Fragrance comparison

M de Bourbon vs Yacht Man Metal

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 115 ratings analysed

5 wins

M de Bourbon

Princesse Marina De Bourbon

3.8425 votes

Rank #43,662 CitrusLavender

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64%scent match

Closely related

Yacht Man Metal

Myrurgia

2.7590 votes

Rank #15,631 CitrusMusky

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

M de Bourbon takes 5 of 7 categories.

M de Bourbon
Choose it for a citrus and lavender character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Yacht Man Metal
Choose it for a citrus and musky character. Wins on community sentiment and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

M de Bourbon5/7

Yacht Man Metal2/7

Ratings & consensus: M de Bourbon
Community sentiment: Yacht Man Metal
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: Yacht Man Metal

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

M de BourbonPrincesse Marina De Bourbon

Yacht Man MetalMyrurgia

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.84/ 5 · 25 votes

Have 36%Had 33%Want 31%

2.75/ 5 · 90 votes

Have 52%Had 33%Want 15%

Category winnerM de BourbonRating 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

18%Love

60%Like

8%Ok

13%Dislike

1%Hate

84 votes

Category winnerYacht Man MetalMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity55

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate71

⏱ Longevity50

〰 Sillage48

♥ Love / hate67

Category winners

LongevityM de Bourbon

SillageM de Bourbon

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value79

¤ Price value77

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%

citrus100%

musky86%

fresh72%

woody58%

powdery44%

warm spicy30%

Scent match64%Closely related · both citrus, woody and fresh

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

CitrusesMuskWoodsy NotesSpices

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

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter35

Day–

Night–

Category winnerM de BourbonMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men86

Unisex14

Women0

Men83

Unisex17

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#43,662

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Overall rank#15,631

PerfumerRamon Monegal

Launched—

Reviews24

Category winnerYacht Man MetalHigher 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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Yacht Man Metal is a budget fresh spicy scent with a sharp citrus opening, a musky core, and a dry-down that stays clean, slightly powdery, and woody. It smells better than its price suggests, but wear is light. This suits casual daytime use, quick outings, the office, or anyone who wants an easy, inexpensive fresh fr…

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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 Yacht Man Metal?

M de Bourbon takes 5 of 7 categories. M de Bourbon is rated 3.84/5 from 25 votes; Yacht Man Metal is rated 2.75/5 from 90 votes. Choose M de Bourbon for a citrus and lavender character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Yacht Man Metal for a citrus and musky character. Wins on community sentiment and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, M de Bourbon or Yacht Man Metal?

M de Bourbon lasts longest (M de Bourbon 55/100, Yacht Man Metal 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, M de Bourbon or Yacht Man Metal?

M de Bourbon projects furthest (M de Bourbon 63/100, Yacht Man Metal 48/100), based on community performance votes.

Do M de Bourbon and Yacht Man Metal smell similar?

Closely related: a 64% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, woody and fresh accords. Common notes include Citruses, Spices and Woodsy Notes.

Is M de Bourbon or Yacht Man Metal 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.