Fragrance comparison

Boudoir vs Guepard

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 3,874 ratings analysed

Boudoir

Vivienne Westwood

4.013,748 votes

Rank #192 Warm SpicyFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

38%scent match

Some overlap

Guepard

4.06126 votes

Rank #6,378 AromaticHerbal

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 7 categories split 3–3.

Boudoir
Choose it for a warm spicy and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Guepard
Choose it for a aromatic and herbal character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and versatility. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Boudoir3/7

Guepard3/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

BoudoirVivienne Westwood

GuepardGuepard

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.01/ 5 · 3,748 votes

Have 67%Had 33%Want 0%

4.06/ 5 · 126 votes

Have 21%Had 18%Want 61%

Category winnerBoudoirRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

45%Love

35%Like

2%Ok

17%Dislike

1%Hate

3,154 votes

37%Love

47%Like

1%Ok

14%Dislike

1%Hate

126 votes

Category winnerGuepardMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity83

〰 Sillage74

♥ Love / hate78

⏱ Longevity74

〰 Sillage74

♥ Love / hate76

Category winners

LongevityBoudoir

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value58

¤ Price value68

Category winnerGuepardBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

warm spicy100%

floral92%

aromatic84%

sweet77%

balsamic69%

rose61%

aromatic100%

herbal92%

fresh spicy84%

citrus77%

sweet69%

balsamic61%

Scent match38%Some overlap · both aromatic, sweet and balsamic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

AldehydesMarigoldHiacynthOrange BlossomBergamot

Heart

CarnationRoseCardamomCorianderNarcissusOrris RootJasmine

Base

VanillaTobacco LeafCinnamonSandalwoodPatchouli

Top30 to 45 minutes

MarigoldMandarin OrangeGeranium

Heart3 to 4 hours

ChamomileOrange BlossomCorianderGingerCinnamon

Base5 to 8 hours

AmberPatchouliVanilla

InformationalShared notesMarigold, Orange Blossom, Coriander and Vanilla. Durations are only published for Guepard, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring36

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring28

Summer25

Fall100

Winter59

Day97

Night100

Category winnerGuepardMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men1

Unisex12

Women86

Men0

Unisex30

Women70

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#192

PerfumerMartin Gras

Launched—

Reviews365

Overall rank#6,378

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews28

Category winnerBoudoirHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Boudoir is a rich, spicy floral with a sharp aldehydic lift up top, then a warmer heart of rose, carnation, orris and narcissus. On skin, it usually settles into a powdery mix of vanilla, tobacco leaf, sandalwood and patchouli. It reads sensual, vintage-leaning and a little provocative rather than soft or clean. If yo…

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Guepard by Guepard is an aromatic spicy perfume released in 1997 that combines bitter herbs, bright fruit, and warm resins. It opens with tangy mandarin orange, crisp geranium, and pungent marigold. The heart develops into a brew of steeped chamomile and sweet orange blossom, laced with culinary ginger, cinnamon, and …

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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, Boudoir or Guepard?

No clear winner: the 7 categories split 3–3. Boudoir is rated 4.01/5 from 3,748 votes; Guepard is rated 4.06/5 from 126 votes. Choose Boudoir for a warm spicy and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. Choose Guepard for a aromatic and herbal character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and versatility. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Boudoir or Guepard?

Boudoir lasts longest (Boudoir 83/100, Guepard 74/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Boudoir or Guepard?

Projection is very close: Boudoir 74/100, Guepard 74/100 for sillage.

Do Boudoir and Guepard smell similar?

Some overlap: a 38% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, sweet and balsamic accords. Common notes include Marigold, Orange Blossom, Coriander and Vanilla.

Is Boudoir or Guepard better for summer or winter?

For summer, Guepard is the stronger pick. For winter, Boudoir is the stronger pick. Guepard suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Boudoir and Guepard?

Boudoir has top notes of Aldehydes, Marigold, Hiacynth and Orange Blossom, heart notes of Carnation, Rose, Cardamom and Coriander, a base of Vanilla, Tobacco Leaf, Cinnamon and Sandalwood. Guepard has top notes of Marigold, Mandarin Orange and Geranium, heart notes of Chamomile, Orange Blossom, Coriander and Ginger, a base of Amber, Patchouli and Vanilla.