The smell in short
The first thing you smell is fig leaf and ginger. The heart brings cedar and geranium. On the skin it settles into cedar and guaiac wood. Overall it smells woody and vanilla.
- Lasts
- 6 to 9 hours
- Best in
- spring
Bourbon Vanilla notes
Top notes
What you smell first
Heart notes
The main smell
Base notes
What stays on your skin
Smell profile
Main accords
How strong each part of the smell is
Best seasons and time of day
Ermenegildo Zegna Bourbon Vanilla EDC in detail
Bourbon Vanilla EDC is made by Ermenegildo Zegna. Its strength is Eau de Cologne.
What Bourbon Vanilla costs
In Europe it costs about €45, depending on the bottle size and the shop. That puts it in the middle price range. It costs less than Roja Dove Roja Elysium Parfum.
Which weather suits it
It is at its best in spring and fall. It is less suited to summer. From best to least suited, the seasons are spring, fall, winter and summer.
Its style
The strongest accord is woody (100%), followed by vanilla and earthy. You will probably like it if you enjoy woody and vanilla smells and notes like cedar and cedar. Less obvious notes include lemon, green notes and moss.
Other Ermenegildo Zegna perfumes
This house has 27 perfumes on iPerfume. The most popular ones are Mediterranean Neroli, Intenso and Acqua Di Bergamotto.
When in the day to wear Bourbon Vanilla
This is more of a daytime scent that suits the office and everyday wear.
How long it lasts
This is a long lasting scent: expect about 6 to 9 hours on skin. Eau de Cologne is the lightest strength, so a shorter wear time is normal. It lasts longer than Yves Saint Laurent Y and Roja Dove Roja Elysium Parfum. Base notes like cedar and guaiac wood are the part that stays longest on the skin.
Bourbon Vanilla dupes and alternatives
These perfumes have a close smell: Yves Saint Laurent Y (6 shared notes), Roja Dove Roja Elysium Parfum (6 shared notes), Ralph Lauren Polo Sport (7 shared notes) and Imaginary Authors Telegrama unisex (7 shared notes).
Questions people ask
Can women wear Bourbon Vanilla?
It is made for men, but anyone who likes the smell can wear it.
How strong is Bourbon Vanilla?
Strong: people around you will notice it.