Fragrance comparison

Bohemian Rose vs X For Women

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

Updated 2 Nov 2026 1,099 ratings analysed

Bohemian Rose

Manoush

4.1435 votes

Rank #19,051 RoseCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

26%scent match

Clearly different

5 wins

X For Women

Clive Christian

4.051,064 votes

Rank #2,971 FruitySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

X For Women takes 5 of 7 categories.

Bohemian Rose
Choose it for a rose and citrus character. Wins on community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
X For Women
Choose it for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall.

Bohemian Rose2/7

X For Women5/7

Ratings & consensus: X For Women
Community sentiment: Bohemian Rose
Longevity: X For Women
Sillage & projection: X For Women
Value for money: Bohemian Rose
Versatility: X For Women
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: X For Women

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Bohemian RoseManoush

X For WomenClive Christian

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.14/ 5 · 35 votes

Have 51%Had 21%Want 28%

4.05/ 5 · 1,064 votes

Category winnerX For WomenRating 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

52%Love

7%Like

7%Ok

16%Dislike

19%Hate

194 votes

Category winnerBohemian RoseMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity57

〰 Sillage49

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate64

Category winners

LongevityX For Women

SillageX For Women

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value73

¤ Price value26

Category winnerBohemian RoseBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

rose100%

citrus92%

musky84%

aquatic77%

fruity69%

floral61%

fruity100%

sweet84%

woody73%

powdery67%

green61%

patchouli59%

Scent match26%Clearly different · both 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

PeachPineappleRhuburbMandarin OrangeBergamotIvy

Heart

JasmineOrris RootRoseMignonetteLily-of-the-Valley

Base

PatchouliMuskVanillaFrench labdanumVetiverVirginia Cedar

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Mandarin Orange, Rose and Jasmine. 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

Spring88

Summer53

Fall100

Winter84

Day–

Night–

Category winnerX For WomenMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex8

Women92

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Date 50%Party 50%Work 0%Casual 0%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#19,051

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews5

Overall rank#2,971

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews81

Category winnerX For WomenHigher 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…

Reviews →

X For Women by Clive Christian is a Chypre Fruity fragrance for women. Top notes are Peach, Pineapple, Rhuburb, Mandarin Orange, Bergamot and Ivy; middle notes are Jasmine, Orris Root, Rose, Mignonette and Lily-of-the-Valley; base notes are Patchouli, Musk, Vanilla, French labdanum, Vetiver and Virginia Cedar.

Reviews →

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 X For Women?

X For Women takes 5 of 7 categories. Bohemian Rose is rated 4.14/5 from 35 votes; X For Women is rated 4.05/5 from 1,064 votes. Choose Bohemian Rose for a rose and citrus character. Wins on community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose X For Women for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall.

Which lasts longer, Bohemian Rose or X For Women?

X For Women lasts longest (X For Women 75/100, Bohemian Rose 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Bohemian Rose or X For Women?

X For Women projects furthest (X For Women 66/100, Bohemian Rose 49/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Bohemian Rose and X For Women smell similar?

Clearly different: a 26% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Mandarin Orange, Rose and Jasmine.

Is Bohemian Rose or X For Women better for summer or winter?

For summer, Bohemian Rose is the stronger pick. For winter, X For Women is the stronger pick. Bohemian Rose suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Bohemian Rose and X For Women?

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. X For Women has top notes of Peach, Pineapple, Rhuburb and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Jasmine, Orris Root, Rose and Mignonette, a base of Patchouli, Musk, Vanilla and French labdanum.