Fragrance comparison

Bohemian Rose vs Opium (1977)

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

Updated 25 Oct 2026 8,420 ratings analysed

4 wins

Bohemian Rose

Ava Luxe

4.6425 votes

Rank #20,072 RoseAmber

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26%scent match

Clearly different

Opium (1977)

Yves Saint Laurent

3.978,395 votes

Rank #417 Warm SpicyAmber

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Bohemian Rose takes 4 of 7 categories.

Bohemian Rose
Choose it for a rose and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Opium (1977)
Choose it for a warm spicy and amber character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Bohemian Rose4/7

Opium (1977)3/7

Ratings & consensus: Bohemian Rose
Community sentiment: Bohemian Rose
Longevity: Opium (1977)
Sillage & projection: Opium (1977)
Value for money: Bohemian Rose
Versatility: Bohemian Rose
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Opium (1977)

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Bohemian RoseAva Luxe

Opium (1977)Yves Saint Laurent

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.64/ 5 · 25 votes

Have 22%Had 7%Want 70%

3.97/ 5 · 8,395 votes

Have 53%Had 47%Want 0%

Category winnerBohemian RoseRating 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

44%Love

32%Like

1%Ok

22%Dislike

1%Hate

8,395 votes

Category winnerBohemian RoseMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity52

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate91

⏱ Longevity88

〰 Sillage82

♥ Love / hate74

Category winners

LongevityOpium (1977)

SillageOpium (1977)

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value53

Category winnerBohemian RoseBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

rose100%

amber88%

citrus77%

musky65%

powdery53%

floral42%

warm spicy100%

amber91%

balsamic83%

woody74%

aromatic65%

powdery56%

Scent match26%Clearly different · both 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

ClovesPepperCorianderWest Indian BayPlumJasmineMandarin OrangeBergamot

Heart

CarnationCinnamonSandalwoodPatchouliRoseOrris RootPeachLily-of-the-Valley

Base

IncenseMyrrhTolu BalsamAmberOpoponaxBenzoinLabdanumVanilla

InformationalShared notesRose, Amber, 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

Spring19

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerBohemian RoseMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men3

Unisex36

Women61

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#20,072

PerfumerSerena Ava Franco

Launched—

Reviews5

Overall rank#417

PerfumerJean Amic, Jean-Louis Sieuzac, Raymond Chaillan

Launched—

Reviews204

Category winnerOpium (1977)Higher 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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Yves Saint Laurent Opium (1977) opens like a warm, crackling hearth on a freezing winter night. The first spray hits with a sharp burst of dried clove buds, fresh black pepper, and dark plum before mellowing into rich cinnamon, spicy red carnation, and creamy sandalwood. As it settles on warm skin, deep frankincense, …

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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 Opium (1977)?

Bohemian Rose takes 4 of 7 categories. Bohemian Rose is rated 4.64/5 from 25 votes; Opium (1977) is rated 3.97/5 from 8,395 votes. Choose Bohemian Rose for a rose and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Opium (1977) for a warm spicy and amber character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Bohemian Rose or Opium (1977)?

Opium (1977) lasts longest (Opium (1977) 88/100, Bohemian Rose 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Bohemian Rose or Opium (1977)?

Opium (1977) projects furthest (Opium (1977) 82/100, Bohemian Rose 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Bohemian Rose and Opium (1977) smell similar?

Clearly different: a 26% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber and powdery accords. Common notes include Rose, Amber, Opoponax and Mandarin Orange.

Is Bohemian Rose or Opium (1977) better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Bohemian Rose and Opium (1977)?

Bohemian Rose features Rose, Taif Rose, Musk, Amber and Opoponax. Opium (1977) has top notes of Cloves, Pepper, Coriander and West Indian Bay, heart notes of Carnation, Cinnamon, Sandalwood and Patchouli, a base of Incense, Myrrh, Tolu Balsam and Amber.