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Bohemian vs Impressionism

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

Updated 71 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

  • Bohemian

    Choose it for a smoky and woody character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, day or night wear.

  • Impressionism

    Choose it for a smoky and woody character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.

Bohemian2/4
Impressionism2/4
Ratings & consensus
Not scored
Community sentiment
Not scored
Longevity
Impressionism
Sillage & projection
Impressionism
Value for money
Bohemian
Versatility
Not scored
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Bohemian

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
BohemianSweDoft
ImpressionismAtrin Star
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
3.55/ 5 · 63 votes
Have 36%Had 8%Want 57%
4.25/ 5 · 8 votes
Have 8%Had 8%Want 83%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
35%Love
33%Like
13%Ok
13%Dislike
8%Hate

40 votes

50%Love
38%Like
0%Ok
13%Dislike
0%Hate

8 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity79
〰 Sillage72
♥ Love / hate68
⏱ Longevity87
〰 Sillage84
♥ Love / hate81
Category winners

LongevityImpressionism

SillageImpressionism

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value52
¤ Price value50
Category winnerBohemianBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
smoky100%
woody92%
leather84%
aromatic77%
fresh spicy69%
balsamic61%
smoky100%
woody91%
warm spicy83%
amber74%
oud65%
balsamic56%
Scent match51%Some overlap · both smoky, woody and balsamic

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Notes
LeatherSmokeDavanaDried FruitsAgarwood (Oud)NutmegSandalwoodIncenseCedarPatchouliJava vetiver oilWhite Pepper

No top / heart / base split published

Top
Black PepperThymePatchouli
Heart
IncenseSmokeLeather
Base
Agarwood (Oud)Sandalwood
InformationalShared notesLeather, Smoke, Agarwood (Oud) and Sandalwood. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring25
Summer0
Fall100
Winter94
Day100
Night100
Spring0
Summer0
Fall100
Winter100
Day75
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men73
Unisex17
Women10
Men100
Unisex0
Women0
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#11,724

PerfumerSfean J.A.

Launched—

Reviews22

Overall rank#51,727

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerBohemianHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Bohemian by SweDoft is a challenging leather-dominant scent designed for those who prefer untamed, polarizing fragrances. It opens with an intense, boozy mix of dried fruits and smoke, eventually settling into a rugged leather and oud profile. Ideal for confident collectors who enjoy complex, unusual scents during coo…

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Impressionism is a dark, smoky woody spicy scent built around pepper, thyme, incense, leather, oud and sandalwood. It opens sharp and aromatic, then quickly turns drier, smokier and more resinous, with leather and oud giving it a serious, evening-leaning feel. This looks best suited to people who enjoy bold fragrance …

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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.

Recent comparisons

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Bohemian or Impressionism?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Bohemian is rated 3.55/5 from 63 votes; Impressionism is rated 4.25/5 from 8 votes. Choose Bohemian for a smoky and woody character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, day or night wear. Choose Impressionism for a smoky and woody character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Bohemian or Impressionism?

Impressionism lasts longest (Impressionism 87/100, Bohemian 79/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Bohemian or Impressionism?

Impressionism projects furthest (Impressionism 84/100, Bohemian 72/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Bohemian and Impressionism smell similar?

Some overlap: a 51% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share smoky, woody and balsamic accords. Common notes include Leather, Smoke, Agarwood (Oud) and Sandalwood.

Is Bohemian or Impressionism better for summer or winter?

Bohemian suits day or night wear; Impressionism suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Bohemian and Impressionism?

Bohemian features Leather, Smoke, Davana, Dried Fruits and Agarwood (Oud). Impressionism has top notes of Black Pepper, Thyme and Patchouli, heart notes of Incense, Smoke and Leather, a base of Agarwood (Oud) and Sandalwood.

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