Fragrance comparison

Bora Bora vs Anthomaniac

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 506 ratings analysed

Bora Bora

Liz Claiborne

3.76502 votes

Rank #4,180 White FloralFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

48%scent match

Some overlap

Anthomaniac

Ningen Parfums

3.004 votes

Rank #68,521 White FloralFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

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

Bora Bora
Choose it for a white floral and floral character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Anthomaniac
Choose it for a white floral and floral character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, evening wear.

Bora Bora2/4

Anthomaniac2/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Bora BoraLiz Claiborne

AnthomaniacNingen Parfums

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.76/ 5 · 502 votes

Have 49%Had 29%Want 22%

3.00/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 22%Had 6%Want 72%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

30%Love

41%Like

7%Ok

22%Dislike

1%Hate

502 votes

25%Love

0%Like

25%Ok

50%Dislike

0%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate69

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate50

Category winners

LongevityAnthomaniac

SillageAnthomaniac

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value82

¤ Price value63

Category winnerBora BoraBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

floral92%

tuberose84%

fresh77%

powdery69%

citrus61%

white floral100%

floral92%

woody84%

fruity77%

citrus69%

powdery61%

Scent match48%Some overlap · both white floral, floral and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Water LilyIrisMandarin Orange

Heart

TuberoseOrchidJasmineOrange Blossom

Base

GingerSandalwood

Top

BergamotMandarin OrangePassionfruit

Heart

Damask RoseRose de MaiOsmanthusTuberoseCassisGardeniaJasminePeony

Base

SandalwoodPatchouliMuskHeliotropeVanilla

InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Tuberose, Jasmine and Sandalwood. 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

Fall0

Winter29

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer33

Fall67

Winter67

Day67

Night100

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#4,180

PerfumerCalice Becker

Launched—

Reviews110

Overall rank#68,521

PerfumerEmrys Au, Eugene Au

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerBora BoraHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Bora Bora by Liz Claiborne opens with a splash of crisp water lily and bright mandarin orange, grounded by a subtle touch of powdery iris. Created in 2002 by perfumer Calice Becker, this white floral composition quickly shifts into a lush heart dominated by tuberose, jasmine, orange blossom, and pink orchid. Instead o…

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Anthomaniac by Ningen Parfums presents a dense floral arrangement backed by heavy woods. Bright passionfruit and bergamot flash in the opening before giving way to rich osmanthus, ylang-ylang, and tuberose. The base brings dry patchouli and earthy sandalwood alongside clean musk. It suits lovers of strong yellow and w…

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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, Bora Bora or Anthomaniac?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Bora Bora is rated 3.76/5 from 502 votes; Anthomaniac is rated 3.00/5 from 4 votes. Choose Bora Bora for a white floral and floral character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Anthomaniac for a white floral and floral character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Bora Bora or Anthomaniac?

Anthomaniac lasts longest (Anthomaniac 73/100, Bora Bora 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Bora Bora or Anthomaniac?

Anthomaniac projects furthest (Anthomaniac 67/100, Bora Bora 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Bora Bora and Anthomaniac smell similar?

Some overlap: a 48% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, floral and powdery accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Tuberose, Jasmine and Sandalwood.

Is Bora Bora or Anthomaniac better for summer or winter?

Anthomaniac suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Bora Bora and Anthomaniac?

Bora Bora has top notes of Water Lily, Iris and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Tuberose, Orchid, Jasmine and Orange Blossom, a base of Ginger and Sandalwood. Anthomaniac has top notes of Bergamot, Mandarin Orange and Passionfruit, heart notes of Damask Rose, Rose de Mai, Osmanthus and Tuberose, a base of Sandalwood, Patchouli, Musk and Heliotrope.