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Bohemian Rose vs Le Roy Soleil

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

Updated 1,049 ratings analysed
Clearly different
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Bohemian Rose takes 4 of 7 categories.

  • Bohemian Rose

    Choose it for a rose and citrus character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

  • Le Roy Soleil

    Choose it for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.

Bohemian Rose4/7
Le Roy Soleil3/7
Ratings & consensus
Le Roy Soleil
Community sentiment
Bohemian Rose
Longevity
Le Roy Soleil
Sillage & projection
Le Roy Soleil
Value for money
Bohemian Rose
Versatility
Bohemian Rose
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 RoseManoush
Le Roy SoleilSalvador Dali
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
4.14/ 5 · 35 votes
Have 51%Had 21%Want 28%
4.08/ 5 · 1,014 votes
Have 38%Had 31%Want 32%
Category winnerLe Roy SoleilRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
31%Love
57%Like
6%Ok
6%Dislike
0%Hate

35 votes

39%Love
43%Like
4%Ok
13%Dislike
1%Hate

1,014 votes

Category winnerBohemian RoseMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity57
〰 Sillage49
♥ Love / hate79
⏱ Longevity73
〰 Sillage66
♥ Love / hate77
Category winners

LongevityLe Roy Soleil

SillageLe Roy Soleil

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value73
¤ Price value60
Category winnerBohemian RoseBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
rose100%
citrus92%
musky84%
aquatic77%
fruity69%
floral61%
fruity100%
sweet92%
floral84%
warm spicy77%
woody69%
powdery61%
Scent match29%Clearly different · both fruity and floral

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top20-30 mins
Watery NotesBergamotMandarin OrangeRhubarb
Heart2-3 hrs
RoseJasminePeach
Base4-6 hrs
MuskPatchouli
Top
PineappleBrazilian RosewoodMandarin OrangePapaya flowerRhubarbAppleLemonBergamot
Heart
ApricotCinnamonCarnationOrchidCyclamenRoseJasmineLily-of-the-Valley
Base
VanillaAmberTonka BeanSandalwoodPatchouliMuskVetiver
InformationalShared notesBergamot, Mandarin Orange, Rhubarb and Rose. Durations are only published for Bohemian Rose, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring100
Summer63
Fall31
Winter13
Day100
Night25
Spring63
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Category winnerBohemian RoseMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men0
Unisex8
Women92
Men0
Unisex23
Women77
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#19,051

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews5

Overall rank#25,036

PerfumerPhilippe Romano

Launched1997

Reviews0

Category winnerBohemian RoseHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Manoush Bohemian Rose smells like walking into a chilled florist shop at dawn. Freshly cut stems hit immediately. Cool dew drops and tart rhubarb provide a crisp bite that keeps the mandarin orange lively rather than sugary. The initial alcohol flash settles within two minutes into a damp floral mist. Soon, fresh wate…

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Salvador Dali Le Roy Soleil is a warm, golden fruity oriental perfume that smells like sweet poached apricots and ripe pineapple sprinkled with cinnamon sugar. Released in 1997, it opens with a bright splash of juicy citrus, crisp rhubarb, and sweet fruit before settling into a heart of spicy carnation and velvety ros…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Bohemian Rose or Le Roy Soleil?

Bohemian Rose takes 4 of 7 categories. Bohemian Rose is rated 4.14/5 from 35 votes; Le Roy Soleil is rated 4.08/5 from 1,014 votes. Choose Bohemian Rose for a rose and citrus character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Le Roy Soleil for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Bohemian Rose or Le Roy Soleil?

Le Roy Soleil lasts longest (Le Roy Soleil 73/100, Bohemian Rose 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Bohemian Rose or Le Roy Soleil?

Le Roy Soleil projects furthest (Le Roy Soleil 66/100, Bohemian Rose 49/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Bohemian Rose and Le Roy Soleil smell similar?

Clearly different: a 29% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity and floral accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Mandarin Orange, Rhubarb and Rose.

Is Bohemian Rose or Le Roy Soleil better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Bohemian Rose and Le Roy Soleil?

Bohemian Rose has top notes of Watery Notes, Bergamot, Mandarin Orange and Rhubarb, heart notes of Rose, Jasmine and Peach, a base of Musk and Patchouli. Le Roy Soleil has top notes of Pineapple, Brazilian Rosewood, Mandarin Orange and Papaya flower, heart notes of Apricot, Cinnamon, Carnation and Orchid, a base of Vanilla, Amber, Tonka Bean and Sandalwood.

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