Pebenegra vs The Blend Bourbon
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
52%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.
PebenegraChoose it for a fresh spicy and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.
The Blend BourbonChoose it for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Pebenegra2/4
The Blend Bourbon2/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- The Blend Bourbon
- Sillage & projection
- Pebenegra
- Value for money
- Pebenegra
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- The Blend Bourbon
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
PebenegraIsnardThe Blend BourbonO BoticárioWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.44/ 5 · 9 votes
Have 48%Had 9%Want 43%
4.55/ 5 · 925 votes
Have 84%Had 16%Want 0%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate56%Love
33%Like
11%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
9 votes · too few to score
68%Love
23%Like
6%Ok
3%Dislike
0%Hate
925 votes
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityThe Blend Bourbon
SillagePebenegra
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerPebenegraBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothfresh spicy100%
woody92%
aromatic84%
warm spicy77%
citrus69%
lavender61%
warm spicy100%
woody92%
fresh spicy84%
sweet77%
vanilla69%
cinnamon61%
Scent match52%Some overlap · both fresh spicy, woody and warm spicy
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
Black PepperLavenderBergamotGrapefruit
Heart
CedarClovesElemi resinJasmineLabdanum
Base
VetiverGuaiac WoodOakmoss
Top
Pink PepperBergamotGrapefruit
Heart
CinnamonCreme BruleeClovesBlack PepperNutmegLavenderCedarJuniper
Base
Bourbon VanillaAmberSandalowoodWoody NotesGuaiac WoodVetiver
InformationalShared notesBlack Pepper, Lavender, Bergamot and Grapefruit. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring57
Summer43
Fall100
Winter43
Day100
Night50
Spring34
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
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#46,650
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#2,789
PerfumerAdilson Rato, Alberto Morillas, Carmita Magalhães, Frank Voelkl
Launched—
Reviews17
Category winnerThe Blend BourbonHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotPebenegra opens with a sharp burst of cracked black pepper and bitter bergamot, balanced by fresh lavender. As the fragrance settles, warm cloves and dry cedar resin merge with heavy labdanum. The dry-down anchors into earthy oakmoss and smoky guaiac wood. Built for crisp autumn afternoons, it delivers a raw, historic…
Reviews →The Blend Bourbon by O Boticário brings a rich, dessert-like warmth to the classic spice cabinet formula. It kicks off with a bright pop of pink pepper and zesty bergamot before settling into a deep, cozy core of cinnamon, cloves, and caramelized creme brulee. As the scent warms on your skin, a smooth base of bourbon …
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, Pebenegra or The Blend Bourbon?
No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Pebenegra is rated 4.44/5 from 9 votes; The Blend Bourbon is rated 4.55/5 from 925 votes. Choose Pebenegra for a fresh spicy and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose The Blend Bourbon for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Which lasts longer, Pebenegra or The Blend Bourbon?
The Blend Bourbon lasts longest (The Blend Bourbon 71/100, Pebenegra 63/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Pebenegra or The Blend Bourbon?
Pebenegra projects furthest (Pebenegra 61/100, The Blend Bourbon 58/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Pebenegra and The Blend Bourbon smell similar?
Some overlap: a 52% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, woody and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Black Pepper, Lavender, Bergamot and Grapefruit.
Is Pebenegra or The Blend Bourbon better for summer or winter?
Pebenegra suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Pebenegra and The Blend Bourbon?
Pebenegra has top notes of Black Pepper, Lavender, Bergamot and Grapefruit, heart notes of Cedar, Cloves, Elemi resin and Jasmine, a base of Vetiver, Guaiac Wood and Oakmoss. The Blend Bourbon has top notes of Pink Pepper, Bergamot and Grapefruit, heart notes of Cinnamon, Creme Brulee, Cloves and Black Pepper, a base of Bourbon Vanilla, Amber, Sandalowood and Woody Notes.
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