Chamade vs Boheme
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
35%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Chamade takes 3 of 4 categories.
ChamadeChoose it for a green and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
BohemeChoose it for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Chamade3/4
Boheme1/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Chamade
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Boheme
- Sillage & projection
- Chamade
- Value for money
- Not scored
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Chamade
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
ChamadeGuerlainBohemeOlivina Napa ValleyWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.23/ 5 · 1,900 votes
Have 47%Had 17%Want 36%
4.10/ 5 · 10 votes
Have 12%Had 2%Want 85%
Category winnerChamadeRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate48%Love
38%Like
2%Ok
11%Dislike
0%Hate
1,900 votes
50%Love
20%Like
20%Ok
10%Dislike
0%Hate
10 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityBoheme
SillageChamade
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerNot enough dataBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothgreen100%
amber92%
floral84%
balsamic77%
rose69%
fresh61%
amber100%
warm spicy92%
fresh spicy84%
balsamic77%
woody69%
sweet61%
Scent match35%Some overlap · both amber and balsamic
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop30 to 45 minutes
HiacynthAldehydesRoseJasmineBergamot
Heart2 to 4 hours
GalbanumLilacLily-of-the-ValleyCloves
Base4 to 8 hours
Tolu BalsamBenzoinPeru BalsamAmberVetiverVanillaSandalwood
Top
PepperBergamotLemonPalisander RosewoodNeroliGalbanum
Heart
RoseHoneyGeraniumIrisLilyCarnationJasmineLilac
Base
TobaccoIncenseMyrrhPeru BalsamBenzoinCedarAmberTolu Balsam
InformationalShared notesRose, Jasmine, Bergamot and Galbanum. Durations are only published for Chamade, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer48
Fall82
Winter41
Day100
Night62
Spring100
Summer0
Fall50
Winter50
Day100
Night67
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesNot enough votes yet
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#835
PerfumerJean-Paul Guerlain
Launched—
Reviews162
Overall rank#36,528
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews3
Category winnerChamadeHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotChamade by Guerlain presents a green, floral opening that shifts into a warm, resinous drydown. Introduced in 1969, it pairs crisp hyacinth, sparkling aldehydes, and bergamot with a sharp bite of bitter galbanum. As the brisk start softens, lush middle notes of lilac, rose, jasmine, and lily-of-the-valley fill the hea…
Reviews →Boheme opens with a sharp burst of galbanum and bergamot, backed by a pinch of dry black pepper. The initial green bite quickly softens as honeyed rose and dusty iris move to the front, creating a textured floral heart that feels vintage. The base settles into a warm, resinous mix of Peru balsam, myrrh, and dry tobacc…
Reviews →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, Chamade or Boheme?
Chamade takes 3 of 4 categories. Chamade is rated 4.23/5 from 1,900 votes; Boheme is rated 4.10/5 from 10 votes. Choose Chamade for a green and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Boheme for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Chamade or Boheme?
Boheme lasts longest (Boheme 70/100, Chamade 67/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Chamade or Boheme?
Chamade projects furthest (Chamade 61/100, Boheme 50/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Chamade and Boheme smell similar?
Some overlap: a 35% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber and balsamic accords. Common notes include Rose, Jasmine, Bergamot and Galbanum.
Is Chamade or Boheme better for summer or winter?
Chamade suits daytime wear; Boheme suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Chamade and Boheme?
Chamade has top notes of Hiacynth, Aldehydes, Rose and Jasmine, heart notes of Galbanum, Lilac, Lily-of-the-Valley and Cloves, a base of Tolu Balsam, Benzoin, Peru Balsam and Amber. Boheme has top notes of Pepper, Bergamot, Lemon and Palisander Rosewood, heart notes of Rose, Honey, Geranium and Iris, a base of Tobacco, Incense, Myrrh and Peru Balsam.
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