Fragrance comparison

Bohemian Rose vs Pomelos No 21

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

Updated 2 Nov 2026 87 ratings analysed

4 wins

Bohemian Rose

Manoush

4.1435 votes

Rank #19,051 RoseCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

39%scent match

Some overlap

Pomelos No 21

M. Micallef

3.8552 votes

Rank #32,445 CitrusWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

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 ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Pomelos No 21
Choose it for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Bohemian Rose4/7

Pomelos No 213/7

Ratings & consensus: Bohemian Rose
Community sentiment: Bohemian Rose
Longevity: Pomelos No 21
Sillage & projection: Pomelos No 21
Value for money: Bohemian Rose
Versatility: Pomelos No 21
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

Pomelos No 21M. Micallef

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.14/ 5 · 35 votes

Have 51%Had 21%Want 28%

3.85/ 5 · 52 votes

Have 43%Had 23%Want 34%

Category winnerBohemian RoseRating 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

33%Love

42%Like

4%Ok

19%Dislike

2%Hate

52 votes

Category winnerBohemian RoseMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity57

〰 Sillage49

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate71

Category winners

LongevityPomelos No 21

SillagePomelos No 21

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value73

¤ Price value63

Category winnerBohemian RoseBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

rose100%

citrus92%

musky84%

aquatic77%

fruity69%

floral61%

citrus100%

white floral92%

fruity84%

green77%

sweet69%

woody61%

Scent match39%Some overlap · both citrus and fruity

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

PomeloMandarin OrangePeachRhubarb

Heart

Lily-of-the-ValleyJasmine

Base

CedarMusk

InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Rhubarb, Jasmine and Peach. 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

Spring71

Summer100

Fall35

Winter29

Day100

Night11

Category winnerPomelos No 21Most year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex8

Women92

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#19,051

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews5

Overall rank#32,445

PerfumerJean-Claude Astier

Launched—

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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Pomelos No 21 by M. Micallef is a bright citrus fragrance that blends zesty pomelo and mandarin with soft floral touches. Its opening is crisp and energetic, balanced by a gentle heart of jasmine and lily-of-the-valley. This refreshing scent settles into a clean, woody musk base, making it a reliable choice for casual…

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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 Pomelos No 21?

Bohemian Rose takes 4 of 7 categories. Bohemian Rose is rated 4.14/5 from 35 votes; Pomelos No 21 is rated 3.85/5 from 52 votes. Choose Bohemian Rose for a rose and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Pomelos No 21 for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Bohemian Rose or Pomelos No 21?

Pomelos No 21 lasts longest (Pomelos No 21 70/100, Bohemian Rose 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Bohemian Rose or Pomelos No 21?

Pomelos No 21 projects furthest (Pomelos No 21 70/100, Bohemian Rose 49/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Bohemian Rose and Pomelos No 21 smell similar?

Some overlap: a 39% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus and fruity accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Rhubarb, Jasmine and Peach.

Is Bohemian Rose or Pomelos No 21 better for summer or winter?

For summer, Pomelos No 21 is the stronger pick. For winter, Pomelos No 21 is the stronger pick. Bohemian Rose suits daytime wear; Pomelos No 21 suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Bohemian Rose and Pomelos No 21?

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. Pomelos No 21 has top notes of Pomelo, Mandarin Orange, Peach and Rhubarb, heart notes of Lily-of-the-Valley and Jasmine, a base of Cedar and Musk.