Fragrance comparison

Damascus vs Boheme

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 133 ratings analysed

4 wins

Damascus

Gritti

4.22123 votes

Rank #11,681 Warm SpicyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

46%scent match

Some overlap

Boheme

Olivina Napa Valley

4.1010 votes

Rank #36,257 AmberWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Damascus takes 4 of 4 categories.

Damascus
Choose it for a warm spicy and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.
Boheme
Choose it for a amber and warm spicy character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Damascus4/4

Boheme0/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

DamascusGritti

BohemeOlivina Napa Valley

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.22/ 5 · 123 votes

Have 30%Had 17%Want 53%

4.10/ 5 · 10 votes

Have 12%Had 2%Want 85%

Category winnerDamascusRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

41%Love

46%Like

9%Ok

5%Dislike

0%Hate

123 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

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate80

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate78

Category winners

LongevityDamascus

SillageDamascus

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value46

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

warm spicy100%

amber92%

cinnamon84%

citrus77%

sweet69%

woody61%

amber100%

warm spicy92%

fresh spicy84%

balsamic77%

woody69%

sweet61%

Scent match46%Some overlap · both warm spicy, amber and sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top1 to 2 hours

CinnamonOrangeNeroli

Heart3 to 5 hours

MyrrhTobaccoSandalwood

Base4 to 7 hours

AmberPatchouli

Top

PepperBergamotLemonPalisander RosewoodNeroliGalbanum

Heart

RoseHoneyGeraniumIrisLilyCarnationJasmineLilac

Base

TobaccoIncenseMyrrhPeru BalsamBenzoinCedarAmberTolu Balsam

InformationalShared notesNeroli, Myrrh, Tobacco and Amber. Durations are only published for Damascus, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring23

Summer21

Fall100

Winter88

Day90

Night100

Spring100

Summer0

Fall50

Winter50

Day100

Night67

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men20

Unisex51

Women29

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#11,681

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews5

Overall rank#36,257

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Category winnerDamascusHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Damascus is an oriental spicy fragrance built around a core of dry cinnamon, bitter orange, and sacred resins. The opening pairs a sharp sprinkle of cinnamon with zesty orange and neroli before shifting toward an antique resinous heart. In the middle, myrrh and unsmoked tobacco leaf mingle with warm sandalwood to evok…

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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…

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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, Damascus or Boheme?

Damascus takes 4 of 4 categories. Damascus is rated 4.22/5 from 123 votes; Boheme is rated 4.10/5 from 10 votes. Choose Damascus for a warm spicy and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Boheme for a amber and warm spicy character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Damascus or Boheme?

Damascus lasts longest (Damascus 73/100, Boheme 70/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Damascus or Boheme?

Damascus projects furthest (Damascus 67/100, Boheme 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Damascus and Boheme smell similar?

Some overlap: a 46% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, amber and sweet accords. Common notes include Neroli, Myrrh, Tobacco and Amber.

Is Damascus or Boheme better for summer or winter?

Damascus suits evening wear; Boheme suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Damascus and Boheme?

Damascus has top notes of Cinnamon, Orange and Neroli, heart notes of Myrrh, Tobacco and Sandalwood, a base of Amber and Patchouli. 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.