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Bohemian Soul vs Take me to Church

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

Updated 575 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Take me to Church takes 6 of 7 categories.

  • Bohemian Soul

    Choose it for a woody and powdery character. Wins on versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.

  • Take me to Church

    Choose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear.

Bohemian Soul1/7
Take me to Church6/7
Ratings & consensus
Take me to Church
Community sentiment
Take me to Church
Longevity
Take me to Church
Sillage & projection
Take me to Church
Value for money
Take me to Church
Versatility
Bohemian Soul
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Take me to Church

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
Bohemian SoulUne Nuit Nomade
Take me to ChurchToskovat'
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
3.82/ 5 · 414 votes
Have 76%Had 24%Want 0%
4.14/ 5 · 161 votes
Have 5%Had 1%Want 93%
Category winnerTake me to ChurchRating 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

60%Love
24%Like
6%Ok
1%Dislike
8%Hate

96 votes

Category winnerTake me to ChurchMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity56
〰 Sillage46
♥ Love / hate71
⏱ Longevity82
〰 Sillage71
♥ Love / hate81
Category winners

LongevityTake me to Church

SillageTake me to Church

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value49
¤ Price value53
Category winnerTake me to ChurchBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
woody100%
powdery92%
amber84%
herbal77%
aromatic69%
iris61%
amber100%
woody92%
warm spicy84%
fresh spicy77%
aromatic69%
balsamic61%
Scent match42%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
Top
Elemi resinDustBlack PepperAldehydesSolar NotesPink PepperClovesSaffron
Heart
elemiOlibanumFrankincensePepperCandle WaxMyrrhResinLeather
Base
StoneTarAmbretteMuskGuaiac WoodSandalwood
InformationalShared notesOlibanum, Guaiac Wood, Myrrh and Sandalwood. Durations are only published for Bohemian Soul, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring97
Summer88
Fall100
Winter37
Day100
Night37
Spring59
Summer32
Fall95
Winter100
Day58
Night100
Category winnerBohemian SoulMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men35
Unisex54
Women11
Casual 40%Work 33%Date 19%Party 7%
Men49
Unisex41
Women10
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#12,891

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews43

Overall rank#1,992

PerfumerDavid-Lev Jipa-Slivinschi

Launched—

Reviews80

Category winnerTake me to ChurchHigher 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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Take me to Church by Toskovat' is an aromatic spicy composition that captures the atmosphere of a solemn, incense-filled sanctuary. It combines elements of elemi resin, black pepper, and candle wax to create a highly atmospheric, dark, and evocative scent profile. This perfume is intended for those who appreciate nich…

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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Bohemian Soul or Take me to Church?

Take me to Church takes 6 of 7 categories. Bohemian Soul is rated 3.82/5 from 414 votes; Take me to Church is rated 4.14/5 from 161 votes. Choose Bohemian Soul for a woody and powdery character. Wins on versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Take me to Church for a amber and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Bohemian Soul or Take me to Church?

Take me to Church lasts longest (Take me to Church 82/100, Bohemian Soul 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Bohemian Soul or Take me to Church?

Take me to Church projects furthest (Take me to Church 71/100, Bohemian Soul 46/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Bohemian Soul and Take me to Church smell similar?

Some overlap: a 42% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, amber and aromatic accords. Common notes include Olibanum, Guaiac Wood, Myrrh and Sandalwood.

Is Bohemian Soul or Take me to Church better for summer or winter?

For summer, Bohemian Soul is the stronger pick. For winter, Take me to Church is the stronger pick. Bohemian Soul suits daytime wear; Take me to Church suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Bohemian Soul and Take me to Church?

Bohemian Soul has top notes of Artemisia and Olibanum, heart notes of Guaiac Wood, Iris and Myrrh, a base of Sandalwood and Musk. Take me to Church has top notes of Elemi resin, Dust, Black Pepper and Aldehydes, heart notes of elemi, Olibanum, Frankincense and Pepper, a base of Stone, Tar, Ambrette and Musk.

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