Black XS L'Exces Eau de Parfum vs Vanilla Bourbon Eau de Parfum

Black XS L'Exces

Edp	Concentration	Edp
U	Gender	U
2012	Year	2021
££	Price Tier	£

Vanilla Bourbon

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Black XS L'Exces Eau de Parfum

This one's a divisive banger; you'll either get grape bubblegum and good times, or Windex and disappointment. When it lands, though, it's a confident, sexy head-turner that lasts ages and pulls compliments. An absolute shame it's discontinued.

Acquired

Our Verdict - Vanilla Bourbon Eau de Parfum

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.

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Scent Profile

Citrus	8%	12%
Floral	36%	28%
Fruity	1%	6%
Green	4%	5%
Sweet	31%	27%
Warm	21%	24%
Woody	11%	10%
Earthy	3%	6%
Animalic	5%	4%
Fresh	9%	11%

Mood

Mood Energising

Calming

Character Playful

Serious

Sentiment Uplifting

Brooding

Black XS L'Exces EdP

Vanilla Bourbon EdP

Notes

Shared Notes

Pepper 51% vs 56%

Only in Black XS L'Exces Eau de Parfum

Neroli 49%

Only in Vanilla Bourbon Eau de Parfum

Bergamot 43%

Shared Notes

Jasmine 38% vs 33%

Only in Black XS L'Exces Eau de Parfum

Rose 35% Night Blooming Cereus 26%

Only in Vanilla Bourbon Eau de Parfum

Orchid 34% Apple Blossom 32%

Shared Notes

Vanilla 57% vs 41%

Only in Black XS L'Exces Eau de Parfum

Cashmere Wood 43%

Only in Vanilla Bourbon Eau de Parfum

Amber 30% Sandalwood 28%

Accords

Black XS L'Exces Eau de Parfum Vanilla Bourbon Eau de Parfum

100%

White Floral

69%

Vanilla

100%

76%

Fresh Spicy

58%

Powdery

74%

Amber

63%

55%

Woody

58%

57%

Rose

52%

Floral

45%

Warm Spicy

52%

50%

Citrus

Sweet

48%

45%

Balsamic

46%

45%

Musky

White Floral

100%

Vanilla shared

69%

100%

Fresh Spicy shared

76%

58%

Powdery

74%

Amber

63%

Woody shared

55%

58%

Rose

57%

Floral shared

52%

45%

Warm Spicy shared

45%

52%

Citrus

50%

Sweet

48%

Balsamic shared

45%

46%

Musky

45%

Performance

Black XS L'Exces Eau de Parfum Vanilla Bourbon Eau de Parfum

Long (6-10h)

Longevity

Moderate (4-6h)

Strong

Projection

Moderate

Strong

Intensity

Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Black XS L'Exces Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:

Winter

Also Works:

Summer Autumn

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

Occasions

Best For:

Date

Also Works:

Casual

Its exceptional lasting power and strong sillage mean it's probably too much for the office but perfect for dates and nights out. The rich vanilla and white floral accords lend themselves well to cooler weather casual wear and make it a bold choice for special evenings.

Vanilla Bourbon Eau de Parfum

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.