Vetiver 46 Perfume Oil vs The Blend Bourbon
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
49%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
The Blend Bourbon takes 5 of 5 categories.
Vetiver 46 Perfume OilChoose it for a woody and amber character. Best in spring, daytime wear.
The Blend BourbonChoose it for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.
Vetiver 46 Perfume Oil0/5
The Blend Bourbon5/5
- Ratings & consensus
- The Blend Bourbon
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- The Blend Bourbon
- Sillage & projection
- The Blend Bourbon
- Value for money
- The Blend Bourbon
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- The Blend Bourbon
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Vetiver 46 Perfume OilLe LaboThe Blend BourbonO BoticárioWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.25/ 5 · 24 votes
Have 36%Had 11%Want 53%
4.55/ 5 · 925 votes
Have 84%Had 16%Want 0%
Category winnerThe Blend BourbonRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate54%Love
29%Like
4%Ok
13%Dislike
0%Hate
24 votes · too few to score
68%Love
23%Like
6%Ok
3%Dislike
0%Hate
925 votes
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityThe Blend Bourbon
SillageThe Blend Bourbon
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerThe Blend BourbonBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwoody100%
amber88%
fresh spicy77%
aromatic65%
warm spicy53%
citrus42%
warm spicy100%
woody92%
fresh spicy84%
sweet77%
vanilla69%
cinnamon61%
Scent match49%Some overlap · both woody, fresh spicy and warm spicy
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop30 to 45 minutes
BergamotBlack PepperCloves
Heart3 to 5 hours
VetiverOlibanumCedarLabdanum
Base4 to 7 hours
Guaiac WoodAmberVanila
Top
Pink PepperBergamotGrapefruit
Heart
CinnamonCreme BruleeClovesBlack PepperNutmegLavenderCedarJuniper
Base
Bourbon VanillaAmberSandalowoodWoody NotesGuaiac WoodVetiver
InformationalShared notesBergamot, Black Pepper, Cloves and Vetiver. Durations are only published for Vetiver 46 Perfume Oil, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer29
Fall57
Winter57
Day100
Night63
Spring34
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
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#35,041
PerfumerMark Buxton
Launched—
Reviews2
Overall rank#2,743
PerfumerAdilson Rato, Alberto Morillas, Carmita Magalhães, Frank Voelkl
Launched—
Reviews17
Category winnerThe Blend BourbonHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotVetiver 46 Perfume Oil by Le Labo delivers a quiet, resinous interpretation of vetiver suspended in a nourishing oil base. The scent begins with a gentle brush of bergamot sharpened by black pepper and warm cloves. As the oil warms against your pulse points, it bypasses the piercing brightness of alcohol sprays, easin…
Reviews →The Blend Bourbon by O Boticário brings a rich, dessert-like warmth to the classic spice cabinet formula. It kicks off with a bright pop of pink pepper and zesty bergamot before settling into a deep, cozy core of cinnamon, cloves, and caramelized creme brulee. As the scent warms on your skin, a smooth base of bourbon …
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, Vetiver 46 Perfume Oil or The Blend Bourbon?
The Blend Bourbon takes 5 of 5 categories. Vetiver 46 Perfume Oil is rated 4.25/5 from 24 votes; The Blend Bourbon is rated 4.55/5 from 925 votes. Choose Vetiver 46 Perfume Oil for a woody and amber character. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose The Blend Bourbon for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.
Which lasts longer, Vetiver 46 Perfume Oil or The Blend Bourbon?
They last about the same: The Blend Bourbon 71/100, Vetiver 46 Perfume Oil 70/100 for longevity in community votes.
Which projects more, Vetiver 46 Perfume Oil or The Blend Bourbon?
The Blend Bourbon projects furthest (The Blend Bourbon 58/100, Vetiver 46 Perfume Oil 52/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Vetiver 46 Perfume Oil and The Blend Bourbon smell similar?
Some overlap: a 49% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, fresh spicy and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Black Pepper, Cloves and Vetiver.
Is Vetiver 46 Perfume Oil or The Blend Bourbon better for summer or winter?
Vetiver 46 Perfume Oil suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Vetiver 46 Perfume Oil and The Blend Bourbon?
Vetiver 46 Perfume Oil has top notes of Bergamot, Black Pepper and Cloves, heart notes of Vetiver, Olibanum, Cedar and Labdanum, a base of Guaiac Wood, Amber and Vanila. The Blend Bourbon has top notes of Pink Pepper, Bergamot and Grapefruit, heart notes of Cinnamon, Creme Brulee, Cloves and Black Pepper, a base of Bourbon Vanilla, Amber, Sandalowood and Woody Notes.
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