Fragrance comparison

M de Bourbon vs Sergio Tacchini Uomo

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 246 ratings analysed

M de Bourbon

Princesse Marina De Bourbon

3.8425 votes

Rank #43,662 CitrusLavender

Full profile Similar & dupes

84%scent match

Very similar

5 wins

Sergio Tacchini Uomo

Sergio Tacchini

4.15221 votes

Rank #5,833 CitrusLavender

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Sergio Tacchini Uomo takes 5 of 7 categories.

M de Bourbon
Choose it for a citrus and lavender character. Wins on sillage & projection and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Sergio Tacchini Uomo
Choose it for a citrus and lavender character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.

M de Bourbon2/7

Sergio Tacchini Uomo5/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

M de BourbonPrincesse Marina De Bourbon

Sergio Tacchini UomoSergio Tacchini

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.84/ 5 · 25 votes

Have 36%Had 33%Want 31%

4.15/ 5 · 221 votes

Have 59%Had 41%Want 0%

Category winnerSergio Tacchini UomoRating 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

41%Love

41%Like

10%Ok

7%Dislike

0%Hate

221 votes

Category winnerSergio Tacchini UomoMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity55

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate71

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate79

Category winners

LongevitySergio Tacchini Uomo

SillageM de Bourbon

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value79

¤ Price value83

Category winnerSergio Tacchini UomoBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

lavender88%

woody77%

warm spicy65%

fresh53%

fresh spicy42%

citrus100%

lavender88%

woody77%

warm spicy65%

fresh53%

fresh spicy42%

Scent match84%Very similar · both citrus, lavender and woody

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

CitrusesLavenderSpicesWoody Notes

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesCitruses, Lavender and Spices. 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

Spring100

Summer98

Fall0

Winter19

Day–

Night–

Category winnerM de BourbonMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men86

Unisex14

Women0

Men87

Unisex12

Women1

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#43,662

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Overall rank#5,833

PerfumerNathalie Feisthauer

Launched—

Reviews29

Category winnerSergio Tacchini UomoHigher 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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Sergio Tacchini Uomo is a classic woody aromatic fragrance that leans heavily into crisp citrus and clean lavender. Designed for the everyday office setting, this 1996 release offers a straightforward, soapy profile that feels light and professional. It is a reliable choice for men who prefer a subtle, non-intrusive s…

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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 Sergio Tacchini Uomo?

Sergio Tacchini Uomo takes 5 of 7 categories. M de Bourbon is rated 3.84/5 from 25 votes; Sergio Tacchini Uomo is rated 4.15/5 from 221 votes. Choose M de Bourbon for a citrus and lavender character. Wins on sillage & projection and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Sergio Tacchini Uomo for a citrus and lavender character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, M de Bourbon or Sergio Tacchini Uomo?

Sergio Tacchini Uomo lasts longest (Sergio Tacchini Uomo 62/100, M de Bourbon 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, M de Bourbon or Sergio Tacchini Uomo?

M de Bourbon projects furthest (M de Bourbon 63/100, Sergio Tacchini Uomo 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Do M de Bourbon and Sergio Tacchini Uomo smell similar?

Very similar: a 84% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, lavender and woody accords. Common notes include Citruses, Lavender and Spices.

Is M de Bourbon or Sergio Tacchini Uomo better for summer or winter?

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