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Bohemian vs L'Etoile Mourante

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

Updated 71 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Bohemian takes 4 of 4 categories.

  • Bohemian

    Choose it for a smoky and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, day or night wear.

  • L'Etoile Mourante

    Choose it for a fresh spicy and floral character. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Bohemian4/4
L'Etoile Mourante0/4
Ratings & consensus
Not scored
Community sentiment
Not scored
Longevity
Bohemian
Sillage & projection
Bohemian
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
L'Etoile MouranteSylhouette Parfums
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
3.55/ 5 · 63 votes
Have 36%Had 8%Want 57%
3.75/ 5 · 8 votes
Have 4%Had 1%Want 94%
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
0%Like
38%Ok
0%Dislike
13%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
⏱ Longevity60
〰 Sillage42
♥ Love / hate69
Category winners

LongevityBohemian

SillageBohemian

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value52
¤ Price value33
Category winnerBohemianBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
smoky100%
woody92%
leather84%
aromatic77%
fresh spicy69%
balsamic61%
fresh spicy100%
floral92%
smoky84%
powdery77%
woody69%
soft spicy61%
Scent match37%Some overlap · both smoky, fresh spicy and woody

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

Notes
CarrotWhite PepperWisteriaSmokeDustPalo SantoBluebellTansySkin

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesSmoke and White Pepper. 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
Spring60
Summer20
Fall100
Winter80
Day100
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men73
Unisex17
Women10
Men33
Unisex67
Women0
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#10,689

PerfumerSfean J.A.

Launched—

Reviews22

Overall rank#44,701

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

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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L'Etoile Mourante by Sylhouette Parfums presents a stark, contemplative profile featuring carrot, wisteria, and smoke. This 2025 release leans into a sterile, mineral-like texture that feels most at home during crisp autumn evenings. It offers an unconventional olfactory experience for those who appreciate abstract, i…

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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, Bohemian or L'Etoile Mourante?

Bohemian takes 4 of 4 categories. Bohemian is rated 3.55/5 from 63 votes; L'Etoile Mourante is rated 3.75/5 from 8 votes. Choose Bohemian for a smoky and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, day or night wear. Choose L'Etoile Mourante for a fresh spicy and floral character. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Bohemian or L'Etoile Mourante?

Bohemian lasts longest (Bohemian 79/100, L'Etoile Mourante 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Bohemian or L'Etoile Mourante?

Bohemian projects furthest (Bohemian 72/100, L'Etoile Mourante 42/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Bohemian and L'Etoile Mourante smell similar?

Some overlap: a 37% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share smoky, fresh spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Smoke and White Pepper.

Is Bohemian or L'Etoile Mourante better for summer or winter?

Bohemian suits day or night wear; L'Etoile Mourante suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Bohemian and L'Etoile Mourante?

Bohemian features Leather, Smoke, Davana, Dried Fruits and Agarwood (Oud). L'Etoile Mourante features Carrot, White Pepper, Wisteria, Smoke and Dust.

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