Fragrance comparison

Bohemian Sun vs Medea

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

Updated 2 Nov 2026 353 ratings analysed

Bohemian Sun

Manoush

3.8635 votes

Rank #40,286 White FloralCitrus

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59%scent match

Closely related

5 wins

Medea

Carla Fracci

3.93318 votes

Rank #29,702 White FloralSweet

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Medea takes 5 of 7 categories.

Bohemian Sun
Choose it for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Medea
Choose it for a white floral and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.

Bohemian Sun2/7

Medea5/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Bohemian SunManoush

MedeaCarla Fracci

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.86/ 5 · 35 votes

Have 54%Had 13%Want 33%

3.93/ 5 · 318 votes

Have 56%Had 44%Want 0%

Category winnerMedeaRating 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

26%Love

57%Like

3%Ok

14%Dislike

1%Hate

318 votes

Category winnerMedeaMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity54

〰 Sillage45

♥ Love / hate71

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate73

Category winners

LongevityMedea

SillageMedea

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value63

¤ Price value56

Category winnerBohemian SunBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

citrus83%

sweet65%

vanilla48%

animalic30%

white floral100%

sweet92%

caramel84%

vanilla77%

fruity69%

citrus61%

Scent match59%Closely related · both white floral, sweet and citrus

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

CitrusesFreesia

Heart

JasmineOrange BlossomTiare FlowerRoseLily-of-the-Valley

Base

CaramelPeachVanillaCoconutAmberMuskPrecious Woods

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 season

Spring53

Summer100

Fall59

Winter29

Day100

Night40

Spring57

Summer42

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerBohemian SunMost 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#29,702

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerMedeaHigher 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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Medea by Carla Fracci is a Floral Fruity Gourmand fragrance for women. Medea was launched in 2006. Top notes are Citruses and Freesia; middle notes are Jasmine, Orange Blossom, Tiare Flower, Rose and Lily-of-the-Valley; base notes are Caramel, Peach, Vanilla, Coconut, Amber, Musk and Precious Woods. It opens with Citr…

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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 Medea?

Medea takes 5 of 7 categories. Bohemian Sun is rated 3.86/5 from 35 votes; Medea is rated 3.93/5 from 318 votes. Choose Bohemian Sun for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Medea for a white floral and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Bohemian Sun or Medea?

Medea lasts longest (Medea 61/100, Bohemian Sun 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Bohemian Sun or Medea?

Medea projects furthest (Medea 62/100, Bohemian Sun 45/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Bohemian Sun and Medea smell similar?

Closely related: a 59% 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 Medea better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Bohemian Sun and Medea?

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. Medea has top notes of Citruses and Freesia, heart notes of Jasmine, Orange Blossom, Tiare Flower and Rose, a base of Caramel, Peach, Vanilla and Coconut.