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Bohemian Soul vs Topaz

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

Updated 680 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Topaz takes 4 of 7 categories.

  • Bohemian Soul

    Choose it for a woody and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.

  • Topaz

    Choose it for a woody and amber character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter.

Bohemian Soul3/7
Topaz4/7
Ratings & consensus
Bohemian Soul
Community sentiment
Bohemian Soul
Longevity
Topaz
Sillage & projection
Topaz
Value for money
Topaz
Versatility
Bohemian Soul
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Topaz

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
Bohemian SoulUne Nuit Nomade
TopazJudith Leiber
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
3.82/ 5 · 414 votes
Have 76%Had 24%Want 0%
3.83/ 5 · 266 votes
Have 73%Had 27%Want 0%
Category winnerBohemian SoulRating 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

25%Love
48%Like
7%Ok
16%Dislike
4%Hate

254 votes

Category winnerBohemian SoulMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity56
〰 Sillage46
♥ Love / hate71
⏱ Longevity71
〰 Sillage68
♥ Love / hate69
Category winners

LongevityTopaz

SillageTopaz

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value49
¤ Price value71
Category winnerTopazBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
woody100%
powdery92%
amber84%
herbal77%
aromatic69%
iris61%
woody100%
amber92%
sweet84%
warm spicy77%
fruity69%
balsamic61%
Scent match36%Some overlap · both woody and amber

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
MangoKiwiCassisBergamot
Heart
MyrrhYlang-YlangOlibanumTaif RoseViolet LeafJasmineWater LilyLily-of-the-Valley
Base
Agarwood (Oud)PatchouliGuaiac WoodVanilleSandalwoodCedarMusk
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
Spring19
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Category winnerBohemian SoulMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men35
Unisex54
Women11
Casual 40%Work 33%Date 19%Party 7%
Men0
Unisex26
Women74
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#12,891

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews43

Overall rank#7,084

PerfumerHugh Spencer

Launched—

Reviews33

Category winnerTopazHigher 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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Topaz by Judith Leiber opens with a bright splash of mango and kiwi before shifting into a deep, resinous heart of myrrh and olibanum. Designed for glamorous evenings, this oriental floral creates a warm, woody aura on the skin. It feels like a vintage treasure, favoring those who enjoy heavy, complex scents during co…

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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 Topaz?

Topaz takes 4 of 7 categories. Bohemian Soul is rated 3.82/5 from 414 votes; Topaz is rated 3.83/5 from 266 votes. Choose Bohemian Soul for a woody and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Topaz for a woody and amber character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Bohemian Soul or Topaz?

Topaz lasts longest (Topaz 71/100, Bohemian Soul 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Bohemian Soul or Topaz?

Topaz projects furthest (Topaz 68/100, Bohemian Soul 46/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Bohemian Soul and Topaz smell similar?

Some overlap: a 36% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and amber accords. Common notes include Olibanum, Guaiac Wood, Myrrh and Sandalwood.

Is Bohemian Soul or Topaz better for summer or winter?

For summer, Bohemian Soul is the stronger pick. For winter, Topaz is the stronger pick. Bohemian Soul suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Bohemian Soul and Topaz?

Bohemian Soul has top notes of Artemisia and Olibanum, heart notes of Guaiac Wood, Iris and Myrrh, a base of Sandalwood and Musk. Topaz has top notes of Mango, Kiwi, Cassis and Bergamot, heart notes of Myrrh, Ylang-Ylang, Olibanum and Taif Rose, a base of Agarwood (Oud), Patchouli, Guaiac Wood and Vanille.

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