Rogue Man vs Vanilla Bourbon
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
47%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Vanilla Bourbon takes 4 of 7 categories.
Rogue ManChoose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in winter.
Vanilla BourbonChoose it for a vanilla and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in winter.
Rogue Man3/7
Vanilla Bourbon4/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Vanilla Bourbon
- Community sentiment
- Vanilla Bourbon
- Longevity
- Rogue Man
- Sillage & projection
- Rogue Man
- Value for money
- Vanilla Bourbon
- Versatility
- Rogue Man
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Vanilla Bourbon
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Rogue ManRihannaVanilla BourbonMix:BarWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.86/ 5 · 350 votes
Have 73%Had 27%Want 0%
4.19/ 5 · 1,403 votes
Have 88%Had 13%Want 0%
Category winnerVanilla BourbonRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate34%Love
50%Like
5%Ok
10%Dislike
1%Hate
314 votes
45%Love
37%Like
10%Ok
5%Dislike
2%Hate
1,403 votes
Category winnerVanilla BourbonMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityRogue Man
SillageRogue Man
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerVanilla BourbonBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothamber100%
woody92%
fresh spicy84%
sweet77%
aromatic69%
floral61%
vanilla100%
powdery90%
amber80%
woody70%
fresh spicy60%
warm spicy50%
Scent match47%Some overlap · both amber, woody and fresh spicy
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
Black PepperRosemaryClementineBergamot
Heart
Vanilla OrchidLabdanumJasmineCedar
Base
Tonka BeanAmberSandalwoodMuskPatchouli
Top
Black PepperBergamot
Heart
Vanilla OrchidJasmineApple Blossom
Base
Madagascar VanillaAmberSandalwood
InformationalShared notesBlack Pepper, Bergamot, Vanilla Orchid and Jasmine. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring82
Summer45
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Spring29
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Category winnerRogue ManMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#9,779
PerfumerFrank Voelkl
Launched—
Reviews11
Overall rank#997
PerfumerPatricia Choux
Launched—
Reviews205
Category winnerVanilla BourbonHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotRogue Man opens with pepper, rosemary and bright citrus, then settles into a sweeter amber-tonka dry-down with soft woods and a light floral touch. It reads warm, slightly powdery and easy to wear rather than harsh or overly dark. This is a straightforward woody amber scent for men who want something affordable, versa…
Reviews →Mix:Bar Vanilla Bourbon is a warm, woody gourmand perfume built around rich Madagascar vanilla, toasted amber, and a distinct kick of black pepper. Created by perfumer Patricia Choux, this fragrance avoids sticky, sugary sweetness in favor of a dry, slightly smoky profile that feels like genuine vanilla extract aged i…
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, Rogue Man or Vanilla Bourbon?
Vanilla Bourbon takes 4 of 7 categories. Rogue Man is rated 3.86/5 from 350 votes; Vanilla Bourbon is rated 4.19/5 from 1,403 votes. Choose Rogue Man for a amber and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in winter. Choose Vanilla Bourbon for a vanilla and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in winter.
Which lasts longer, Rogue Man or Vanilla Bourbon?
Rogue Man lasts longest (Rogue Man 66/100, Vanilla Bourbon 55/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Rogue Man or Vanilla Bourbon?
Rogue Man projects furthest (Rogue Man 61/100, Vanilla Bourbon 47/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Rogue Man and Vanilla Bourbon smell similar?
Some overlap: a 47% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, woody and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Black Pepper, Bergamot, Vanilla Orchid and Jasmine.
Is Rogue Man or Vanilla Bourbon better for summer or winter?
For summer, Rogue Man is the stronger pick. For winter, Rogue Man is the stronger pick. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Rogue Man and Vanilla Bourbon?
Rogue Man has top notes of Black Pepper, Rosemary, Clementine and Bergamot, heart notes of Vanilla Orchid, Labdanum, Jasmine and Cedar, a base of Tonka Bean, Amber, Sandalwood and Musk. Vanilla Bourbon has top notes of Black Pepper and Bergamot, heart notes of Vanilla Orchid, Jasmine and Apple Blossom, a base of Madagascar Vanilla, Amber and Sandalwood.
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