Nirvana Bourbon
| Edp | Concentration | Edt |
| U | Gender | U |
| 2016 | Year | 2010 |
| ££ | Price Tier | ££ |
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Which Should You Buy?
This discontinued gem is a total love-it-or-hate-it affair. For those who get it, Nirvana Bourbon is an unbelievably sexy, woody-vanilla with a boozy kick. For others, it's a bit too much like pencil shavings or even BBQ sauce. Definitely try before you overpay on eBay.
This one's a proper chameleon. Some find it a barely-there skin scent, others a powerful room-filler. Expect polite woody vanilla and amber, but don't be surprised if its true nature remains a delightful mystery, or perhaps a mild disappointment, depending on your skin.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 0% | 0% |
| Floral | 19% | 18% |
| Fruity | 0% | 1% |
| Green | 1% | 1% |
| Sweet | 38% | 31% |
| Warm | 7% | 17% |
| Woody | 33% | 34% |
| Earthy | 14% | 16% |
| Animalic | 4% | 5% |
| Fresh | 0% | 1% |
Mood
Notes
Heart Notes
Heart Notes
Accords
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
A cold-weather scent - best worn in autumn and winter.
Occasions
Its intimate sillage means it won't overwhelm, making it suitable for close encounters like dates. The woody and boozy accords, while alluring, might be a bit too 'night out' for a professional office setting. It's definitely a cold-weather champion.
Seasons
Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.
Occasions
Its often light sillage and skin-scent nature, as frequently mentioned in reviews, make it suitable for office and casual wear. The intimate, warm accords are perfect for dates, while its generally subdued projection keeps it from being overwhelming for most occasions, though some find it too subtle for formal events or too "beachy" for the gym.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Woody, Vanilla, Powdery accords and Vanilla notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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