Miel Bourbon vs Whatever It Takes Kesha
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
40%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Miel Bourbon takes 4 of 5 categories.
Miel BourbonChoose it for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.
Whatever It Takes KeshaChoose it for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Miel Bourbon4/5
Whatever It Takes Kesha1/5
- Ratings & consensus
- Miel Bourbon
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Miel Bourbon
- Sillage & projection
- Miel Bourbon
- Value for money
- Whatever It Takes Kesha
- 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 GourmandWhatever It Takes KeshaApple BeautyWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.21/ 5 · 43 votes
Have 41%Had 6%Want 54%
2.85/ 5 · 20 votes
Have 48%Had 21%Want 31%
Category winnerMiel BourbonRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate23%Love
28%Like
16%Ok
12%Dislike
21%Hate
43 votes
10%Love
25%Like
20%Ok
30%Dislike
15%Hate
20 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityMiel Bourbon
SillageMiel Bourbon
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerWhatever It Takes KeshaBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwarm spicy100%
woody88%
citrus77%
honey65%
sweet53%
floral42%
citrus100%
white floral90%
sweet80%
fruity70%
fresh60%
honey50%
Scent match40%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 OrangeRaspberryNeroli
Heart
Orange BlossomEgyptian Jasmine
Base
HoneyPatchouli
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
Summer75
Fall50
Winter25
Day100
Night60
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#24,364
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews5
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 →Bitter orange and sharp neroli hit first in this fruity floral composition. Bright citrus notes clash with a heavy coat of honey before settling into a warm patchouli base. Built for casual spring afternoons, it carries a loud, synthetic sweetness that commands attention early on while remaining a light skin scent pas…
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 Whatever It Takes Kesha?
Miel Bourbon takes 4 of 5 categories. Miel Bourbon is rated 3.21/5 from 43 votes; Whatever It Takes Kesha is rated 2.85/5 from 20 votes. Choose Miel Bourbon for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Whatever It Takes Kesha for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Miel Bourbon or Whatever It Takes Kesha?
Miel Bourbon lasts longest (Miel Bourbon 54/100, Whatever It Takes Kesha 45/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Miel Bourbon or Whatever It Takes Kesha?
Miel Bourbon projects furthest (Miel Bourbon 50/100, Whatever It Takes Kesha 42/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Miel Bourbon and Whatever It Takes Kesha smell similar?
Some overlap: a 40% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, sweet and honey accords. Common notes include Bitter Orange, Honey and Patchouli.
Is Miel Bourbon or Whatever It Takes Kesha better for summer or winter?
Miel Bourbon suits evening wear; Whatever It Takes Kesha suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Miel Bourbon and Whatever It Takes Kesha?
Miel Bourbon has top notes of Bourbon Whiskey and Bitter Orange, heart notes of Honey, a base of Vanilla Orchid and Patchouli. Whatever It Takes Kesha has top notes of Bitter Orange, Raspberry and Neroli, heart notes of Orange Blossom and Egyptian Jasmine, a base of Honey and Patchouli.
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