Île Bourbon
meets Althaïr.
Compare the recorded scent profiles, then decide what to sample.
Different note lists
The records do not list any identical notes. They may still share accords.
Concentration not recorded leads with warm spicy; Eau de parfum leads with sweet. The table below separates their listed profiles and voting data.
| At a glance |  Fabbrica Della Musa Île BourbonConcentration not recorded Explore fragrance ↗ |  Parfums de Marly AlthaïrEau de parfum Explore fragrance ↗ |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Concentration not recorded | Eau de parfum |
| Listed bottle sizes | Not yet verified | Not yet verified |
| Brand origin | Not yet verified | Not yet verified |
| Made in | Not yet verified | Not yet verified |
| Listed year | 2024 | 2023 |
| Leading accords | warm spicy · amber · smoky | sweet · vanilla · warm spicy |
| Notes unique to this record | Incense, Caramel, Guatemalan Cardamom, Clove, Chocolate, Madagascar Vanilla | Cinnamon, Orange Blossom, Cardamom, Bergamot, Bourbon Vanilla, elemi, Praline, Musk, Ambroxan, Guaiac Wood, Tonka, Candied Almond |
| Longevity / 5 | 3.78 · 51 votes | 3.80 · 6,141 votes |
| Projection / 4 | 2.37 · 49 votes | 2.47 · 5,977 votes |
Scores are category averages, not hours or controlled measurements. Different vote samples are not a head-to-head wear test. “Unique” notes here means absent from the other record, not proof of a formula difference.
Ingredients, side by side.
Read the declared lists for the editions shown. Shared entries do not mean identical formulas, proportions or scent.
A label comparison will appear when both ingredient lists are verified for the same market.
Île Bourbon
Ingredient list not yet verified for this edition and market.
Althaïr
Eau de parfum · US listing
Alcohol denat., Parfum (fragrance), Aqua (water), Limonene, Linalool, Tocopherol, Citral, Geraniol
Source: Parfums de Marly official US product page · Checked 2026-09-22
These are published ingredient declarations, separate from scent notes. “Parfum” or “fragrance” can represent a mixture without listing every component. Formulations can change by market and batch; check the packaging on your bottle. A matching or missing entry does not establish suitability for an allergy.
Follow your curiosity.
A starting point, not a verdictConcentration not recorded
Start here if the listed warm spicy and amber direction interests you. Try it on skin before deciding.
Eau de parfum
Start here if the listed sweet and vanilla direction interests you. Try it on skin before deciding.