Miel Bourbon vs Lady Gold
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
37%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Lady Gold takes 3 of 5 categories.
Miel BourbonChoose it for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
Lady GoldChoose it for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, evening wear.
Miel Bourbon2/5
Lady Gold3/5
- Ratings & consensus
- Lady Gold
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Lady Gold
- Sillage & projection
- Lady Gold
- 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 GourmandLady GoldKaren LowWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.21/ 5 · 43 votes
Have 41%Had 6%Want 54%
3.86/ 5 · 21 votes
Have 29%Had 14%Want 57%
Category winnerLady GoldRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate23%Love
28%Like
16%Ok
12%Dislike
21%Hate
43 votes
19%Love
62%Like
5%Ok
14%Dislike
0%Hate
21 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityLady Gold
SillageLady Gold
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%
white floral100%
citrus92%
sweet84%
fruity77%
honey69%
patchouli61%
Scent match37%Some overlap · both citrus, sweet and honey
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 OrangeNeroliGrapefruit
Heart
HoneyGardeniaJasmineOrange Blossom
Base
RaspberryPatchouliVanilla
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
Summer38
Fall100
Winter100
Day78
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesNot enough votes yet
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#23,505
PerfumerErwan Raguenes
Launched—
Reviews16
Overall rank#38,033
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews4
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 →Lady Gold by Karen Low starts with a bright citrus kick, blending bitter orange and grapefruit. As it settles on skin, a thick note of honey takes over, wrapped in gardenia and jasmin. The base rounds out with patchouli and vanilla. It is a sweet, warm option designed for women wanting a budget-friendly winter or spri…
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 Lady Gold?
Lady Gold takes 3 of 5 categories. Miel Bourbon is rated 3.21/5 from 43 votes; Lady Gold is rated 3.86/5 from 21 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 Lady Gold for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, Miel Bourbon or Lady Gold?
Lady Gold lasts longest (Lady Gold 58/100, Miel Bourbon 54/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Miel Bourbon or Lady Gold?
Lady Gold projects furthest (Lady Gold 71/100, Miel Bourbon 50/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Miel Bourbon and Lady Gold smell similar?
Some overlap: a 37% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, sweet and honey accords. Common notes include Bitter Orange, Honey and Patchouli.
Is Miel Bourbon or Lady Gold better for summer or winter?
Miel Bourbon suits evening wear; Lady Gold suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Miel Bourbon and Lady Gold?
Miel Bourbon has top notes of Bourbon Whiskey and Bitter Orange, heart notes of Honey, a base of Vanilla Orchid and Patchouli. Lady Gold has top notes of Bitter Orange, Neroli and Grapefruit, heart notes of Honey, Gardenia, Jasmine and Orange Blossom, a base of Raspberry, Patchouli and Vanilla.
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