Miel Bourbon vs Elsa Schiaparelli
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
46%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Elsa Schiaparelli takes 2 of 3 categories.
Miel BourbonChoose it for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
Elsa SchiaparelliChoose it for a citrus and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection.
Miel Bourbon1/3
Elsa Schiaparelli2/3
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Elsa Schiaparelli
- Sillage & projection
- Elsa Schiaparelli
- Value for money
- Not scored
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Miel Bourbon
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Miel BourbonLe Monde GourmandElsa SchiaparelliArt Deco PerfumesWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.21/ 5 · 43 votes
Have 41%Had 6%Want 54%
4.00/ 5 · 4 votes
Have 23%Had 4%Want 73%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate23%Love
28%Like
16%Ok
12%Dislike
21%Hate
43 votes
0%Love
100%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
4 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityElsa Schiaparelli
SillageElsa Schiaparelli
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerNot enough dataBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwarm spicy100%
woody88%
citrus77%
honey65%
sweet53%
floral42%
citrus100%
warm spicy92%
woody84%
amber77%
musky69%
yellow floral61%
Scent match46%Some overlap · both warm spicy, citrus and woody
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop15 to 30 minutes
Bourbon WhiskeyBitter Orange
Heart1 to 2 hours
Honey
Base2 to 3 hours
Vanilla OrchidPatchouli
Top
Bitter OrangeAldehydesNeroliCorianderBergamot
Heart
Ylang-YlangCinnamonRoseJasmineNarcissusHoneyPepper
Base
OakmossPatchouliSandalwoodLabdanumHyraxIncenseBenzoinMusk
InformationalShared notesBitter Orange, Honey and Patchouli. Durations are only published for Miel Bourbon, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring24
Summer29
Fall100
Winter59
Day79
Night100
Spring–
Summer–
Fall–
Winter–
Day100
Night–
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#23,505
PerfumerErwan Raguenes
Launched—
Reviews16
Overall rank#60,314
PerfumerElina Arsenieva
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerMiel BourbonHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotMiel Bourbon by Le Monde Gourmand presents a boozy, sweet introduction built around bourbon whiskey and bitter orange. As the initial citrus sparkle recedes, a thick core of honey takes center stage, creating a profile reminiscent of a spiced cocktail sweetened with dark nectar. The foundation rests on floral vanilla …
Reviews →Elsa Schiaparelli by Art Deco Perfumes is a Floral fragrance for women and men. Elsa Schiaparelli was launched in 2015. The nose behind this fragrance is Elina Arsenieva. Top notes are Bitter Orange, Aldehydes, Neroli, Coriander and Bergamot; middle notes are Ylang-Ylang, Cinnamon, Rose, Jasmine, Narcissus, Honey and …
Reviews →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, Miel Bourbon or Elsa Schiaparelli?
Elsa Schiaparelli takes 2 of 3 categories. Miel Bourbon is rated 3.21/5 from 43 votes; Elsa Schiaparelli is rated 4.00/5 from 4 votes. Choose Miel Bourbon for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Elsa Schiaparelli for a citrus and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection.
Which lasts longer, Miel Bourbon or Elsa Schiaparelli?
Elsa Schiaparelli lasts longest (Elsa Schiaparelli 60/100, Miel Bourbon 54/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Miel Bourbon or Elsa Schiaparelli?
Elsa Schiaparelli projects furthest (Elsa Schiaparelli 75/100, Miel Bourbon 50/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Miel Bourbon and Elsa Schiaparelli smell similar?
Some overlap: a 46% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, citrus and woody accords. Common notes include Bitter Orange, Honey and Patchouli.
Is Miel Bourbon or Elsa Schiaparelli better for summer or winter?
Miel Bourbon suits evening wear; Elsa Schiaparelli suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Miel Bourbon and Elsa Schiaparelli?
Miel Bourbon has top notes of Bourbon Whiskey and Bitter Orange, heart notes of Honey, a base of Vanilla Orchid and Patchouli. Elsa Schiaparelli has top notes of Bitter Orange, Aldehydes, Neroli and Coriander, heart notes of Ylang-Ylang, Cinnamon, Rose and Jasmine, a base of Oakmoss, Patchouli, Sandalwood and Labdanum.
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