Fragrance comparison

Aquincum vs Bombon

Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.

Updated 9 Oct 2026 311 ratings analysed

4 wins

Aquincum

Pictura Fragrans

3.4942 votes

Rank #12,959 White FloralMineral

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32%scent match

Clearly different

Bombon

House of BŌ

3.81269 votes

Rank #30,908 White FloralFresh

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Aquincum takes 4 of 7 categories.

Aquincum
Choose it for a white floral and mineral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Bombon
Choose it for a white floral and fresh character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Aquincum4/7

Bombon3/7

Ratings & consensus: Bombon
Community sentiment: Bombon
Longevity: Aquincum
Sillage & projection: Aquincum
Value for money: Aquincum
Versatility: Bombon
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Aquincum

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance

AquincumPictura Fragrans

BombonHouse of BŌ

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.49/ 5 · 42 votes

Have 9%Had 3%Want 88%

3.81/ 5 · 269 votes

Have 88%Had 12%Want 0%

Category winnerBombonRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

30%Love

23%Like

27%Ok

13%Dislike

7%Hate

30 votes

38%Love

26%Like

20%Ok

13%Dislike

3%Hate

269 votes

Category winnerBombonMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate66

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate70

Category winners

LongevityAquincum

SillageAquincum

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value61

¤ Price value28

Category winnerAquincumBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

mineral92%

sweet84%

ozonic77%

fruity69%

yellow floral61%

white floral100%

fresh92%

sweet84%

warm spicy77%

green69%

caramel61%

Scent match32%Clearly different · both white floral and sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top

Ozonic notesHoneysuckleBirchBergamotLavenderClary SageFir

Heart

Nympheal™Mineral notesLily-of-the-ValleyLinden BlossomJasminePeachWhipped Cream

Base

Muskoak mossTobaccoCabreuvaVanillaLeatherCognac

Top20-30 mins

Lily-of-the-ValleyLitchiSaffron

Heart2-4 hrs

CaramelMarshmallowBergamotPink Pepper

Base6-10 hrs

CognacAmbergrisBirch

InformationalShared notesBirch, Bergamot, Lily-of-the-Valley and Cognac. Durations are only published for Bombon, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall11

Winter33

Day100

Night31

Spring100

Summer70

Fall0

Winter79

Day100

Night86

Category winnerBombonMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men11

Unisex67

Women22

Men2

Unisex27

Women71

Date 33%Casual 26%Party 22%Work 19%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#12,959

PerfumerDL Jenkins

Launched—

Reviews33

Overall rank#30,908

PerfumerHonorine Blanc

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerAquincumHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Aquincum opens with an atmospheric blast of ozonic notes and crisp fir, quickly shifting into a serene heart of mineral salts and linden blossom. As it dries down, the composition gains warmth through creamy whipped cream, tobacco, and rich cognac. It serves as a calm, contemplative companion for spring days, offering…

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House of BŌ Bombon delivers an unexpected collision of dewy white florals and rich dessert notes. You get an immediate flash of wet lily of the valley paired with tart, juicy litchi. The floral bite is crisp. Then, warm caramel and fluffy marshmallow sweep across the skin, softening the sharp green edges into a creamy…

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InformationalRead bothTaste is personal

How we score: ratings blend public fragrance ratings with Fragranxe member votes; longevity, sillage, value and sentiment are community vote scores, and season bars are relative to each fragrance's strongest season. Categories with too little data are shown but not scored. The scent match weighs accord overlap (60%) and shared notes (40%). More in the FAQ.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Aquincum or Bombon?

Aquincum takes 4 of 7 categories. Aquincum is rated 3.49/5 from 42 votes; Bombon is rated 3.81/5 from 269 votes. Choose Aquincum for a white floral and mineral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Bombon for a white floral and fresh character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Aquincum or Bombon?

Aquincum lasts longest (Aquincum 75/100, Bombon 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Aquincum or Bombon?

Aquincum projects furthest (Aquincum 58/100, Bombon 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Aquincum and Bombon smell similar?

Clearly different: a 32% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral and sweet accords. Common notes include Birch, Bergamot, Lily-of-the-Valley and Cognac.

Is Aquincum or Bombon better for summer or winter?

For summer, Aquincum is the stronger pick. For winter, Bombon is the stronger pick. Aquincum suits daytime wear; Bombon suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Aquincum and Bombon?

Aquincum has top notes of Ozonic notes, Honeysuckle, Birch and Bergamot, heart notes of Nympheal™, Mineral notes, Lily-of-the-Valley and Linden Blossom, a base of Musk, oak moss, Tobacco and Cabreuva. Bombon has top notes of Lily-of-the-Valley, Litchi and Saffron, heart notes of Caramel, Marshmallow, Bergamot and Pink Pepper, a base of Cognac, Ambergris and Birch.