Fragrance comparison

Bohemian Rose vs Perry Ellis for Men Original (1985)

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

Updated 25 Oct 2026 161 ratings analysed

4 wins

Bohemian Rose

Ava Luxe

4.6425 votes

Rank #20,072 RoseAmber

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33%scent match

Clearly different

Perry Ellis for Men Original (1985)

Perry Ellis

4.36136 votes

Rank #3,698 AromaticAmber

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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.
Perry Ellis for Men Original (1985)
Choose it for a aromatic and amber character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Bohemian Rose4/7

Perry Ellis for Men Original (1985)3/7

Ratings & consensus: Bohemian Rose
Community sentiment: Bohemian Rose
Longevity: Perry Ellis for Men Original (1985)
Sillage & projection: Perry Ellis for Men Original (1985)
Value for money: Bohemian Rose
Versatility: Bohemian Rose
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Perry Ellis for Men Original (1985)

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Bohemian RoseAva Luxe

Perry Ellis for Men Original (1985)Perry Ellis

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.64/ 5 · 25 votes

Have 22%Had 7%Want 70%

4.36/ 5 · 136 votes

Have 42%Had 23%Want 35%

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

58%Love

30%Like

1%Ok

10%Dislike

0%Hate

136 votes

Category winnerBohemian RoseMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity52

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate91

⏱ Longevity74

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate84

Category winners

LongevityPerry Ellis for Men Original (1985)

SillagePerry Ellis for Men Original (1985)

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value70

Category winnerBohemian RoseBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

rose100%

amber88%

citrus77%

musky65%

powdery53%

floral42%

aromatic100%

amber92%

warm spicy84%

woody77%

citrus69%

green61%

Scent match33%Clearly different · 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

Notes

oak mossLeatherGalbanumVanilleCarnationBergamotRoseCivetAmberVetiverSandalwoodOpoponax

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesRose, Amber, Opoponax 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

Spring77

Summer39

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerBohemian RoseMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men68

Unisex28

Women4

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#20,072

PerfumerSerena Ava Franco

Launched—

Reviews5

Overall rank#3,698

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews38

Category winnerPerry Ellis for Men Original (1985)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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Perry Ellis for Men Original (1985) hits skin with bitter galbanum and bright bergamot before turning thick and spicy. A floral heart of carnation and rose settles into heavy oakmoss, dark leather, and resinous amber. It thrives outdoors in brisk autumn weather, projecting a stiff, vintage aromatic presence that stays…

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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 Perry Ellis for Men Original (1985)?

Bohemian Rose takes 4 of 7 categories. Bohemian Rose is rated 4.64/5 from 25 votes; Perry Ellis for Men Original (1985) is rated 4.36/5 from 136 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 Perry Ellis for Men Original (1985) for a aromatic and amber character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Bohemian Rose or Perry Ellis for Men Original (1985)?

Perry Ellis for Men Original (1985) lasts longest (Perry Ellis for Men Original (1985) 74/100, Bohemian Rose 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Bohemian Rose or Perry Ellis for Men Original (1985)?

Perry Ellis for Men Original (1985) projects furthest (Perry Ellis for Men Original (1985) 63/100, Bohemian Rose 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Bohemian Rose and Perry Ellis for Men Original (1985) smell similar?

Clearly different: a 33% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber and citrus accords. Common notes include Rose, Amber, Opoponax and Bergamot.

Is Bohemian Rose or Perry Ellis for Men Original (1985) 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 Perry Ellis for Men Original (1985)?

Bohemian Rose features Rose, Taif Rose, Musk, Amber and Opoponax. Perry Ellis for Men Original (1985) features oak moss, Leather, Galbanum, Vanille and Carnation.