Question 1

What's the difference between Old Bourbon and Herod?

Accepted Answer

Old Bourbon is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from West Third Brand (undated) dominated by Woody accords. Herod is a masculine fragrance (marketed to men, though wearable by all) from Parfums de Marly (2012) leaning on Tobacco accords. They share 4 accords: Woody, Vanilla, Amber, Warm Spicy.

Question 2

Which is better, Old Bourbon or Herod?

Accepted Answer

By community rating, Old Bourbon scores 3.70/5 vs Herod at 4.43/5. Herod's standout strength: Excellent longevity (10-11 hours). The "better" choice depends on what you value — longevity, projection, season fit, or signature character.

Question 3

Do Old Bourbon and Herod smell similar?

Accepted Answer

They share a small fraction of their ingredients — expect noticeably different experiences. Herod: Herod est très apprécié dans la communauté comme un parfum haut de gamme de Parfums de Marly, loué pour son profil complexe vanille-tabac, son caractère lisse et sa longévité impressionnante.

Question 4

Which lasts longer, Old Bourbon or Herod?

Accepted Answer

Herod: Excellent longevity (10-11 hours) Longevity varies by skin chemistry, concentration, and application method.

Question 5

Which season suits Old Bourbon vs Herod?

Accepted Answer

Old Bourbon scores highest for fall wear; Herod scores highest for winter wear. Old Bourbon leans daytime, Herod leans evening.

Old Bourbon vs Herod

Résumé de la comparaison

Uniques à Herod (13)

Accords communs (4)

Questions fréquentes

Pouls du sentiment communautaire — Herod

Positif

Négatif

Attribut	Old Bourbon	Herod
Marque	West Third Brand	Parfums de Marly
Année	—	2012
Évaluation	3.70	4.43
Concentration	—	—
Genre	feminine	masculine
Total des notes	0	13