Fragrance comparison

Bohemian Infusion vs Monarch

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 573 ratings analysed

4 wins

Bohemian Infusion

Thameen

3.83283 votes

Rank #7,740 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

39%scent match

Some overlap

Monarch

Boadicea the Victorious

3.96290 votes

Rank #8,412 LeatherWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Bohemian Infusion takes 4 of 7 categories.

Bohemian Infusion
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Monarch
Choose it for a leather and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus and sillage & projection. Best in winter.

Bohemian Infusion4/7

Monarch2/7

Ratings & consensus: Monarch
Community sentiment: Tie
Longevity: Bohemian Infusion
Sillage & projection: Monarch
Value for money: Bohemian Infusion
Versatility: Bohemian Infusion
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Bohemian Infusion

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Bohemian InfusionThameen

MonarchBoadicea the Victorious

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.83/ 5 · 283 votes

Have 36%Had 9%Want 55%

3.96/ 5 · 290 votes

Have 41%Had 13%Want 46%

Category winnerMonarchRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

41%Love

30%Like

19%Ok

6%Dislike

3%Hate

231 votes

39%Love

38%Like

8%Ok

10%Dislike

5%Hate

290 votes

Category winnerTieMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate76

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate74

Category winners

LongevityBohemian Infusion

SillageMonarch

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value39

¤ Price value30

Category winnerBohemian InfusionBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

fresh spicy92%

citrus84%

amber77%

herbal69%

warm spicy61%

leather100%

warm spicy92%

amber84%

aromatic77%

sweet69%

fruity61%

Scent match39%Some overlap · both aromatic, amber and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

GrapefruitPetitgrainCardamomBlack Currant

Heart

GingerMyrtleArtemisiaCinnamon

Base

PatchouliAmbroxanLabdanumAmber

Top

Red BerriesArtemisiaBlack TeaGrapefruitBergamot

Heart

CardamomRosePink PepperCinnamonJasmineLily-of-the-ValleyFreesia

Base

LeatherAgarwood (Oud)Tonka BeanIncenseCedarPatchouliLabdanumVanilla

InformationalShared notesGrapefruit, Cardamom, Artemisia and Cinnamon. 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

Summer93

Fall78

Winter27

Day100

Night–

Spring68

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerBohemian InfusionMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men61

Unisex33

Women6

Men61

Unisex27

Women12

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#7,740

PerfumerAlexandra Carlin, Maurice Roucel

Launched—

Reviews34

Overall rank#8,412

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews22

Category winnerBohemian InfusionHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Bohemian Infusion by Thameen is a Citrus Aromatic fragrance for women and men. Bohemian Infusion was launched in 2023. Bohemian Infusion was created by Maurice Roucel and Alexandra Carlin. Top notes are Grapefruit, Petitgrain, Cardamom and Black Currant; middle notes are Ginger, Myrtle, Artemisia and Cinnamon; base no…

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Monarch by Boadicea the Victorious opens with a tart burst of red berries, bitter artemisia, and crisp black tea before settling into a warm leather core. Pink pepper and cinnamon prickle through the initial spray, cutting through the heavy base. As the scent warms on skin, supple suede textures combine with tonka bea…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Bohemian Infusion or Monarch?

Bohemian Infusion takes 4 of 7 categories. Bohemian Infusion is rated 3.83/5 from 283 votes; Monarch is rated 3.96/5 from 290 votes. Choose Bohemian Infusion for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Monarch for a leather and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus and sillage & projection. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Bohemian Infusion or Monarch?

They last about the same: Bohemian Infusion 71/100, Monarch 70/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Bohemian Infusion or Monarch?

Monarch projects furthest (Monarch 63/100, Bohemian Infusion 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Bohemian Infusion and Monarch smell similar?

Some overlap: a 39% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, amber and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Grapefruit, Cardamom, Artemisia and Cinnamon.

Is Bohemian Infusion or Monarch better for summer or winter?

For summer, Bohemian Infusion is the stronger pick. For winter, Monarch is the stronger pick. Bohemian Infusion suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Bohemian Infusion and Monarch?

Bohemian Infusion has top notes of Grapefruit, Petitgrain, Cardamom and Black Currant, heart notes of Ginger, Myrtle, Artemisia and Cinnamon, a base of Patchouli, Ambroxan, Labdanum and Amber. Monarch has top notes of Red Berries, Artemisia, Black Tea and Grapefruit, heart notes of Cardamom, Rose, Pink Pepper and Cinnamon, a base of Leather, Agarwood (Oud), Tonka Bean and Incense.