Fragrance comparison

M de Bourbon vs Avon Homem Energy

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 26 ratings analysed

3 wins

M de Bourbon

Princesse Marina De Bourbon

3.8425 votes

Rank #43,662 CitrusLavender

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82%scent match

Very similar

Avon Homem Energy

Avon

3.001 votes

Rank #68,458 CitrusWoody

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

M de Bourbon takes 3 of 3 categories.

M de Bourbon
Choose it for a citrus and lavender character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Avon Homem Energy
Choose it for a citrus and woody character.

M de Bourbon3/3

Avon Homem Energy0/3

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

M de BourbonPrincesse Marina De Bourbon

Avon Homem EnergyAvon

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.84/ 5 · 25 votes

Have 36%Had 33%Want 31%

3.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 0%Had 100%Want 0%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating 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

0%Love

0%Like

100%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity55

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate71

⏱ Longevity40

〰 Sillage25

♥ Love / hate50

Category winners

LongevityM de Bourbon

SillageM de Bourbon

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value79

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

lavender88%

woody77%

warm spicy65%

fresh53%

fresh spicy42%

citrus100%

woody83%

warm spicy65%

fresh48%

fresh spicy30%

Scent match82%Very similar · both citrus, woody 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

CitrusesSpicesWoodsy 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 season

Spring100

Summer88

Fall75

Winter38

Day100

Night44

No season votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men86

Unisex14

Women0

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#43,662

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Overall rank#68,458

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerM de BourbonHigher 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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Avon Homem Energy opens with a sharp burst of tart citruses, pairing lemon rind and zesty bergamot with an immediate kick of fresh spices. The initial spray feels crisp, cutting clean through warm summer air. As the top notes evaporate over twenty minutes, a soft heart of mild pepper and crushed coriander emerges, smo…

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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 Avon Homem Energy?

M de Bourbon takes 3 of 3 categories. M de Bourbon is rated 3.84/5 from 25 votes; Avon Homem Energy is rated 3.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose M de Bourbon for a citrus and lavender character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Avon Homem Energy for a citrus and woody character.

Which lasts longer, M de Bourbon or Avon Homem Energy?

M de Bourbon lasts longest (M de Bourbon 55/100, Avon Homem Energy 40/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, M de Bourbon or Avon Homem Energy?

M de Bourbon projects furthest (M de Bourbon 63/100, Avon Homem Energy 25/100), based on community performance votes.

Do M de Bourbon and Avon Homem Energy smell similar?

Very similar: a 82% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, woody and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Citruses, Spices and Woodsy Notes.