Fragrance comparison

Bohemian Soul vs Bois Mystique

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

Updated 24 Oct 2026 851 ratings analysed

Bohemian Soul

Une Nuit Nomade

3.82414 votes

Rank #12,891 WoodyPowdery

Full profile Similar & dupes

44%scent match

Some overlap

5 wins

Bois Mystique

Houbigant

4.40437 votes

Rank #25,371 WoodyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Bois Mystique takes 5 of 8 categories.

Bohemian Soul
Choose it for a woody and powdery character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Bois Mystique
Choose it for a woody and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, evening wear.

Bohemian Soul3/8

Bois Mystique5/8

Ratings & consensus: Bois Mystique
Community sentiment: Bois Mystique
Longevity: Bois Mystique
Sillage & projection: Bois Mystique
Value for money: Bohemian Soul
Versatility: Bohemian Soul
Note pyramid (duration): Bois Mystique
Fragranxe ranking: Bohemian Soul

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Bohemian SoulUne Nuit Nomade

Bois MystiqueHoubigant

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.82/ 5 · 414 votes

Have 76%Had 24%Want 0%

4.40/ 5 · 437 votes

Have 80%Had 20%Want 0%

Category winnerBois MystiqueRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

26%Love

42%Like

22%Ok

9%Dislike

1%Hate

414 votes

57%Love

30%Like

9%Ok

4%Dislike

0%Hate

437 votes

Category winnerBois MystiqueMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity56

〰 Sillage46

♥ Love / hate71

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate85

Category winners

LongevityBois Mystique

SillageBois Mystique

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value49

¤ Price value43

Category winnerBohemian SoulBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

powdery92%

amber84%

herbal77%

aromatic69%

iris61%

woody100%

amber92%

warm spicy84%

fresh spicy77%

aromatic69%

smoky61%

Scent match44%Some overlap · both woody, amber and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top15-30 mins

ArtemisiaOlibanum

Heart2-3 hrs

Guaiac WoodIrisMyrrh

Base3-5 hrs

SandalwoodMusk

Top15-30 mins

CardamomPink PepperGingerArtemisiaBergamotNeroli

Heart2-4 hrs

IncenseCypriol Oil or NagarmothaCinnamonBlack PepperIris

Base5-7+ hrs

CedarMyrrhAmberGuaiac WoodCashmere WoodMusk

Category winnerBois MystiqueLongest dry-down: 5-7+ hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring97

Summer88

Fall100

Winter37

Day100

Night37

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter95

Day86

Night100

Category winnerBohemian SoulMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men35

Unisex54

Women11

Casual 40%Work 33%Date 19%Party 7%

Men83

Unisex13

Women3

Work 39%Date 29%Casual 22%Party 10%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#12,891

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews43

Overall rank#25,371

PerfumerLuca Maffei

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerBohemian SoulHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Une Nuit Nomade Bohemian Soul brings a dry, meditative spin to warm-weather woods. You smell bitter green artemisia and cooling olibanum immediately upon spraying. The alcohol lifts fast. Within twenty minutes, the sharp herbal edge softens into a powdery iris heart supported by smoky guaiac wood and sweet myrrh resin…

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The cardamom hits immediately. Houbigant Bois Mystique opens with a dry snap of crushed spices, bright bergamot, and peppery ginger that quickly clears away any early alcohol bite. It smells crisp, tailored, and naturally wood-focused. As the initial citrus sparkle fades over the first twenty minutes, smoky frankincen…

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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 Soul or Bois Mystique?

Bois Mystique takes 5 of 8 categories. Bohemian Soul is rated 3.82/5 from 414 votes; Bois Mystique is rated 4.40/5 from 437 votes. Choose Bohemian Soul for a woody and powdery character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Bois Mystique for a woody and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Bohemian Soul or Bois Mystique?

Bois Mystique lasts longest (Bois Mystique 60/100, Bohemian Soul 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Bohemian Soul or Bois Mystique?

Bois Mystique projects furthest (Bois Mystique 50/100, Bohemian Soul 46/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Bohemian Soul and Bois Mystique smell similar?

Some overlap: a 44% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, amber and aromatic accords. Common notes include Artemisia, Guaiac Wood, Iris and Myrrh.

Is Bohemian Soul or Bois Mystique better for summer or winter?

For summer, Bohemian Soul is the stronger pick. For winter, Bois Mystique is the stronger pick. Bohemian Soul suits daytime wear; Bois Mystique suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Bohemian Soul and Bois Mystique?

Bohemian Soul has top notes of Artemisia and Olibanum, heart notes of Guaiac Wood, Iris and Myrrh, a base of Sandalwood and Musk. Bois Mystique has top notes of Cardamom, Pink Pepper, Ginger and Artemisia, heart notes of Incense, Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha, Cinnamon and Black Pepper, a base of Cedar, Myrrh, Amber and Guaiac Wood.