Fragrance comparison

Boheme vs L'Arrivee

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

Updated 11 Oct 2026 49 ratings analysed

3 wins

Boheme

Olivina Napa Valley

4.1010 votes

Rank #34,151 AmberWarm Spicy

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45%scent match

Some overlap

L'Arrivee

House of Matriarch

3.8739 votes

Rank #40,882 WoodySweet

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Boheme takes 3 of 4 categories.

Boheme
Choose it for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
L'Arrivee
Choose it for a woody and sweet character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Boheme3/4

L'Arrivee1/4

Ratings & consensus: Boheme
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Boheme
Sillage & projection: L'Arrivee
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Boheme

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

BohemeOlivina Napa Valley

L'ArriveeHouse of Matriarch

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.10/ 5 · 10 votes

Have 12%Had 2%Want 85%

3.87/ 5 · 39 votes

Have 41%Had 11%Want 48%

Category winnerBohemeRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

50%Love

20%Like

20%Ok

10%Dislike

0%Hate

10 votes · too few to score

36%Love

38%Like

5%Ok

18%Dislike

3%Hate

39 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate78

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate72

Category winners

LongevityBoheme

SillageL'Arrivee

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value44

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

warm spicy92%

fresh spicy84%

balsamic77%

woody69%

sweet61%

woody100%

sweet92%

amber84%

floral77%

powdery69%

balsamic61%

Scent match45%Some overlap · both amber, woody and sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

PepperBergamotLemonPalisander RosewoodNeroliGalbanum

Heart

RoseHoneyGeraniumIrisLilyCarnationJasmineLilac

Base

TobaccoIncenseMyrrhPeru BalsamBenzoinCedarAmberTolu Balsam

Top20-30 mins

JasmineMarigoldMimosaMagnoliaBergamot

Heart3-5 hrs

OlibanumPalisander RosewoodBroomTiare FlowerNeroli

Base8-10 hrs

SandalwoodHoneyVanilla

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Palisander Rosewood, Neroli and Honey. Durations are only published for L'Arrivee, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall50

Winter50

Day100

Night67

Spring45

Summer45

Fall100

Winter18

Day100

Night50

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Men0

Unisex67

Women33

Casual 33%Date 30%Work 25%Party 13%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#34,151

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Overall rank#40,882

PerfumerChristi Meshell

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerBohemeHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Boheme opens with a sharp burst of galbanum and bergamot, backed by a pinch of dry black pepper. The initial green bite quickly softens as honeyed rose and dusty iris move to the front, creating a textured floral heart that feels vintage. The base settles into a warm, resinous mix of Peru balsam, myrrh, and dry tobacc…

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House of Matriarch L'Arrivee opens with an immediate burst of natural jasmine, bright bergamot, and bitter marigold. It feels sunny yet grounding from the first spray. As the citrus sparkle recedes, sweet mimosa and waxy magnolia soften the floral edges. The fragrance does not turn soapy or sharp. Instead, it sinks in…

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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, Boheme or L'Arrivee?

Boheme takes 3 of 4 categories. Boheme is rated 4.10/5 from 10 votes; L'Arrivee is rated 3.87/5 from 39 votes. Choose Boheme for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose L'Arrivee for a woody and sweet character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Boheme or L'Arrivee?

Boheme lasts longest (Boheme 70/100, L'Arrivee 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Boheme or L'Arrivee?

L'Arrivee projects furthest (L'Arrivee 55/100, Boheme 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Boheme and L'Arrivee smell similar?

Some overlap: a 45% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, woody and sweet accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Palisander Rosewood, Neroli and Honey.

Is Boheme or L'Arrivee better for summer or winter?

Boheme suits daytime wear; L'Arrivee suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Boheme and L'Arrivee?

Boheme has top notes of Pepper, Bergamot, Lemon and Palisander Rosewood, heart notes of Rose, Honey, Geranium and Iris, a base of Tobacco, Incense, Myrrh and Peru Balsam. L'Arrivee has top notes of Jasmine, Marigold, Mimosa and Magnolia, heart notes of Olibanum, Palisander Rosewood, Broom and Tiare Flower, a base of Sandalwood, Honey and Vanilla.