Vanilla Bourbon vs First Love
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 6 categories.
Vanilla BourbonChoose it for a vanilla and cacao character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.
First LoveChoose it for a vanilla and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus and note pyramid duration. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Vanilla Bourbon4/6
First Love2/6
- Ratings & consensus
- First Love
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Vanilla Bourbon
- Sillage & projection
- Vanilla Bourbon
- Value for money
- Vanilla Bourbon
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- First Love
- Fragranxe ranking
- Vanilla Bourbon
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Vanilla BourbonDSH PerfumesFirst LoveThe Dua BrandWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.76/ 5 · 21 votes
Have 14%Had 10%Want 76%
4.38/ 5 · 13 votes
Have 17%Had 3%Want 80%
Category winnerFirst LoveRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate29%Love
38%Like
14%Ok
19%Dislike
0%Hate
21 votes · too few to score
38%Love
62%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
13 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityVanilla Bourbon
SillageVanilla Bourbon
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerVanilla BourbonBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothvanilla100%
cacao83%
powdery65%
sweet48%
warm spicy30%
vanilla100%
warm spicy92%
woody84%
rum77%
sweet69%
powdery61%
Scent match47%Some overlap · both vanilla, powdery and warm spicy
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedNotes
Bourbon VanillaCacao
No top / heart / base split published
Notes
Bourbon VanillaRumCacaoSandalwoodCardamomOrangePink PepperPatchouliLemon
No top / heart / base split published
Category winnerFirst LoveLongest dry-down: 5 to 8 hours
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring13
Summer13
Fall100
Winter88
Day33
Night100
Spring50
Summer38
Fall100
Winter75
Day100
Night75
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#24,898
PerfumerDawn Spencer Hurwitz
Launched—
Reviews6
Overall rank#39,024
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews1
Category winnerVanilla BourbonHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotVanilla Bourbon by DSH Perfumes is an oriental vanilla blend built around deep Bourbon vanilla and dry cacao. Created by independent perfumer Dawn Spencer Hurwitz, this fragrance leans away from sugary frosting and focuses instead on rich, woody warmth with a dark, powdery undertone. A subtle warm spicy facet emerges …
Reviews →First Love by The Dua Brand is an oriental vanilla extrait de parfum built around sweet bourbon vanilla, dark rum, and dusty cacao. Crisp accents of orange and lemon brighten the opening alongside pink pepper, keeping the initial spray lively before warmer layers take over. As it settles, cardamom and sweet spices joi…
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, Vanilla Bourbon or First Love?
Vanilla Bourbon takes 4 of 6 categories. Vanilla Bourbon is rated 3.76/5 from 21 votes; First Love is rated 4.38/5 from 13 votes. Choose Vanilla Bourbon for a vanilla and cacao character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose First Love for a vanilla and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus and note pyramid duration. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Vanilla Bourbon or First Love?
They last about the same: Vanilla Bourbon 78/100, First Love 76/100 for longevity in community votes.
Which projects more, Vanilla Bourbon or First Love?
Vanilla Bourbon projects furthest (Vanilla Bourbon 65/100, First Love 61/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Vanilla Bourbon and First Love smell similar?
Some overlap: a 47% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share vanilla, powdery and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Bourbon Vanilla and Cacao.
Is Vanilla Bourbon or First Love better for summer or winter?
Vanilla Bourbon suits evening wear; First Love suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Vanilla Bourbon and First Love?
Vanilla Bourbon features Bourbon Vanilla and Cacao. First Love features Bourbon Vanilla, Rum, Cacao, Sandalwood and Cardamom.
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