Fragrance comparison

Elixir Suave vs Bogema

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 50 ratings analysed

3 wins

Elixir Suave

Ajmal

4.2010 votes

Rank #41,606 RoseMusky

Full profile Similar & dupes

70%scent match

Closely related

Bogema

Monart Parfums

3.7740 votes

Rank #37,492 WoodyRose

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Elixir Suave takes 3 of 5 categories.

Elixir Suave
Choose it for a rose and musky character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.
Bogema
Choose it for a woody and rose character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Elixir Suave3/5

Bogema1/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Elixir SuaveAjmal

BogemaMonart Parfums

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.20/ 5 · 10 votes

Have 42%Had 9%Want 49%

3.77/ 5 · 40 votes

Have 40%Had 18%Want 41%

Category winnerElixir SuaveRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

50%Love

30%Like

10%Ok

10%Dislike

0%Hate

10 votes · too few to score

30%Love

35%Like

18%Ok

18%Dislike

0%Hate

40 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate80

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate69

Category winners

LongevityTie

SillageElixir Suave

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value55

¤ Price value37

Category winnerElixir SuaveBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

rose100%

musky88%

amber77%

powdery65%

woody53%

floral42%

woody100%

rose92%

white floral84%

powdery77%

musky69%

amber61%

Scent match70%Closely related · both rose, musky and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

RosePink Pepper

Heart

Cedar

Base

MuskAmber

Top

MelonPalisander RosewoodPink Pepper

Heart

RoseJasmineIris

Base

MuskCedarAmberVetiver

InformationalShared notesRose, Pink Pepper, Cedar and Musk. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring67

Summer0

Fall67

Winter100

Day50

Night100

Spring100

Summer53

Fall100

Winter47

Day100

Night67

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#41,606

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#37,492

PerfumerMichèle Saramito

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerBogemaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Ajmal Elixir Suave is a rose-forward oriental floral that opens with rosy spice from pink pepper, then settles into a smooth rose and cedar heart. The dry-down turns musky and ambered, with a soft powdery warmth that can read slightly animalic on some skin. It suits anyone who likes rose in a warm, clean, slightly sen…

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Bogema by Monart Parfums opens with a crisp, juicy splash of ripe melon seasoned with a dash of zesty pink pepper and warm palisander rosewood. As the initial brightness settles, velvety red rose petals, airy jasmine, and powdery iris bloom across the skin, giving the fragrance a lush, romantic floral heart. In the de…

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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, Elixir Suave or Bogema?

Elixir Suave takes 3 of 5 categories. Elixir Suave is rated 4.20/5 from 10 votes; Bogema is rated 3.77/5 from 40 votes. Choose Elixir Suave for a rose and musky character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Bogema for a woody and rose character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Elixir Suave or Bogema?

They last about the same: Elixir Suave 69/100, Bogema 69/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Elixir Suave or Bogema?

Elixir Suave projects furthest (Elixir Suave 75/100, Bogema 69/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Elixir Suave and Bogema smell similar?

Closely related: a 70% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share rose, musky and woody accords. Common notes include Rose, Pink Pepper, Cedar and Musk.

Is Elixir Suave or Bogema better for summer or winter?

Elixir Suave suits evening wear; Bogema suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Elixir Suave and Bogema?

Elixir Suave has top notes of Rose and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Cedar, a base of Musk and Amber. Bogema has top notes of Melon, Palisander Rosewood and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Rose, Jasmine and Iris, a base of Musk, Cedar, Amber and Vetiver.