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Vanilla Bourbon vs Rose

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.

  • Vanilla Bourbon

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

  • Rose

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

Vanilla Bourbon2/4
Rose2/4
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
Vanilla BourbonMix:Bar
RoseNeadea
Winner

Ratings & consensus

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

75%Love
0%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
25%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

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

LongevityRose

SillageRose

Value for money

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

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
vanilla100%
powdery90%
amber80%
woody70%
fresh spicy60%
warm spicy50%
powdery100%
rose92%
woody84%
citrus77%
amber69%
floral61%
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
Black PepperBergamot
Heart
Vanilla OrchidJasmineApple Blossom
Base
Madagascar VanillaAmberSandalwood
Top
French VioletCalabrian bergamotSicilian LemonGeraniumYlang-Ylang
Heart
Texas CedarIndonesian Patchouli LeafBlack PepperSandalwood
Base
Turkish RoseAmberMimosaWhite MuskSpanish LabdanumMadagascar Vanilla
InformationalShared notesBlack Pepper, Bergamot, 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–
Spring100
Summer0
Fall100
Winter100
Day67
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

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

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#997

PerfumerPatricia Choux

Launched—

Reviews205

Overall rank#44,937

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

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…

Reviews →

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 →
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, Vanilla Bourbon or Rose?

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

Which lasts longer, Vanilla Bourbon or Rose?

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

Which projects more, Vanilla Bourbon or Rose?

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

Do Vanilla Bourbon and Rose smell similar?

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

Is Vanilla Bourbon or Rose better for summer or winter?

Rose suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Vanilla Bourbon and Rose?

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. 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.

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