Fragrance comparison

Ciao vs Boucheron Pour Homme

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

Updated 9 Oct 2026 2,205 ratings analysed

3 wins

Ciao

Houbigant

4.2524 votes

Rank #47,593 WoodyGreen

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55%scent match

Closely related

Boucheron Pour Homme

Boucheron

3.942,181 votes

Rank #689 CitrusAromatic

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Ciao takes 3 of 5 categories.

Ciao
Choose it for a woody and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Boucheron Pour Homme
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Ciao3/5

Boucheron Pour Homme2/5

Ratings & consensus: Ciao
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Ciao
Sillage & projection: Ciao
Value for money: Boucheron Pour Homme
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Boucheron Pour Homme

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

CiaoHoubigant

Boucheron Pour HommeBoucheron

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.25/ 5 · 24 votes

Have 35%Had 17%Want 48%

3.94/ 5 · 2,181 votes

Have 74%Had 26%Want 0%

Category winnerCiaoRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

50%Love

33%Like

8%Ok

8%Dislike

0%Hate

24 votes · too few to score

39%Love

41%Like

6%Ok

13%Dislike

2%Hate

1,995 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity93

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate76

Category winners

LongevityCiao

SillageCiao

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value63

¤ Price value76

Category winnerBoucheron Pour HommeBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

green92%

earthy84%

floral77%

fresh spicy69%

aromatic61%

citrus100%

aromatic92%

woody84%

amber77%

fresh spicy69%

earthy61%

Scent match55%Closely related · both woody, aromatic and earthy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

FruitsCuminGreen NotesLemonPalisander RosewoodBasilOsmanthus

Heart2-4 hrs

Orris RootRoseHyacinthJasmineLily-of-the-ValleyCarnationYlang-YlangCassis

Base8-10+ hrs

OakmossLeatherSandalwoodAmberVetiverPatchouliMuskBenzoin

Top

LemonLemon VerbenaBergamotLavenderOrangeBasilMandarin Orange

Heart

CarnationRoseJasmineYlang-YlangLily-of-the-ValleyOrris Root

Base

OakmossVetiverSandalwoodIncenseMuskBenzoinAmberTonka Bean

InformationalShared notesLemon, Basil, Orris Root and Rose. Durations are only published for Ciao, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring50

Summer50

Fall100

Winter50

Day100

Night64

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter57

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex17

Women83

Casual 39%Work 30%Date 18%Party 12%

Men89

Unisex9

Women2

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#47,593

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#689

PerfumerFrancis Deleamont, Jean-Pierre Bethouart, Raymond Chaillan

Launched—

Reviews250

Category winnerBoucheron Pour HommeHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Houbigant Ciao launches with a sharp crack of green basil, bitter lemon, and pungent cumin. It does not apologize for its vintage power. Give it five minutes to settle past the initial alcohol lift. Soon, a rich bouquet of spicy carnation, hyacinth, and powdery orris root blooms across your skin. The sweetness is mini…

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Boucheron Pour Homme opens with a sharp burst of lemon verbena, bergamot, and basil before settling into a soapy carnation and rose heart. Built on an oakmoss, vetiver, and sandalwood base, it offers a clean, refined barbershop feel that shines during spring and summer office days. It suits mature wearers who value st…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Ciao or Boucheron Pour Homme?

Ciao takes 3 of 5 categories. Ciao is rated 4.25/5 from 24 votes; Boucheron Pour Homme is rated 3.94/5 from 2,181 votes. Choose Ciao for a woody and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Boucheron Pour Homme for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Ciao or Boucheron Pour Homme?

Ciao lasts longest (Ciao 93/100, Boucheron Pour Homme 71/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Ciao or Boucheron Pour Homme?

Ciao projects furthest (Ciao 75/100, Boucheron Pour Homme 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Ciao and Boucheron Pour Homme smell similar?

Closely related: a 55% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and earthy accords. Common notes include Lemon, Basil, Orris Root and Rose.

Is Ciao or Boucheron Pour Homme better for summer or winter?

Ciao suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Ciao and Boucheron Pour Homme?

Ciao has top notes of Fruits, Cumin, Green Notes and Lemon, heart notes of Orris Root, Rose, Hyacinth and Jasmine, a base of Oakmoss, Leather, Sandalwood and Amber. Boucheron Pour Homme has top notes of Lemon, Lemon Verbena, Bergamot and Lavender, heart notes of Carnation, Rose, Jasmine and Ylang-Ylang, a base of Oakmoss, Vetiver, Sandalwood and Incense.