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Boogie vs Ablaze

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

Updated 61 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

  • Boogie

    Choose it for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

  • Ablaze

    Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Boogie2/4
Ablaze2/4
Ratings & consensus
Not scored
Community sentiment
Not scored
Longevity
Ablaze
Sillage & projection
Boogie
Value for money
Boogie
Versatility
Not scored
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Ablaze

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
BoogieIl Profumiere
AblazeBoadicea the Victorious
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
4.00/ 5 · 1 votes
Have 0%Had 20%Want 80%
3.88/ 5 · 60 votes
Have 29%Had 23%Want 48%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
0%Love
100%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

33%Love
43%Like
2%Ok
22%Dislike
0%Hate

60 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity70
〰 Sillage75
♥ Love / hate75
⏱ Longevity77
〰 Sillage71
♥ Love / hate72
Category winners

LongevityAblaze

SillageBoogie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value75
¤ Price value42
Category winnerBoogieBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
citrus100%
fresh spicy83%
warm spicy65%
aromatic48%
amber30%
woody100%
warm spicy92%
fresh spicy84%
earthy77%
patchouli69%
citrus61%
Scent match53%Some overlap · both fresh spicy, citrus and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top
BergamotLemonMandarin OrangeNutmeg
Heart
CardamomBlack PepperRose
Base
AmberPatchouliWhite Musk
Top
PepperCardamomLemonNutmegBergamotMandarin Orange
Heart
CedarHerbal NotesGuaiac WoodLabdanumJasmineRoseYlang-Ylang
Base
PatchouliOakmossSuedeSandalwoodAmber
InformationalShared notesBergamot, Lemon, Mandarin Orange and Nutmeg. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring100
Summer0
Fall100
Winter100
Day100
Night50
Spring43
Summer21
Fall100
Winter64
Day100
Night38
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men100
Unisex0
Women0
Men29
Unisex71
Women0
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#66,336

PerfumerMassimiliano Torti

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#17,079

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews6

Category winnerAblazeHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Boogie by Il Profumiere opens with a lively citrus splash, bergamot, lemon and mandarin, then quickly turns warm and spicy with nutmeg, cardamom and black pepper. A soft rose note adds a touch of polish rather than sweetness. The dry-down settles into amber, patchouli and clean white musk, giving it a fresh-spicy, lig…

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Ablaze by Boadicea the Victorious opens with an aggressive burst of black pepper, cardamom, and lemon that hits the nose with a synthetic, toy-plastic sharpness. Once the initial harshness settles, a dry heart of cedarwood, guaiac wood, and herbal notes takes over, anchored by a dark base of oakmoss, suede, and patcho…

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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, Boogie or Ablaze?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Boogie is rated 4.00/5 from 1 votes; Ablaze is rated 3.88/5 from 60 votes. Choose Boogie for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Ablaze for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Boogie or Ablaze?

Ablaze lasts longest (Ablaze 77/100, Boogie 70/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Boogie or Ablaze?

Boogie projects furthest (Boogie 75/100, Ablaze 71/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Boogie and Ablaze smell similar?

Some overlap: a 53% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, citrus and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Lemon, Mandarin Orange and Nutmeg.

Is Boogie or Ablaze better for summer or winter?

Boogie suits daytime wear; Ablaze suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Boogie and Ablaze?

Boogie has top notes of Bergamot, Lemon, Mandarin Orange and Nutmeg, heart notes of Cardamom, Black Pepper and Rose, a base of Amber, Patchouli and White Musk. Ablaze has top notes of Pepper, Cardamom, Lemon and Nutmeg, heart notes of Cedar, Herbal Notes, Guaiac Wood and Labdanum, a base of Patchouli, Oakmoss, Suede and Sandalwood.

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