Fragrance comparison

M de Bourbon vs Activist

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 356 ratings analysed

M de Bourbon

Princesse Marina De Bourbon

3.8425 votes

Rank #43,662 CitrusLavender

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57%scent match

Closely related

4 wins

Activist

The Body Shop

4.02331 votes

Rank #5,577 AmberWoody

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Activist takes 4 of 7 categories.

M de Bourbon
Choose it for a citrus and lavender character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Activist
Choose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.

M de Bourbon3/7

Activist4/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

M de BourbonPrincesse Marina De Bourbon

ActivistThe Body Shop

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.84/ 5 · 25 votes

Have 36%Had 33%Want 31%

4.02/ 5 · 331 votes

Have 64%Had 36%Want 0%

Category winnerActivistRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

24%Love

56%Like

0%Ok

20%Dislike

0%Hate

25 votes

31%Love

53%Like

5%Ok

11%Dislike

1%Hate

331 votes

Category winnerActivistMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity55

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate71

⏱ Longevity59

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate76

Category winners

LongevityActivist

SillageM de Bourbon

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value79

¤ Price value74

Category winnerM de BourbonBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

lavender88%

woody77%

warm spicy65%

fresh53%

fresh spicy42%

amber100%

woody86%

warm spicy72%

fresh58%

citrus44%

green30%

Scent match57%Closely related · both woody, citrus and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

CitrusesLavenderSpicesWoodsy Notes

No top / heart / base split published

Notes

AmberSpicesWoodsy NotesCitrusesGreen Grass

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 season

Spring100

Summer88

Fall75

Winter38

Day100

Night44

Spring60

Summer44

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerM de BourbonMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men86

Unisex14

Women0

Men76

Unisex21

Women3

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#43,662

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Overall rank#5,577

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews56

Category winnerActivistHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

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…

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Activist is a warm woody amber with a bright citrus lift and a gently green edge. It opens fresher than the note list suggests, then settles into spicy ambered woods that feel easy to wear rather than dense or formal. Reviews consistently point to a balanced, nostalgic style with a recognizable opening, moderate prese…

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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, M de Bourbon or Activist?

Activist takes 4 of 7 categories. M de Bourbon is rated 3.84/5 from 25 votes; Activist is rated 4.02/5 from 331 votes. Choose M de Bourbon for a citrus and lavender character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Activist for a amber and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, M de Bourbon or Activist?

Activist lasts longest (Activist 59/100, M de Bourbon 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, M de Bourbon or Activist?

M de Bourbon projects furthest (M de Bourbon 63/100, Activist 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Do M de Bourbon and Activist smell similar?

Closely related: a 57% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, citrus and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Citruses, Spices and Woodsy Notes.

Is M de Bourbon or Activist better for summer or winter?

For summer, M de Bourbon is the stronger pick. For winter, Activist is the stronger pick. M de Bourbon suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.