Fragrance comparison

Bohemian Musk vs Soie Rouge

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

Updated 2 Nov 2026 193 ratings analysed

Bohemian Musk

Manoush

3.5531 votes

Rank #52,441 MuskyPowdery

Full profile Similar & dupes

41%scent match

Some overlap

6 wins

Soie Rouge

Avon

4.17162 votes

Rank #6,658 WoodyRose

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Soie Rouge takes 6 of 7 categories.

Bohemian Musk
Choose it for a musky and powdery character. Wins on versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Soie Rouge
Choose it for a woody and rose character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Bohemian Musk1/7

Soie Rouge6/7

Ratings & consensus: Soie Rouge
Community sentiment: Soie Rouge
Longevity: Soie Rouge
Sillage & projection: Soie Rouge
Value for money: Soie Rouge
Versatility: Bohemian Musk
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Soie Rouge

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Bohemian MuskManoush

Soie RougeAvon

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.55/ 5 · 31 votes

Have 49%Had 19%Want 32%

4.17/ 5 · 162 votes

Have 31%Had 39%Want 30%

Category winnerSoie RougeRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

13%Love

45%Like

26%Ok

16%Dislike

0%Hate

31 votes

48%Love

43%Like

3%Ok

6%Dislike

0%Hate

153 votes

Category winnerSoie RougeMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity50

〰 Sillage46

♥ Love / hate64

⏱ Longevity82

〰 Sillage74

♥ Love / hate83

Category winners

LongevitySoie Rouge

SillageSoie Rouge

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value68

¤ Price value71

Category winnerSoie RougeBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

musky100%

powdery83%

amber65%

woody48%

white floral30%

woody100%

rose92%

fresh spicy84%

patchouli77%

musky69%

warm spicy61%

Scent match41%Some overlap · both musky and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

BergamotBasilOrangeYlang-Ylang

Heart2-3 hrs

AngelicaLily-of-the-ValleyRose

Base4-6 hrs

MuskCashmere WoodAmberVanilla

Top

PepperCashmere WoodOrange

Heart

RoseYlang-YlangLily-of-the-ValleyJasmine

Base

PatchouliVetiverMuskAmber

InformationalShared notesOrange, Ylang-Ylang, Lily-of-the-Valley and Rose. Durations are only published for Bohemian Musk, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring90

Summer80

Fall100

Winter60

Day100

Night89

Spring32

Summer7

Fall78

Winter100

Day100

Night–

Category winnerBohemian MuskMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex13

Women87

Men0

Unisex15

Women85

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#52,441

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#6,658

PerfumerJean-Pierre Subrenat

Launched—

Reviews8

Category winnerSoie RougeHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Manoush Bohemian Musk is an easygoing floral woody musk designed around clean, close-range comfort. The initial spray delivers a brief flash of sweet orange and bergamot before settling into a distinctive blend of herbaceous sweet basil and soapy lily of the valley. Soft white musk is detectable from the first minute.…

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Soie Rouge by Avon offers a classic chypre floral profile built around a spicy opening and a deep, patchouli-laden heart. Originally released in 1993, this EDT creates a sophisticated mood for autumn evenings. It features a prominent rose-patchouli core that provides depth, making it an interesting choice for those wh…

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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 Musk or Soie Rouge?

Soie Rouge takes 6 of 7 categories. Bohemian Musk is rated 3.55/5 from 31 votes; Soie Rouge is rated 4.17/5 from 162 votes. Choose Bohemian Musk for a musky and powdery character. Wins on versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Soie Rouge for a woody and rose character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Bohemian Musk or Soie Rouge?

Soie Rouge lasts longest (Soie Rouge 82/100, Bohemian Musk 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Bohemian Musk or Soie Rouge?

Soie Rouge projects furthest (Soie Rouge 74/100, Bohemian Musk 46/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Bohemian Musk and Soie Rouge smell similar?

Some overlap: a 41% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share musky and woody accords. Common notes include Orange, Ylang-Ylang, Lily-of-the-Valley and Rose.

Is Bohemian Musk or Soie Rouge better for summer or winter?

For summer, Bohemian Musk is the stronger pick. For winter, Soie Rouge is the stronger pick. Bohemian Musk suits daytime wear; Soie Rouge suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Bohemian Musk and Soie Rouge?

Bohemian Musk has top notes of Bergamot, Basil, Orange and Ylang-Ylang, heart notes of Angelica, Lily-of-the-Valley and Rose, a base of Musk, Cashmere Wood, Amber and Vanilla. Soie Rouge has top notes of Pepper, Cashmere Wood and Orange, heart notes of Rose, Ylang-Ylang, Lily-of-the-Valley and Jasmine, a base of Patchouli, Vetiver, Musk and Amber.