Bourbon Vanilla
24 ratings
From your scent profile
Ermenegildo Zegna Bourbon Vanilla is a sweet, spicy, gourmand men's fragrance that suits evenings and nights out; it has been discontinued.
Skunky's take: Nightlife loves this one, or so the votes say.
How does it perform?
From 30 community ratings, all out of 10.
Holds up through the day and fades gently toward evening.
People close to you notice, nobody gets overwhelmed.
Sits nicely on a shelf.
Blind buy risk
79% of votes are positive and opinions barely differ.
Notes
They open one after another, from the first spray into the evening.
Top notesfirst 15 minutes
Accords
From most dominant to most subtle.
- Fruity
- Sweet
- Gourmand
- Spicy
- Woody
- Animal
- Powdery
- Creamy
Fruity
Sweet
Gourmand
Spicy
Woody
Animal
Powdery
CreamyWhat does Bourbon Vanilla smell like?
Vanilla and blackcurrant together build a fruity, creamy sweetness. Ginger and cypriol add a dry, woody spice, while vetiver and Turkish rose stay in the background. Powdery and leathery tones soften the blend and leave a faint animal trace.
Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick it for evenings and nights out, with leisure and daily wear further behind. Arquinesia Memories and Amouage Sindbad have a close profile.
When to wear it?
Seasons and occasions, by user votes.
- 35%Winter
- 31%Autumn
- 23%Spring
- 12%Summer
Winter
Autumn
Spring
Summer- Evening33%
- Nighttime27%
- Casual23%
- Daytime10%
- Office7%
Least picked for the office.
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Last updated: October 26, 2026