Vanille Bourbon
Condé ParfumEau de Parfum2022
Side by side
Vanille Bourbon vs. 40 Knots
Is Vanille Bourbon better than 40 Knots?
Vanille Bourbon wears longer on skin.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Gender alignment
Shared notes
AmberBenzoinVanillaSandalwood
woody
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The essentials
What's different between Vanille Bourbon and 40 Knots?
| Vanille Bourbon | 40 Knots | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2022 | 2012 |
| Gender | Unisex | Unisex |
| Perfumer | Fábio Condé | — |
| Best season | Fall | Spring |
Scent DNA
How do Vanille Bourbon and 40 Knots smell?
Vanille Bourbon
Vanilla
Amber
Fruity
Sweet
Warm Spicy
Alcohol
Rum
Balsamic
40 Knots
Woody
Marine
Salty
Aromatic
Green
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Vanille Bourbon and 40 Knots share?
Top
RumLiqueurPlum
SaltBlackcurrantCinnamonSea WaterPink Pepper
Heart
FrankincenseAmberBenzoinFloral Notes
CardamomGreen NotesTurkish roseVanilla
Base
Tonka BeanVelvioneVanillaSandalwood
AmberWoody NotesCedarBenzoinLabdanumSandalwood
Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Oriental Notes
Tonka BeanBenzoinVanilla
BenzoinVanilla
Woody Notes
Sandalwood
Woody NotesCedarSandalwood
Amber
Amber
Amber
Floral Notes
Floral Notes
Turkish rose
Fruity Notes
Plum
Blackcurrant
Resinous Notes
Frankincense
Labdanum
Where they fit
When and where do Vanille Bourbon and 40 Knots work?
Spring
Summer
Fall
Winter
Community taste
Which performs better, Vanille Bourbon or 40 Knots?
| Vanille Bourbon | 40 Knots | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4.5/5 | 4.5/5 |
| Longevity | 10+ hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | strong | strong |
No varnish
What do reviewers say about Vanille Bourbon and 40 Knots?
Rum and plum give way to a vanilla that earns its name. This is the boozy oriental you reach for when you want something warm, present, and built to last through the night.Vanille Bourbon
Skip the beach vacation fantasy. 40 Knots is a yacht in port, varnished wood gleaming in noon sun, the harbor master already knowing your name. No room for pretense.40 Knots
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