Bohemian Sun vs La African Drummer
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
56%scent match
Closely related
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
La African Drummer takes 4 of 7 categories.
Bohemian SunChoose it for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear.
La African DrummerChoose it for a musky and white floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring.
Bohemian Sun3/7
La African Drummer4/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Bohemian Sun
- Community sentiment
- Bohemian Sun
- Longevity
- La African Drummer
- Sillage & projection
- La African Drummer
- Value for money
- La African Drummer
- Versatility
- Bohemian Sun
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- La African Drummer
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Bohemian SunManoushLa African DrummerLattafa PerfumesWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.86/ 5 · 35 votes
Have 54%Had 13%Want 33%
3.44/ 5 · 381 votes
Have 81%Had 19%Want 0%
Category winnerBohemian SunRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate29%Love
46%Like
9%Ok
17%Dislike
0%Hate
35 votes
32%Love
32%Like
17%Ok
14%Dislike
5%Hate
317 votes
Category winnerBohemian SunMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityLa African Drummer
SillageLa African Drummer
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerLa African DrummerBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwhite floral100%
citrus83%
sweet65%
vanilla48%
animalic30%
musky100%
white floral92%
sweet84%
yellow floral77%
coconut69%
citrus61%
Scent match56%Closely related · both white floral, sweet and citrus
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
CoconutBergamot
Heart
Ylang-YlangJasmineOrange Blossom
Base
MuskAmbroxanVanilla
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
Spring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter33
Day–
Night–
Category winnerBohemian SunMost 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#7,641
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews26
Category winnerLa African DrummerHigher 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 →La African Drummer by Lattafa Perfumes presents a vibrant, unisex aromatic profile defined by creamy coconut and bright bergamot. At its heart, a floral blend of ylang-ylang and jasmine adds depth, while the base of vanilla and ambroxan creates a lasting, musky finish. This 2024 release is a striking choice for those …
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 La African Drummer?
La African Drummer takes 4 of 7 categories. Bohemian Sun is rated 3.86/5 from 35 votes; La African Drummer is rated 3.44/5 from 381 votes. Choose Bohemian Sun for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose La African Drummer for a musky and white floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring.
Which lasts longer, Bohemian Sun or La African Drummer?
La African Drummer lasts longest (La African Drummer 74/100, Bohemian Sun 54/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Bohemian Sun or La African Drummer?
La African Drummer projects furthest (La African Drummer 64/100, Bohemian Sun 45/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Bohemian Sun and La African Drummer smell similar?
Closely related: a 56% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, sweet and citrus accords. Common notes include Orange Blossom, Jasmine, Vanilla and Musk.
Is Bohemian Sun or La African Drummer better for summer or winter?
For summer, Bohemian Sun is the stronger pick. For winter, La African Drummer is the stronger pick. Bohemian Sun suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Bohemian Sun and La African Drummer?
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. La African Drummer has top notes of Coconut and Bergamot, heart notes of Ylang-Ylang, Jasmine and Orange Blossom, a base of Musk, Ambroxan and Vanilla.
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