The Blend Bourbon Eau de Parfum bottle The Blend Bourbon
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2019 Year 2020
££ Price Tier ££
Spicy Star Anise Parfum bottle Spicy Star Anise

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The Blend Bourbon
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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - The Blend Bourbon Eau de Parfum
This one's a crowd-pleaser, a proper date-night stunner that’ll have everyone asking what you're wearing. Ignore the odd grumble about a plasticky note; the sillage is pure magic people are willing to fork out for.
Acquired
Our Verdict - Spicy Star Anise Parfum
A confident and distinctive fragrance with a modern twist on spicy star anise, well-suited for a variety of settings.
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Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 17% 7%
Floral 6% 5%
Fruity 4% 1%
Green 4% 7%
Sweet 19% 25%
Warm 30% 36%
Woody 22% 20%
Earthy 8% 5%
Animalic 1% 0%
Fresh 14% 15%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
The Blend Bourbon EdP
Spicy Star Anise EdP

Notes

Shared Notes
Bergamot 30% vs 27%
Only in The Blend Bourbon Eau de Parfum
Pink Pepper 41% Grapefruit 29%
Only in Spicy Star Anise Parfum
Star Anise 41% Pepper 32%
Shared Notes
Cinnamon 13% vs 47%
Lavender 9% vs 23%
Juniper 8% vs 29%
Shared Notes
Vanilla 23% vs 54%
Only in Spicy Star Anise Parfum
Cedar 45%

Accords

The Blend Bourbon Eau de Parfum Spicy Star Anise Parfum
100%
Warm Spicy
70%
Spicy
90%
89%
Woody
60%
87%
Fresh Spicy
70%
77%
Sweet
74%
Vanilla
64%
Cinnamon
60%
Powdery
52%
Aromatic
50%
51%
Amber
Warm Spicy shared
100%
70%
90%
Woody shared
89%
60%
Fresh Spicy shared
87%
70%
77%
74%
64%
60%
Aromatic shared
52%
50%
51%

Performance

The Blend Bourbon Eau de Parfum Spicy Star Anise Parfum
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Moderate
Projection
Moderate
Strong
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

The Blend Bourbon Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter

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

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

Its strong projection and warm, spicy accords make it less suitable for the office but absolutely perfect for dates and evening events. Reviews consistently highlight its sensual appeal for romantic encounters.

Spicy Star Anise Parfum

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn
Also Works:
Spring Winter

The combination of spicy and aromatic notes makes it suitable for the mild and cool weather of spring and fall. In summer and winter, it might be slightly less ideal due to its spiciness.

Occasions

Best For:
Office Date
Also Works:
Casual

With moderate projection and a versatile balanced profile, it's well-suited for office settings and dates. Less ideal for sports due to the noticeable spice.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
88%
Olfactory
97%
Notes
93%
Accord
59%
Key Similarities

Both share Warm Spicy, Woody, Fresh Spicy accords and Lavender, Juniper notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

The Blend Bourbon Eau de Parfum
Spicy Star Anise Parfum
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