Fragrance comparison

Bohemian Fig vs Verbena Tropical

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

Updated 12 Oct 2026 88 ratings analysed

Bohemian Fig

Josie Maran

3.5020 votes

Rank #55,504 CitrusSweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

39%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Verbena Tropical

Phebo

4.2168 votes

Rank #25,763 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Verbena Tropical takes 3 of 5 categories.

Bohemian Fig
Choose it for a citrus and sweet character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Verbena Tropical
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Bohemian Fig2/5

Verbena Tropical3/5

Ratings & consensus: Verbena Tropical
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Verbena Tropical
Sillage & projection: Bohemian Fig
Value for money: Bohemian Fig
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Verbena Tropical

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Bohemian FigJosie Maran

Verbena TropicalPhebo

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.50/ 5 · 20 votes

Have 30%Had 7%Want 63%

4.21/ 5 · 68 votes

Have 90%Had 10%Want 0%

Category winnerVerbena TropicalRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

30%Love

30%Like

10%Ok

20%Dislike

10%Hate

20 votes · too few to score

54%Love

25%Like

12%Ok

4%Dislike

4%Hate

68 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity40

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate63

⏱ Longevity45

〰 Sillage39

♥ Love / hate80

Category winners

LongevityVerbena Tropical

SillageBohemian Fig

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value81

¤ Price value71

Category winnerBohemian FigBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

sweet88%

floral77%

vanilla65%

fresh spicy53%

amber42%

citrus100%

aromatic83%

fresh spicy65%

woody48%

musky30%

Scent match39%Some overlap · both citrus and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

BergamotOrangeSicilian Lemon

Heart

Vanilla Orchid

Base

Tonka BeanVetiver

Top

Sicilian LemonRosemaryBergamot

Heart

VerbenaNeroliGeranium

Base

MuskCedarVetiver

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Sicilian Lemon and Vetiver. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring83

Summer67

Fall100

Winter50

Day100

Night50

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter20

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex71

Women29

Men34

Unisex62

Women4

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#55,504

PerfumerJérôme Epinette

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#25,763

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerVerbena TropicalHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Bohemian Fig by Josie Maran introduces a fresh citrus burst of bergamot and Sicilian lemon, shifting into a soft vanilla orchid heart. As it settles, vetiver and tonka bean anchor the base. It is designed for casual daytime wear, offering a breezy profile for warm spring afternoons.

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Phebo Verbena Tropical opens with a sharp burst of squeezed Sicilian lemon, bitter bergamot, and crushed rosemary. The initial citrus rush quickly yields to green verbena leaves and soapy neroli, giving the scent a scrubbed, herbal clarity. On skin, the dry-down reveals dry cedarwood and earthy vetiver wrapped in a li…

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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 Fig or Verbena Tropical?

Verbena Tropical takes 3 of 5 categories. Bohemian Fig is rated 3.50/5 from 20 votes; Verbena Tropical is rated 4.21/5 from 68 votes. Choose Bohemian Fig for a citrus and sweet character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Verbena Tropical for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Bohemian Fig or Verbena Tropical?

Verbena Tropical lasts longest (Verbena Tropical 45/100, Bohemian Fig 40/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Bohemian Fig or Verbena Tropical?

Bohemian Fig projects furthest (Bohemian Fig 50/100, Verbena Tropical 39/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Bohemian Fig and Verbena Tropical smell similar?

Some overlap: a 39% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Sicilian Lemon and Vetiver.

Is Bohemian Fig or Verbena Tropical better for summer or winter?

Bohemian Fig suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Bohemian Fig and Verbena Tropical?

Bohemian Fig has top notes of Bergamot, Orange and Sicilian Lemon, heart notes of Vanilla Orchid, a base of Tonka Bean and Vetiver. Verbena Tropical has top notes of Sicilian Lemon, Rosemary and Bergamot, heart notes of Verbena, Neroli and Geranium, a base of Musk, Cedar and Vetiver.