Fragrance comparison

Bohemian Rose vs Nosy Be Madagascar

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

Updated 25 Oct 2026 27 ratings analysed

2 wins

Bohemian Rose

Ava Luxe

4.6425 votes

Rank #20,072 RoseAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

41%scent match

Some overlap

Nosy Be Madagascar

Atelier Segall & Barutti

4.002 votes

Rank #59,490 CitrusWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Bohemian Rose takes 2 of 4 categories.

Bohemian Rose
Choose it for a rose and amber character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Nosy Be Madagascar
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Bohemian Rose2/4

Nosy Be Madagascar1/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Bohemian RoseAva Luxe

Nosy Be MadagascarAtelier Segall & Barutti

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.64/ 5 · 25 votes

Have 22%Had 7%Want 70%

4.00/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 29%Had 12%Want 59%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

72%Love

24%Like

0%Ok

4%Dislike

0%Hate

25 votes

0%Love

100%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity52

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate91

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityNosy Be Madagascar

SillageBohemian Rose

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

Category winnerTieBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

rose100%

amber88%

citrus77%

musky65%

powdery53%

floral42%

citrus100%

woody92%

powdery84%

aromatic77%

amber69%

vanilla61%

Scent match41%Some overlap · both citrus, amber and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

RoseTaif RoseMuskAmberOpoponaxMandarin OrangeBergamot

No top / heart / base split published

Top

Mandarin OrangeLemonBergamotCedarCitruses

Heart

IrisVetiverRoseJasminePatchouli

Base

OpoponaxVanillaCivetSandalwoodTonka BeanMuskLeather

InformationalShared notesRose, Musk, Opoponax and Mandarin Orange. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring50

Summer50

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night67

Spring100

Summer67

Fall100

Winter67

Day100

Night67

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men33

Unisex33

Women33

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#20,072

PerfumerSerena Ava Franco

Launched—

Reviews5

Overall rank#59,490

PerfumerTzivia Segall

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerBohemian RoseHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Bohemian Rose is a warm rose fragrance with citrus brightness, amber depth, musk, and a powdery floral softness. Reviewers who love it describe a sultry, elegant rose that feels sweet and plush without becoming syrupy. It suits rose fans who want something cozy, feminine, and a little exotic. Sample first if bright, …

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Nosy Be Madagascar opens with a sharp burst of mandarin orange, bergamot, and lemon, pinned down immediately by dry cedar wood. Within twenty minutes, the initial citrus flash yields to a powdery heart dominated by iris, earthy vetiver, and subtle jasmine florals. The base shifts into darker territory. Sweet opoponax …

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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 Rose or Nosy Be Madagascar?

Bohemian Rose takes 2 of 4 categories. Bohemian Rose is rated 4.64/5 from 25 votes; Nosy Be Madagascar is rated 4.00/5 from 2 votes. Choose Bohemian Rose for a rose and amber character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Nosy Be Madagascar for a citrus and woody character. Wins on longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Bohemian Rose or Nosy Be Madagascar?

Nosy Be Madagascar lasts longest (Nosy Be Madagascar 67/100, Bohemian Rose 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Bohemian Rose or Nosy Be Madagascar?

Bohemian Rose projects furthest (Bohemian Rose 54/100, Nosy Be Madagascar 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Bohemian Rose and Nosy Be Madagascar smell similar?

Some overlap: a 41% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, amber and powdery accords. Common notes include Rose, Musk, Opoponax and Mandarin Orange.

Is Bohemian Rose or Nosy Be Madagascar better for summer or winter?

Bohemian Rose suits daytime wear; Nosy Be Madagascar suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Bohemian Rose and Nosy Be Madagascar?

Bohemian Rose features Rose, Taif Rose, Musk, Amber and Opoponax. Nosy Be Madagascar has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Lemon, Bergamot and Cedar, heart notes of Iris, Vetiver, Rose and Jasmine, a base of Opoponax, Vanilla, Civet and Sandalwood.