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Rose vs Vanilla Bourbon

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

Updated 1,407 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

  • Rose

    Choose it for a powdery and rose character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, evening wear.

  • Vanilla Bourbon

    Choose it for a vanilla and powdery character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Rose2/4
Vanilla Bourbon2/4
Ratings & consensus
Not scored
Community sentiment
Not scored
Longevity
Rose
Sillage & projection
Rose
Value for money
Vanilla Bourbon
Versatility
Not scored
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Vanilla Bourbon

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
RoseNeadea
Vanilla BourbonMix:Bar
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
4.00/ 5 · 4 votes
Have 17%Had 6%Want 78%
4.19/ 5 · 1,403 votes
Have 88%Had 13%Want 0%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
75%Love
0%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
25%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

45%Love
37%Like
10%Ok
5%Dislike
2%Hate

1,403 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity60
〰 Sillage50
♥ Love / hate75
⏱ Longevity55
〰 Sillage47
♥ Love / hate80
Category winners

LongevityRose

SillageRose

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value17
¤ Price value89
Category winnerVanilla BourbonBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
powdery100%
rose92%
woody84%
citrus77%
amber69%
floral61%
vanilla100%
powdery90%
amber80%
woody70%
fresh spicy60%
warm spicy50%
Scent match44%Some overlap · both powdery, woody and amber

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top
French VioletCalabrian bergamotSicilian LemonGeraniumYlang-Ylang
Heart
Texas CedarIndonesian Patchouli LeafBlack PepperSandalwood
Base
Turkish RoseAmberMimosaWhite MuskSpanish LabdanumMadagascar Vanilla
Top
Black PepperBergamot
Heart
Vanilla OrchidJasmineApple Blossom
Base
Madagascar VanillaAmberSandalwood
InformationalShared notesCalabrian bergamot, Black Pepper, Sandalwood and Amber. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring100
Summer0
Fall100
Winter100
Day67
Night100
Spring29
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men0
Unisex0
Women100
Men2
Unisex29
Women70
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#44,937

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#997

PerfumerPatricia Choux

Launched—

Reviews205

Category winnerVanilla BourbonHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Neadea Rose pairs rich Turkish rose with French violet and bright Calabrian bergamot over a dry, woody backbone of Texas cedar and patchouli. A thick layer of powdery mimosa and warm amber coats the floral core. It settles into a heavy, opulent rose scent designed for chilly evenings and formal indoor settings.

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.

Recent comparisons

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Rose or Vanilla Bourbon?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Rose is rated 4.00/5 from 4 votes; Vanilla Bourbon is rated 4.19/5 from 1,403 votes. Choose Rose for a powdery and rose character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, evening wear. Choose Vanilla Bourbon for a vanilla and powdery character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Rose or Vanilla Bourbon?

Rose lasts longest (Rose 60/100, Vanilla Bourbon 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Rose or Vanilla Bourbon?

Rose projects furthest (Rose 50/100, Vanilla Bourbon 47/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Rose and Vanilla Bourbon smell similar?

Some overlap: a 44% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery, woody and amber accords. Common notes include Calabrian bergamot, Black Pepper, Sandalwood and Amber.

Is Rose or Vanilla Bourbon better for summer or winter?

Rose suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Rose and Vanilla Bourbon?

Rose has top notes of French Violet, Calabrian bergamot, Sicilian Lemon and Geranium, heart notes of Texas Cedar, Indonesian Patchouli Leaf, Black Pepper and Sandalwood, a base of Turkish Rose, Amber, Mimosa and White 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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