Fragrance comparison

Boheme vs Paris Izmir

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

Updated 11 Oct 2026 157 ratings analysed

Boheme

Olivina Napa Valley

4.1010 votes

Rank #34,072 AmberWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

50%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Paris Izmir

Carven

4.19147 votes

Rank #10,390 AmberWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Paris Izmir takes 4 of 4 categories.

Boheme
Choose it for a amber and warm spicy character. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Paris Izmir
Choose it for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.

Boheme0/4

Paris Izmir4/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

BohemeOlivina Napa Valley

Paris IzmirCarven

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.10/ 5 · 10 votes

Have 12%Had 2%Want 85%

4.19/ 5 · 147 votes

Have 40%Had 14%Want 45%

Category winnerParis IzmirRating 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

41%Love

45%Like

5%Ok

7%Dislike

1%Hate

147 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate78

⏱ Longevity74

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate80

Category winners

LongevityParis Izmir

SillageParis Izmir

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value54

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%

amber100%

warm spicy92%

woody84%

rose77%

floral69%

balsamic61%

Scent match50%Some overlap · both amber, warm spicy and woody

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

Top

FreesiaBergamot

Heart

RoseMyrrh

Base

SandalwoodBenzoinPatchouli

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Rose, Myrrh and Benzoin. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall50

Winter50

Day100

Night67

Spring30

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Men6

Unisex34

Women60

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#34,072

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Overall rank#10,390

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews8

Category winnerParis IzmirHigher 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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Paris Izmir opens with a crisp flash of bergamot and freesia before revealing a dense heart of Turkish rose and smoky myrrh. Rich benzoin and earthy patchouli settle into the base, creating a cozy honeyed warmth. It suits cool October afternoons when you want a rich floral sweater scent.

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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 Paris Izmir?

Paris Izmir takes 4 of 4 categories. Boheme is rated 4.10/5 from 10 votes; Paris Izmir is rated 4.19/5 from 147 votes. Choose Boheme for a amber and warm spicy character. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Paris Izmir for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Boheme or Paris Izmir?

Paris Izmir lasts longest (Paris Izmir 74/100, Boheme 70/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Boheme or Paris Izmir?

Paris Izmir projects furthest (Paris Izmir 66/100, Boheme 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Boheme and Paris Izmir smell similar?

Some overlap: a 50% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, warm spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Rose, Myrrh and Benzoin.

Is Boheme or Paris Izmir better for summer or winter?

Boheme suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Boheme and Paris Izmir?

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. Paris Izmir has top notes of Freesia and Bergamot, heart notes of Rose and Myrrh, a base of Sandalwood, Benzoin and Patchouli.