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Bohemian Rose vs Opium Orient Extreme

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

Updated 80 ratings analysed
Some overlap
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 Orient Extreme

    Choose it for a white floral and amber character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Bohemian Rose4/7
Opium Orient Extreme3/7
Ratings & consensus
Bohemian Rose
Community sentiment
Bohemian Rose
Longevity
Opium Orient Extreme
Sillage & projection
Opium Orient Extreme
Value for money
Bohemian Rose
Versatility
Bohemian Rose
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Opium Orient Extreme

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
Bohemian RoseAva Luxe
Opium Orient ExtremeYves Saint Laurent
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
4.64/ 5 · 25 votes
Have 22%Had 7%Want 70%
4.45/ 5 · 55 votes
Have 81%Had 19%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

67%Love
20%Like
4%Ok
9%Dislike
0%Hate

55 votes

Category winnerBohemian RoseMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity52
〰 Sillage54
♥ Love / hate91
⏱ Longevity77
〰 Sillage72
♥ Love / hate86
Category winners

LongevityOpium Orient Extreme

SillageOpium Orient Extreme

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value75
¤ Price value63
Category winnerBohemian RoseBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
rose100%
amber88%
citrus77%
musky65%
powdery53%
floral42%
white floral100%
amber92%
warm spicy84%
citrus77%
floral69%
vanilla61%
Scent match41%Some overlap · both amber, citrus and floral

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
Lily-of-the-ValleyMandarin OrangeBergamot
Heart
JasmineCarnationSpices
Base
AmberOpoponaxVanillaPatchouli
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
Spring47
Summer47
Fall100
Winter100
Day62
Night100
Category winnerBohemian RoseMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men0
Unisex0
Women100
Men0
Unisex33
Women67
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#20,072

PerfumerSerena Ava Franco

Launched—

Reviews5

Overall rank#7,944

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews15

Category winnerOpium Orient ExtremeHigher 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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Opium Orient Extreme by Yves Saint Laurent delivers a deep, spicy warmth built around glowing amber, peppery carnation, and sweet resinous opoponax. The opening brings a brief flash of juicy mandarin orange and crisp bergamot before softening into a lush bouquet of jasmine and lily of the valley. As the perfume settle…

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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 Orient Extreme?

Bohemian Rose takes 4 of 7 categories. Bohemian Rose is rated 4.64/5 from 25 votes; Opium Orient Extreme is rated 4.45/5 from 55 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 Orient Extreme for a white floral and amber character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Bohemian Rose or Opium Orient Extreme?

Opium Orient Extreme lasts longest (Opium Orient Extreme 77/100, Bohemian Rose 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Bohemian Rose or Opium Orient Extreme?

Opium Orient Extreme projects furthest (Opium Orient Extreme 72/100, Bohemian Rose 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Bohemian Rose and Opium Orient Extreme smell similar?

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

Is Bohemian Rose or Opium Orient Extreme 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; Opium Orient Extreme suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Bohemian Rose and Opium Orient Extreme?

Bohemian Rose features Rose, Taif Rose, Musk, Amber and Opoponax. Opium Orient Extreme has top notes of Lily-of-the-Valley, Mandarin Orange and Bergamot, heart notes of Jasmine, Carnation and Spices, a base of Amber, Opoponax, Vanilla and Patchouli.

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