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Catwalk vs Boum Be Different

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

Updated 79 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Catwalk takes 4 of 5 categories.

  • Catwalk

    Choose it for a white floral and musky character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

  • Boum Be Different

    Choose it for a citrus and fruity character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Catwalk4/5
Boum Be Different1/5
Ratings & consensus
Catwalk
Community sentiment
Not scored
Longevity
Catwalk
Sillage & projection
Catwalk
Value for money
Boum Be Different
Versatility
Not scored
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Catwalk

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
CatwalkArmaf
Boum Be DifferentJeanne Arthes
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
4.25/ 5 · 55 votes
Have 27%Had 3%Want 70%
3.92/ 5 · 24 votes
Have 23%Had 15%Want 62%
Category winnerCatwalkRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
47%Love
36%Like
13%Ok
2%Dislike
2%Hate

55 votes

38%Love
38%Like
8%Ok
13%Dislike
4%Hate

24 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity63
〰 Sillage51
♥ Love / hate81
⏱ Longevity49
〰 Sillage48
♥ Love / hate73
Category winners

LongevityCatwalk

SillageCatwalk

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value73
¤ Price value100
Category winnerBoum Be DifferentBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
white floral100%
musky92%
powdery84%
citrus77%
vanilla69%
amber61%
citrus100%
fruity92%
woody84%
floral77%
white floral69%
fresh61%
Scent match35%Some overlap · both citrus and white floral

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top
CitrusesMandarin OrangeOrange
Heart
LilyJasminePeach
Base
MuskVanillaAmbroxan
Top20-30 mins
CitrusesBlueberryOrangeBlack CurrantMandarin OrangeLavender
Heart2-3 hrs
JasmineApple BlossomYlang-YlangPeachFreesiaRose
Base4-6 hrs
MahoganyMuskAmberBenzoin
InformationalShared notesCitruses, Mandarin Orange, Orange and Jasmine. Durations are only published for Boum Be Different, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring100
Summer84
Fall52
Winter28
Day100
Night50
Spring100
Summer92
Fall23
Winter0
Day100
Night14
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men0
Unisex8
Women92
Men0
Unisex0
Women100
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#13,520

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews9

Overall rank#55,120

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerCatwalkHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Armaf Catwalk opens with a bright splash of orange and Mandarin orange, giving a sunny first impression. As the citrus notes settle, the scent shifts toward a fresh floral heart where green lily and sweet jasmine take center stage, balanced by a soft touch of peach. The base grounds the fragrance with warm vanilla and…

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Boum Be Different opens with a lively burst of sweet blueberry, tangy mandarin orange, and a touch of tart black currant. It immediately smells like opening a jar of fruit jam next to a pitcher of fresh citrus juice. Within twenty minutes, the opening brightness softens into a cheerful floral heart featuring delicate …

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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.

Recent comparisons

Head-to-head activity from live history

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Catwalk or Boum Be Different?

Catwalk takes 4 of 5 categories. Catwalk is rated 4.25/5 from 55 votes; Boum Be Different is rated 3.92/5 from 24 votes. Choose Catwalk for a white floral and musky character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Boum Be Different for a citrus and fruity character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Catwalk or Boum Be Different?

Catwalk lasts longest (Catwalk 63/100, Boum Be Different 49/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Catwalk or Boum Be Different?

Catwalk projects furthest (Catwalk 51/100, Boum Be Different 48/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Catwalk and Boum Be Different smell similar?

Some overlap: a 35% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus and white floral accords. Common notes include Citruses, Mandarin Orange, Orange and Jasmine.

Is Catwalk or Boum Be Different better for summer or winter?

Catwalk suits daytime wear; Boum Be Different suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Catwalk and Boum Be Different?

Catwalk has top notes of Citruses, Mandarin Orange and Orange, heart notes of Lily, Jasmine and Peach, a base of Musk, Vanilla and Ambroxan. Boum Be Different has top notes of Citruses, Blueberry, Orange and Black Currant, heart notes of Jasmine, Apple Blossom, Ylang-Ylang and Peach, a base of Mahogany, Musk, Amber and Benzoin.

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