Princesse Marina De Bourbon
Rank #19,514 White FloralMusky
Nuit Des Bourbon vs Belle d'Opium Eau de Parfum Éclat
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
42%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Belle d'Opium Eau de Parfum Éclat takes 5 of 7 categories.
Nuit Des BourbonChoose it for a white floral and musky character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in fall, evening wear.
Belle d'Opium Eau de Parfum ÉclatChoose it for a white floral and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.
Nuit Des Bourbon2/7
Belle d'Opium Eau de Parfum Éclat5/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Belle d'Opium Eau de Parfum Éclat
- Community sentiment
- Belle d'Opium Eau de Parfum Éclat
- Longevity
- Belle d'Opium Eau de Parfum Éclat
- Sillage & projection
- Belle d'Opium Eau de Parfum Éclat
- Value for money
- Nuit Des Bourbon
- Versatility
- Nuit Des Bourbon
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Belle d'Opium Eau de Parfum Éclat
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Nuit Des BourbonPrincesse Marina De BourbonBelle d'Opium Eau de Parfum ÉclatYves Saint LaurentWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.71/ 5 · 174 votes
Have 27%Had 30%Want 43%
4.07/ 5 · 301 votes
Have 58%Had 42%Want 0%
Category winnerBelle d'Opium Eau de Parfum ÉclatRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate14%Love
63%Like
1%Ok
21%Dislike
0%Hate
174 votes
44%Love
37%Like
4%Ok
16%Dislike
0%Hate
301 votes
Category winnerBelle d'Opium Eau de Parfum ÉclatMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityBelle d'Opium Eau de Parfum Éclat
SillageBelle d'Opium Eau de Parfum Éclat
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerNuit Des BourbonBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwhite floral100%
musky92%
fruity84%
rose77%
fresh spicy69%
sweet61%
white floral100%
amber92%
sweet84%
warm spicy77%
soft spicy69%
fruity61%
Scent match42%Some overlap · both white floral, fruity and sweet
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop30 to 45 minutes
Red BerriesPepperMandarin Orange
Heart2 to 4 hours
RoseJasmineOrange Blossom
Base4 to 7 hours
White MuskAmber
Top
LilyMandarin OrangeStar AniseGardeniaJasmine
Heart
IncenseTobaccoPepperFruity NotesOrange BlossomPeach
Base
PatchouliAmberLicoriceSandalwood
InformationalShared notesPepper, Mandarin Orange, Jasmine and Orange Blossom. Durations are only published for Nuit Des Bourbon, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring35
Summer24
Fall100
Winter96
Day52
Night100
Spring32
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Category winnerNuit Des BourbonMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#19,514
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews7
Overall rank#9,045
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews11
Category winnerBelle d'Opium Eau de Parfum ÉclatHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotNuit Des Bourbon by Princesse Marina De Bourbon is a feminine oriental floral fragrance built around a core of sweet white flowers and clean musk. It opens with bright mandarin orange, tangy red berries, and a dry pinch of pepper. This initial sparkle quickly softens as orange blossom, jasmine, and velvety rose step f…
Reviews →Belle d'Opium Eau de Parfum Éclat by Yves Saint Laurent is a Oriental Woody fragrance for women. Belle d'Opium Eau de Parfum Éclat was launched in 2012. Top notes are Lily, Mandarin Orange, Star Anise, Gardenia and Jasmine; middle notes are Incense, Tobacco, Pepper, Fruity Notes, Orange Blossom and Peach; base notes a…
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, Nuit Des Bourbon or Belle d'Opium Eau de Parfum Éclat?
Belle d'Opium Eau de Parfum Éclat takes 5 of 7 categories. Nuit Des Bourbon is rated 3.71/5 from 174 votes; Belle d'Opium Eau de Parfum Éclat is rated 4.07/5 from 301 votes. Choose Nuit Des Bourbon for a white floral and musky character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Belle d'Opium Eau de Parfum Éclat for a white floral and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.
Which lasts longer, Nuit Des Bourbon or Belle d'Opium Eau de Parfum Éclat?
Belle d'Opium Eau de Parfum Éclat lasts longest (Belle d'Opium Eau de Parfum Éclat 69/100, Nuit Des Bourbon 65/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Nuit Des Bourbon or Belle d'Opium Eau de Parfum Éclat?
Projection is very close: Belle d'Opium Eau de Parfum Éclat 68/100, Nuit Des Bourbon 67/100 for sillage.
Do Nuit Des Bourbon and Belle d'Opium Eau de Parfum Éclat smell similar?
Some overlap: a 42% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, fruity and sweet accords. Common notes include Pepper, Mandarin Orange, Jasmine and Orange Blossom.
Is Nuit Des Bourbon or Belle d'Opium Eau de Parfum Éclat better for summer or winter?
For summer, Nuit Des Bourbon is the stronger pick. For winter, Belle d'Opium Eau de Parfum Éclat is the stronger pick. Nuit Des Bourbon suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Nuit Des Bourbon and Belle d'Opium Eau de Parfum Éclat?
Nuit Des Bourbon has top notes of Red Berries, Pepper and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Rose, Jasmine and Orange Blossom, a base of White Musk and Amber. Belle d'Opium Eau de Parfum Éclat has top notes of Lily, Mandarin Orange, Star Anise and Gardenia, heart notes of Incense, Tobacco, Pepper and Fruity Notes, a base of Patchouli, Amber, Licorice and Sandalwood.
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