Fragrance comparison

Arantxa vs Bois Bohème

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

Updated 22 Oct 2026 42 ratings analysed

3 wins

Arantxa

Parfums et Senteurs du Pays Basque

3.3837 votes

Rank #55,313 FloralFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

18%scent match

Clearly different

Bois Bohème

Azaleo

2.605 votes

Rank #23,356 AromaticPowdery

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Arantxa takes 3 of 4 categories.

Arantxa
Choose it for a floral and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Bois Bohème
Choose it for a aromatic and powdery character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Arantxa3/4

Bois Bohème1/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

ArantxaParfums et Senteurs du Pays Basque

Bois BohèmeAzaleo

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.38/ 5 · 37 votes

Have 33%Had 31%Want 36%

2.60/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 17%Had 3%Want 80%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

14%Love

49%Like

0%Ok

38%Dislike

0%Hate

37 votes

20%Love

20%Like

0%Ok

20%Dislike

40%Hate

5 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate59

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate40

Category winners

LongevityArantxa

SillageArantxa

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value13

Category winnerArantxaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

fresh spicy90%

rose80%

green70%

aromatic60%

aldehydic50%

aromatic100%

powdery92%

woody84%

iris77%

vanilla69%

balsamic61%

Scent match18%Clearly different · both aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

HyacinthHawthornJuniper BerriesRose HipSpices

No top / heart / base split published

Notes

Elemi resinIrisVanillaJuniper BerriesSandalwoodAmbroxanSpices

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesJuniper Berries and Spices. Durations are only published for Arantxa, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer71

Fall57

Winter0

Day100

Night23

Spring50

Summer50

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Casual 41%Work 36%Date 16%Party 7%

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#55,313

PerfumerChristian Louis

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#23,356

PerfumerStephanie Bakouche

Launched—

Reviews6

Category winnerBois BohèmeHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Arantxa opens with a sharp burst of wild juniper berries and soapy green stems. The initial alcohol flash fades within three minutes, revealing crisp spring hyacinth and clean floral accords. It feels breezy, crisp, and distinctly outdoorsy. As the composition warms on skin, tart rose hip and subtle kitchen spices sof…

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Bois Bohème is a soft, creamy wood fragrance built around sandalwood, iris and a gentle touch of vanilla. It opens with a fresher, more aromatic lift from juniper, pepper and elemi, then settles into a powdery, smooth skin scent. It suits someone who likes woody perfumes with texture rather than sharp projection. The…

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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, Arantxa or Bois Bohème?

Arantxa takes 3 of 4 categories. Arantxa is rated 3.38/5 from 37 votes; Bois Bohème is rated 2.60/5 from 5 votes. Choose Arantxa for a floral and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Bois Bohème for a aromatic and powdery character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Arantxa or Bois Bohème?

Arantxa lasts longest (Arantxa 75/100, Bois Bohème 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Arantxa or Bois Bohème?

Arantxa projects furthest (Arantxa 70/100, Bois Bohème 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Arantxa and Bois Bohème smell similar?

Clearly different: a 18% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic accords. Common notes include Juniper Berries and Spices.

Is Arantxa or Bois Bohème better for summer or winter?

Arantxa suits daytime wear; Bois Bohème suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Arantxa and Bois Bohème?

Arantxa features Hyacinth, Hawthorn, Juniper Berries, Rose Hip and Spices. Bois Bohème features Elemi resin, Iris, Vanilla, Juniper Berries and Sandalwood.