Fragrance comparison

Vanilla Bourbon vs Brun Sicilien

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 1,429 ratings analysed

Vanilla Bourbon

Mix:Bar

4.191,403 votes

Rank #997 VanillaPowdery

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33%scent match

Clearly different

Brun Sicilien

Scent on Canvas

3.8526 votes

Rank #21,990 LeatherPowdery

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

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

Vanilla Bourbon
Choose it for a vanilla and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Brun Sicilien
Choose it for a leather and powdery character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Vanilla Bourbon2/4

Brun Sicilien2/4

Ratings & consensus: Vanilla Bourbon
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Brun Sicilien
Sillage & projection: Brun Sicilien
Value for money: Not scored
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

Vanilla BourbonMix:Bar

Brun SicilienScent on Canvas

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.19/ 5 · 1,403 votes

Have 88%Had 13%Want 0%

3.85/ 5 · 26 votes

Have 10%Had 6%Want 84%

Category winnerVanilla BourbonRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

45%Love

37%Like

10%Ok

5%Dislike

2%Hate

1,403 votes

25%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

25%Dislike

0%Hate

16 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity55

〰 Sillage47

♥ Love / hate80

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate74

Category winners

LongevityBrun Sicilien

SillageBrun Sicilien

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value89

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

vanilla100%

powdery90%

amber80%

woody70%

fresh spicy60%

warm spicy50%

leather100%

powdery90%

smoky80%

musky70%

vanilla60%

animalic50%

Scent match33%Clearly different · both powdery and vanilla

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Black PepperBergamot

Heart

Vanilla OrchidJasmineApple Blossom

Base

Madagascar VanillaAmberSandalwood

Top

Sicilian MandarinWhite FlowersJasmine

Heart

LeatherSuedeHeliotropeBlack PepperCardamomMusk

Base

BirchMadagascar VanillaIndonesian Patchouli LeafAmber

InformationalShared notesBlack Pepper, Jasmine, Madagascar Vanilla 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

Spring29

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring38

Summer25

Fall100

Winter38

Day100

Night38

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men2

Unisex29

Women70

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#997

PerfumerPatricia Choux

Launched—

Reviews205

Overall rank#21,990

PerfumerAlexandra Kosinski

Launched—

Reviews23

Category winnerVanilla BourbonHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

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…

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Brun Sicilien by Scent on Canvas is a versatile leather fragrance that balances citrus brightness with a grounded, suede-like heart. It suits those seeking a modern, approachable scent for daily wear, blending Sicilian mandarin and white flowers into a smooth, musky base. It is a solid choice for office environments o…

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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, Vanilla Bourbon or Brun Sicilien?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Vanilla Bourbon is rated 4.19/5 from 1,403 votes; Brun Sicilien is rated 3.85/5 from 26 votes. Choose Vanilla Bourbon for a vanilla and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. Choose Brun Sicilien for a leather and powdery character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Vanilla Bourbon or Brun Sicilien?

Brun Sicilien lasts longest (Brun Sicilien 68/100, Vanilla Bourbon 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Vanilla Bourbon or Brun Sicilien?

Brun Sicilien projects furthest (Brun Sicilien 53/100, Vanilla Bourbon 47/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Vanilla Bourbon and Brun Sicilien smell similar?

Clearly different: a 33% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery and vanilla accords. Common notes include Black Pepper, Jasmine, Madagascar Vanilla and Amber.

Is Vanilla Bourbon or Brun Sicilien better for summer or winter?

Brun Sicilien suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Vanilla Bourbon and Brun Sicilien?

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. Brun Sicilien has top notes of Sicilian Mandarin, White Flowers and Jasmine, heart notes of Leather, Suede, Heliotrope and Black Pepper, a base of Birch, Madagascar Vanilla, Indonesian Patchouli Leaf and Amber.