Fragrance comparison

Nuit Des Bourbon vs Zara Scent #1

Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.

Updated 7 Nov 2026 181 ratings analysed

2 wins

Nuit Des Bourbon

Princesse Marina De Bourbon

3.71174 votes

Rank #19,514 White FloralMusky

Full profile Similar & dupes

36%scent match

Some overlap

Zara Scent #1

Zara

3.437 votes

Rank #65,168 CitrusWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Nuit Des Bourbon takes 2 of 3 categories.

Nuit Des Bourbon
Choose it for a white floral and musky character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
Zara Scent #1
Choose it for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Nuit Des Bourbon2/3

Zara Scent #11/3

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Nuit Des Bourbon
Sillage & projection: Zara Scent #1
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Nuit Des Bourbon

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance

Nuit Des BourbonPrincesse Marina De Bourbon

Zara Scent #1Zara

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.71/ 5 · 174 votes

Have 27%Had 30%Want 43%

3.43/ 5 · 7 votes

Have 26%Had 22%Want 52%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

14%Love

63%Like

1%Ok

21%Dislike

0%Hate

174 votes

29%Love

29%Like

0%Ok

43%Dislike

0%Hate

7 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate68

⏱ Longevity56

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate61

Category winners

LongevityNuit Des Bourbon

SillageZara Scent #1

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

musky92%

fruity84%

rose77%

fresh spicy69%

sweet61%

citrus100%

white floral86%

lavender72%

sweet58%

aromatic44%

woody30%

Scent match36%Some overlap · both white floral and sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top30 to 45 minutes

Red BerriesPepperMandarin Orange

Heart2 to 4 hours

RoseJasmineOrange Blossom

Base4 to 7 hours

White MuskAmber

Top

Mandarin OrangePepper

Heart

Orange BlossomLavenderEucalyptus

Base

AmberCedar

InformationalShared notesPepper, Mandarin Orange, Orange Blossom and Amber. Durations are only published for Nuit Des Bourbon, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring35

Summer24

Fall100

Winter96

Day52

Night100

Spring100

Summer40

Fall20

Winter0

Day100

Night40

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#19,514

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews7

Overall rank#65,168

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerNuit Des BourbonHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Nuit 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…

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Zara Scent #1 opens with a sharp burst of mandarin orange and cracked pepper before shifting into a clean herbal core. Lavender and orange blossom create a soapy, bright freshness, while eucalyptus introduces a subtle medicinal kick. As it settles, amber and cedar supply a dry woody backbone that stays close to the sk…

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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 Zara Scent #1?

Nuit Des Bourbon takes 2 of 3 categories. Nuit Des Bourbon is rated 3.71/5 from 174 votes; Zara Scent #1 is rated 3.43/5 from 7 votes. Choose Nuit Des Bourbon for a white floral and musky character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Zara Scent #1 for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Nuit Des Bourbon or Zara Scent #1?

Nuit Des Bourbon lasts longest (Nuit Des Bourbon 65/100, Zara Scent #1 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Nuit Des Bourbon or Zara Scent #1?

Projection is very close: Zara Scent #1 69/100, Nuit Des Bourbon 67/100 for sillage.

Do Nuit Des Bourbon and Zara Scent #1 smell similar?

Some overlap: a 36% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral and sweet accords. Common notes include Pepper, Mandarin Orange, Orange Blossom and Amber.

Is Nuit Des Bourbon or Zara Scent #1 better for summer or winter?

Nuit Des Bourbon suits evening wear; Zara Scent #1 suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Nuit Des Bourbon and Zara Scent #1?

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. Zara Scent #1 has top notes of Mandarin Orange and Pepper, heart notes of Orange Blossom, Lavender and Eucalyptus, a base of Amber and Cedar.