Bohemian Sun vs Carnal Heat
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
48%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.
Bohemian SunChoose it for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Carnal HeatChoose it for a white floral and coconut character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Bohemian Sun2/4
Carnal Heat2/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Bohemian Sun
- Sillage & projection
- Carnal Heat
- Value for money
- Bohemian Sun
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Carnal Heat
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Bohemian SunManoushCarnal HeatAholicWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.86/ 5 · 35 votes
Have 54%Had 13%Want 33%
4.25/ 5 · 8 votes
Have 15%Had 6%Want 79%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate29%Love
46%Like
9%Ok
17%Dislike
0%Hate
35 votes
50%Love
25%Like
25%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
8 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityBohemian Sun
SillageCarnal Heat
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerBohemian SunBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwhite floral100%
citrus83%
sweet65%
vanilla48%
animalic30%
white floral100%
coconut92%
tuberose84%
musky77%
sweet69%
vanilla61%
Scent match48%Some overlap · both white floral, sweet and vanilla
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop15-30 mins
Brazilian OrangePomegranate
Heart2-4 hrs
Orange BlossomJasmineTahitian Gardenia
Base5-7 hrs
VanillaMuskCoconut
Top
CoconutBergamotCardamomSolar Notes
Heart
Orange BlossomFrangipaniJasmineMugane
Base
TuberoseMuskVanilla
InformationalShared notesOrange Blossom, Jasmine, Vanilla and Musk. Durations are only published for Bohemian Sun, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring53
Summer100
Fall59
Winter29
Day100
Night40
Spring0
Summer100
Fall0
Winter0
Day100
Night–
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#40,286
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews3
Overall rank#22,250
PerfumerMathieu Nardin
Launched—
Reviews6
Category winnerCarnal HeatHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotBohemian Sun by Manoush is a sunny floral fragrance built around sweet white blossoms and creamy tropical accents. It opens with bright Brazilian orange and tart pomegranate. The citrus pops immediately. Within minutes, the heart takes over with lush orange blossom, sunny jasmine, and velvety Tahitian gardenia. It fee…
Reviews →Carnal Heat reads as a solar white floral with creamy coconut up top, then settles into musky vanilla and tuberose. It gives the impression of warm skin, bright light, and beachy softness rather than sharp freshness. If you enjoy sunlit florals in the Soleil Blanc lane, this looks like an easy one to sample first. The…
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 Sun or Carnal Heat?
No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Bohemian Sun is rated 3.86/5 from 35 votes; Carnal Heat is rated 4.25/5 from 8 votes. Choose Bohemian Sun for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Carnal Heat for a white floral and coconut character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Bohemian Sun or Carnal Heat?
Bohemian Sun lasts longest (Bohemian Sun 54/100, Carnal Heat 50/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Bohemian Sun or Carnal Heat?
Carnal Heat projects furthest (Carnal Heat 75/100, Bohemian Sun 45/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Bohemian Sun and Carnal Heat smell similar?
Some overlap: a 48% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, sweet and vanilla accords. Common notes include Orange Blossom, Jasmine, Vanilla and Musk.
Is Bohemian Sun or Carnal Heat better for summer or winter?
Bohemian Sun suits daytime wear; Carnal Heat suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Bohemian Sun and Carnal Heat?
Bohemian Sun has top notes of Brazilian Orange and Pomegranate, heart notes of Orange Blossom, Jasmine and Tahitian Gardenia, a base of Vanilla, Musk and Coconut. Carnal Heat has top notes of Coconut, Bergamot, Cardamom and Solar Notes, heart notes of Orange Blossom, Frangipani, Jasmine and Mugane, a base of Tuberose, Musk and Vanilla.
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