38 votes; Bourbon is rated 3.72/5 from 25 votes. Choose Kyoto for a woody and citrus character. Wins on community sentiment and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Bourbon for a fresh spicy and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Kyoto or Bourbon?

Bourbon lasts longest (Bourbon 60/100, Kyoto 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Kyoto or Bourbon?

Bourbon projects furthest (Bourbon 54/100, Kyoto 43/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Kyoto and Bourbon smell similar?

Some overlap: a 41% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, citrus and aromatic accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Bergamot, Iris and Nutmeg.

Is Kyoto or Bourbon better for summer or winter?

For summer, Kyoto is the stronger pick. For winter, Bourbon is the stronger pick. Kyoto suits daytime wear; Bourbon suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Kyoto and Bourbon?

Kyoto has top notes of Mandarin Orange and Bergamot, heart notes of Iris, Freesia and Nutmeg, a base of Vetiver, Iso E Super, Musk and Moss. Bourbon has top notes of Black Pepper, Nutmeg, Bergamot and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Lavender, Cinnamon, Iris and Tuberose, a base of Woody Notes, Amber, Musk and Moss.