Fragrance comparison

Bohemian Rose vs Opium Eau de Parfum 2009

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

Updated 25 Oct 2026 7,296 ratings analysed

4 wins

Bohemian Rose

Ava Luxe

4.6425 votes

Rank #20,072 RoseAmber

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37%scent match

Some overlap

Opium Eau de Parfum 2009

Yves Saint Laurent

3.907,271 votes

Rank #958 AmberBalsamic

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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 Eau de Parfum 2009
Choose it for a amber and balsamic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Bohemian Rose4/7

Opium Eau de Parfum 20093/7

Ratings & consensus: Bohemian Rose
Community sentiment: Bohemian Rose
Longevity: Opium Eau de Parfum 2009
Sillage & projection: Opium Eau de Parfum 2009
Value for money: Bohemian Rose
Versatility: Bohemian Rose
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Opium Eau de Parfum 2009

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Bohemian RoseAva Luxe

Opium Eau de Parfum 2009Yves Saint Laurent

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.64/ 5 · 25 votes

Have 22%Had 7%Want 70%

3.90/ 5 · 7,271 votes

Have 71%Had 29%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

42%Love

32%Like

4%Ok

19%Dislike

3%Hate

7,271 votes

Category winnerBohemian RoseMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity52

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate91

⏱ Longevity82

〰 Sillage73

♥ Love / hate72

Category winners

LongevityOpium Eau de Parfum 2009

SillageOpium Eau de Parfum 2009

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value51

Category winnerBohemian RoseBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

rose100%

amber88%

citrus77%

musky65%

powdery53%

floral42%

amber100%

balsamic88%

sweet77%

warm spicy65%

citrus53%

white floral42%

Scent match37%Some overlap · both amber and citrus

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 OrangeBergamotLily-of-the-Valley

Heart

MyrhhJasmine

Base

OpoponaxAmberPatchouliVanille

InformationalShared notesAmber, Opoponax, Mandarin Orange and Bergamot. 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

Spring22

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerBohemian RoseMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men3

Unisex40

Women57

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#20,072

PerfumerSerena Ava Franco

Launched—

Reviews5

Overall rank#958

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews207

Category winnerOpium Eau de Parfum 2009Higher 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 Eau de Parfum (2009) is a bold, resinous spice blend that wraps the skin in deep warmth. It opens with a brief splash of bright mandarin orange and bergamot before settling into sweet myrrh, smooth opoponax, and a rich bed of golden amber. Unlike sweet modern candy fragrances, this modern inte…

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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 Eau de Parfum 2009?

Bohemian Rose takes 4 of 7 categories. Bohemian Rose is rated 4.64/5 from 25 votes; Opium Eau de Parfum 2009 is rated 3.90/5 from 7,271 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 Eau de Parfum 2009 for a amber and balsamic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Bohemian Rose or Opium Eau de Parfum 2009?

Opium Eau de Parfum 2009 lasts longest (Opium Eau de Parfum 2009 82/100, Bohemian Rose 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Bohemian Rose or Opium Eau de Parfum 2009?

Opium Eau de Parfum 2009 projects furthest (Opium Eau de Parfum 2009 73/100, Bohemian Rose 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Bohemian Rose and Opium Eau de Parfum 2009 smell similar?

Some overlap: a 37% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber and citrus accords. Common notes include Amber, Opoponax, Mandarin Orange and Bergamot.

Is Bohemian Rose or Opium Eau de Parfum 2009 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 Eau de Parfum 2009?

Bohemian Rose features Rose, Taif Rose, Musk, Amber and Opoponax. Opium Eau de Parfum 2009 has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Bergamot and Lily-of-the-Valley, heart notes of Myrhh and Jasmine, a base of Opoponax, Amber, Patchouli and Vanille.