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Bohemian Patchouli vs Gelsomino Assoluto

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

Updated 19 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Gelsomino Assoluto takes 3 of 3 categories.

  • Bohemian Patchouli

    Choose it for a woody and vanilla character. Best in fall, evening wear.

  • Gelsomino Assoluto

    Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Bohemian Patchouli0/3
Gelsomino Assoluto3/3
Ratings & consensus
Not scored
Community sentiment
Not scored
Longevity
Gelsomino Assoluto
Sillage & projection
Gelsomino Assoluto
Value for money
Not scored
Versatility
Not scored
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Gelsomino Assoluto

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
Bohemian PatchouliManoush
Gelsomino AssolutoAcqua del Garda
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
4.30/ 5 · 10 votes
Have 22%Had 19%Want 59%
3.83/ 5 · 9 votes
Have 24%Had 12%Want 65%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
40%Love
50%Like
10%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate

10 votes · too few to score

33%Love
33%Like
33%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity58
〰 Sillage54
♥ Love / hate83
⏱ Longevity73
〰 Sillage61
♥ Love / hate75
Category winners

LongevityGelsomino Assoluto

SillageGelsomino Assoluto

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value69
¤ Price valueN/A
Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
woody100%
vanilla92%
amber84%
powdery77%
warm spicy69%
citrus61%
citrus100%
woody92%
white floral84%
patchouli77%
aromatic69%
green61%
Scent match42%Some overlap · both woody and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top15-30 mins
OrangeJasmine
Heart2-4 hrs
Tonka BeanPatchouliAmber
Base6-8+ hrs
CedarVanillaSandalwood
Top
OrangeMandarin OrangeMintGrapefruit
Heart
JasmineCedarNeroliSandalwoodVanilla
Base
PatchouliVetiverCashmeranAmberMusk
InformationalShared notesOrange, Jasmine, Patchouli and Amber. Durations are only published for Bohemian Patchouli, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring43
Summer14
Fall100
Winter86
Day17
Night100
Spring100
Summer0
Fall100
Winter50
Day100
Night50
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men0
Unisex11
Women89
Men0
Unisex0
Women100
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#40,355

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#22,684

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews8

Category winnerGelsomino AssolutoHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

The bottle gives off an instant blast of brisk orange peel and heady jasmine flower. Do not judge it from the cap. Within three minutes, that sharp citrus flash dissolves into dark, earthy patchouli, golden amber, and toasted tonka bean. It feels cozy and slightly smoky. The scent avoids the aggressive, medicinal stin…

Reviews →

Gelsomino Assoluto by Acqua del Garda is a Floral Woody Musk fragrance for women. Gelsomino Assoluto was launched in 2017. Top notes are Orange, Mandarin Orange, Mint and Grapefruit; middle notes are Jasmine, Cedar, Neroli, Sandalwood and Vanilla; base notes are Patchouli, Vetiver, Cashmeran, Amber and Musk.

Reviews →
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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Head-to-head activity from live history

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Bohemian Patchouli or Gelsomino Assoluto?

Gelsomino Assoluto takes 3 of 3 categories. Bohemian Patchouli is rated 4.30/5 from 10 votes; Gelsomino Assoluto is rated 3.83/5 from 9 votes. Choose Bohemian Patchouli for a woody and vanilla character. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Gelsomino Assoluto for a citrus and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Bohemian Patchouli or Gelsomino Assoluto?

Gelsomino Assoluto lasts longest (Gelsomino Assoluto 73/100, Bohemian Patchouli 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Bohemian Patchouli or Gelsomino Assoluto?

Gelsomino Assoluto projects furthest (Gelsomino Assoluto 61/100, Bohemian Patchouli 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Bohemian Patchouli and Gelsomino Assoluto smell similar?

Some overlap: a 42% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and citrus accords. Common notes include Orange, Jasmine, Patchouli and Amber.

Is Bohemian Patchouli or Gelsomino Assoluto better for summer or winter?

Bohemian Patchouli suits evening wear; Gelsomino Assoluto suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Bohemian Patchouli and Gelsomino Assoluto?

Bohemian Patchouli has top notes of Orange and Jasmine, heart notes of Tonka Bean, Patchouli and Amber, a base of Cedar, Vanilla and Sandalwood. Gelsomino Assoluto has top notes of Orange, Mandarin Orange, Mint and Grapefruit, heart notes of Jasmine, Cedar, Neroli and Sandalwood, a base of Patchouli, Vetiver, Cashmeran and Amber.

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