Fragrance comparison

Bohemian Sun vs First Lady

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

Updated 2 Nov 2026 58 ratings analysed

Bohemian Sun

Manoush

3.8635 votes

Rank #40,286 White FloralCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

56%scent match

Closely related

3 wins

First Lady

Judith Williams

3.4323 votes

Rank #23,405 SweetCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

First Lady takes 3 of 4 categories.

Bohemian Sun
Choose it for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus. Best in summer, daytime wear.
First Lady
Choose it for a sweet and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Bohemian Sun1/4

First Lady3/4

Ratings & consensus: Bohemian Sun
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: First Lady
Sillage & projection: First Lady
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: First Lady

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Bohemian SunManoush

First LadyJudith Williams

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.86/ 5 · 35 votes

Have 54%Had 13%Want 33%

3.43/ 5 · 23 votes

Have 8%Had 8%Want 84%

Category winnerBohemian SunRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

29%Love

46%Like

9%Ok

17%Dislike

0%Hate

35 votes

29%Love

43%Like

14%Ok

14%Dislike

0%Hate

7 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity54

〰 Sillage45

♥ Love / hate71

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate63

Category winners

LongevityFirst Lady

SillageFirst Lady

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value63

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

citrus83%

sweet65%

vanilla48%

animalic30%

sweet100%

citrus92%

woody84%

white floral77%

fruity69%

caramel61%

Scent match56%Closely related · both white floral, citrus and sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

Brazilian OrangePomegranate

Heart2-4 hrs

Orange BlossomJasmineTahitian Gardenia

Base5-7 hrs

VanillaMuskCoconut

Top

Brazilian OrangePomegranateMandarin OrangeCinnamonPearItalian LemonMelon

Heart

Ylang-YlangJasmineOrange BlossomRose

Base

CaramelCoconutApricotMuskHaitian VetiverOrris RootVanillaOakmoss

InformationalShared notesBrazilian Orange, Pomegranate, Orange Blossom and Jasmine. Durations are only published for Bohemian Sun, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring53

Summer100

Fall59

Winter29

Day100

Night40

Spring67

Summer67

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night83

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex5

Women95

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#40,286

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Overall rank#23,405

PerfumerPierre Bourdon

Launched—

Reviews10

Category winnerFirst LadyHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Bohemian 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…

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First Lady by Judith Williams opens with a bright splash of Brazilian orange and pomegranate, settling into a heart of jasmine and ylang-ylang. The fragrance finds its warmth in a gourmand base of caramel, coconut, and vanilla. It is a floral-oriental composition suited for cool spring evenings or casual autumn days, …

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Bohemian Sun or First Lady?

First Lady takes 3 of 4 categories. Bohemian Sun is rated 3.86/5 from 35 votes; First Lady is rated 3.43/5 from 23 votes. Choose Bohemian Sun for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose First Lady for a sweet and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Bohemian Sun or First Lady?

First Lady lasts longest (First Lady 66/100, Bohemian Sun 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Bohemian Sun or First Lady?

First Lady projects furthest (First Lady 54/100, Bohemian Sun 45/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Bohemian Sun and First Lady smell similar?

Closely related: a 56% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, citrus and sweet accords. Common notes include Brazilian Orange, Pomegranate, Orange Blossom and Jasmine.

Is Bohemian Sun or First Lady better for summer or winter?

Bohemian Sun suits daytime wear; First Lady suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Bohemian Sun and First Lady?

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. First Lady has top notes of Brazilian Orange, Pomegranate, Mandarin Orange and Cinnamon, heart notes of Ylang-Ylang, Jasmine, Orange Blossom and Rose, a base of Caramel, Coconut, Apricot and Musk.