Vanilla Bourbon Eau de Parfum bottle Vanilla Bourbon
Edp Concentration Edp
U Gender U
2021 Year 2024
£ Price Tier ££££
Red Hibiscus Eau de Parfum bottle Red Hibiscus

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Vanilla Bourbon
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Red Hibiscus
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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Vanilla Bourbon
This one's a divisive cheapie, giving some big-time boozy vanilla and others a spicy, smoky mess. Prepare for an intriguing ride on different skin chemistries. When it works, it's an absolute steal; when it doesn't, well, you've been warned.
Favourite
Our Verdict - Red Hibiscus
This one's a bit of a tease. Beautiful, complex, and intriguing on first sniff, but it quickly falls flat with its lacklustre performance. Expect compliments, but only if people get really, really close. Overpriced for what you get.
Favourite

Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 12% 13%
Floral 28% 25%
Fruity 6% 7%
Green 5% 3%
Sweet 27% 31%
Warm 24% 29%
Woody 10% 4%
Earthy 6% 6%
Animalic 4% 5%
Fresh 11% 14%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Vanilla Bourbon EdP
Red Hibiscus EdP

Notes

Shared Notes
Orchid 34% vs 20%
Jasmine 33% vs 18%
Shared Notes
Vanilla 41% vs 37%
Amber 29% vs 33%
Only in Vanilla Bourbon
Sandalwood 28%
Only in Red Hibiscus
Incense 29%

Accords

Vanilla Bourbon Red Hibiscus
100%
Vanilla
57%
45%
Floral
100%
74%
Powdery
49%
63%
Amber
66%
58%
Fresh Spicy
51%
58%
Woody
48%
Sweet
55%
Citrus
50%
46%
Balsamic
Fresh
46%
Vanilla shared
100%
57%
Floral shared
45%
100%
Powdery shared
74%
49%
Amber shared
63%
66%
Fresh Spicy shared
58%
51%
58%
Sweet shared
48%
55%
50%
46%
46%

Performance

Vanilla Bourbon Red Hibiscus
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Moderate
Projection
Moderate
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Vanilla Bourbon

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter

A cold-weather scent - best worn in winter and autumn.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Formal

Its potent projection and boozy, warm accords make it less suitable for professional settings, leaning into a more intimate, casual, or evening vibe. Performance is strong for the price, fitting well for events where it can make a statement without overwhelming.

Red Hibiscus

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer Autumn
Also Works:
Winter

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Occasions

Best For:
Office Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

Its intimate sillage makes it suitable for office wear, as it won't offend. However, its deep and sensual character is best suited for romantic dates or evening events, where its luxurious floral and amber accords can truly shine, despite its longevity issues.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
89%
Olfactory
97%
Notes
86%
Accord
67%
Key Similarities

Both share Floral, Amber, Vanilla accords and Jasmine, Orchid notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Vanilla Bourbon
Red Hibiscus
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