Miel Bourbon vs Hussy
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
35%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.
Miel BourbonChoose it for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
HussyChoose it for a sweet and fruity character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, evening wear.
Miel Bourbon2/4
Hussy2/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Hussy
- Sillage & projection
- Hussy
- Value for money
- Miel Bourbon
- 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 GourmandHussyMerle NormanWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.21/ 5 · 43 votes
Have 41%Had 6%Want 54%
4.14/ 5 · 7 votes
Have 25%Had 11%Want 64%
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
43%Love
43%Like
0%Ok
14%Dislike
0%Hate
7 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityHussy
SillageHussy
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerMiel BourbonBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwarm spicy100%
woody88%
citrus77%
honey65%
sweet53%
floral42%
sweet100%
fruity92%
white floral84%
citrus77%
amber69%
woody61%
Scent match35%Some overlap · both citrus, sweet 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
Big StrawberryRaspberryNeroliLemonBitter Orange
Heart
Orange BlossomTuberoseGardeniaPeony
Base
AmberHoneyMuskPatchouliSandalwoodTonka Bean
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
Spring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter0
Day50
Night100
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#55,026
PerfumerNot listed
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 →Merle Norman Hussy opens with a burst of ripe strawberry, tart raspberry, and bright bitter orange that quickly yields to a rich floral heart. Orange blossom, tuberose, and gardenia create an opulent white bouquet on skin, balancing the initial fruitiness with a creamy petal texture. As the fragrance settles, warm amb…
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 Hussy?
No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Miel Bourbon is rated 3.21/5 from 43 votes; Hussy is rated 4.14/5 from 7 votes. Choose Miel Bourbon for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Hussy for a sweet and fruity character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, Miel Bourbon or Hussy?
Hussy lasts longest (Hussy 80/100, Miel Bourbon 54/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Miel Bourbon or Hussy?
Hussy projects furthest (Hussy 83/100, Miel Bourbon 50/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Miel Bourbon and Hussy smell similar?
Some overlap: a 35% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, sweet and woody accords. Common notes include Bitter Orange, Honey and Patchouli.
Is Miel Bourbon or Hussy better for summer or winter?
Miel Bourbon suits evening wear; Hussy suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Miel Bourbon and Hussy?
Miel Bourbon has top notes of Bourbon Whiskey and Bitter Orange, heart notes of Honey, a base of Vanilla Orchid and Patchouli. Hussy has top notes of Big Strawberry, Raspberry, Neroli and Lemon, heart notes of Orange Blossom, Tuberose, Gardenia and Peony, a base of Amber, Honey, Musk and Patchouli.
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