Basile Young vs Bohemia
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
41%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Bohemia takes 3 of 4 categories.
Basile YoungChoose it for a floral and powdery character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
BohemiaChoose it for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Basile Young1/4
Bohemia3/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Bohemia
- Sillage & projection
- Basile Young
- Value for money
- Bohemia
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Bohemia
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Basile YoungBasileBohemiaMarks & SpencerWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.83/ 5 · 6 votes
Have 14%Had 19%Want 67%
4.00/ 5 · 53 votes
Have 37%Had 19%Want 44%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate83%Love
17%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
6 votes · too few to score
36%Love
45%Like
2%Ok
17%Dislike
0%Hate
53 votes
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityBohemia
SillageBasile Young
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerBohemiaBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothfloral100%
powdery92%
citrus84%
violet77%
fresh69%
woody61%
citrus100%
white floral92%
fresh84%
fruity77%
aromatic69%
green61%
Scent match41%Some overlap · both citrus and fresh
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
LimeMimosaBergamotAmalfi Lemon
Heart
VioletLilacAlmondLily-of-the-ValleyJasmine
Base
Virginia CedarAmberVanille
Top20 to 30 minutes
Amalfi LemonBergamotBlueberry
Heart2 to 4 hours
GardeniaLily-of-the-ValleyMimosa
Base3 to 5 hours
VanilleAmberVirginia Cedar
InformationalShared notesMimosa, Bergamot, Amalfi Lemon and Lily-of-the-Valley. Durations are only published for Bohemia, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer33
Fall67
Winter67
Day100
Night50
Spring100
Summer100
Fall34
Winter21
Day100
Night14
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#39,730
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#23,237
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews7
Category winnerBohemiaHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotBasile Young by Basile delivers a crisp opening of Amalfi lemon and green mimosa before settling into a soft, powdery heart of lilac and violet. The base reveals dry Virginia cedar and warm vanilla. Ideal for mild spring mornings, this fragrance suits casual wear, offering a nostalgic, clean floral trail that avoids t…
Reviews →Bohemia by Marks & Spencer is a bright floral fruity eau de toilette built around brisk citrus, sweet berries, and soft white florals. It opens with an energetic splash of Amalfi lemon, tangy bergamot, and a distinct blueberry note that smells like chilled fruit jellies. As the tart opening settles, gentle gardenia, c…
Reviews →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.
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Common questions
Straight answers from the data above.
Which is better, Basile Young or Bohemia?
Bohemia takes 3 of 4 categories. Basile Young is rated 4.83/5 from 6 votes; Bohemia is rated 4.00/5 from 53 votes. Choose Basile Young for a floral and powdery character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Bohemia for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Basile Young or Bohemia?
Bohemia lasts longest (Bohemia 67/100, Basile Young 48/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Basile Young or Bohemia?
Basile Young projects furthest (Basile Young 67/100, Bohemia 59/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Basile Young and Bohemia smell similar?
Some overlap: a 41% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus and fresh accords. Common notes include Mimosa, Bergamot, Amalfi Lemon and Lily-of-the-Valley.
Is Basile Young or Bohemia better for summer or winter?
Basile Young suits daytime wear; Bohemia suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Basile Young and Bohemia?
Basile Young has top notes of Lime, Mimosa, Bergamot and Amalfi Lemon, heart notes of Violet, Lilac, Almond and Lily-of-the-Valley, a base of Virginia Cedar, Amber and Vanille. Bohemia has top notes of Amalfi Lemon, Bergamot and Blueberry, heart notes of Gardenia, Lily-of-the-Valley and Mimosa, a base of Vanille, Amber and Virginia Cedar.
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