Fragrance comparison

English Breakfast vs Boheme

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 53 ratings analysed

English Breakfast

Mark Buxton

3.4043 votes

Rank #23,502 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

51%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?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

English Breakfast
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Boheme
Choose it for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.

English Breakfast2/4

Boheme2/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

English BreakfastMark Buxton

BohemeOlivina Napa Valley

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.40/ 5 · 43 votes

Have 22%Had 20%Want 58%

4.10/ 5 · 10 votes

Have 12%Had 2%Want 85%

Category winnerBohemeRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

9%Love

53%Like

5%Ok

33%Dislike

0%Hate

43 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

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate60

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate78

Category winners

LongevityBoheme

SillageEnglish Breakfast

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic92%

fresh spicy84%

warm spicy77%

citrus69%

amber61%

amber100%

warm spicy92%

fresh spicy84%

balsamic77%

woody69%

sweet61%

Scent match51%Some overlap · both woody, warm spicy and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top20 to 45 minutes

OrangeGingerCorianderGeraniumBergamotPepperGalbanum

Heart2 to 3 hours

MarigoldPalisander RosewoodGardeniaJasmine

Base4 to 6 hours

VetiverFirCedarBenzoinFrench labdanumPatchouli

Top

PepperBergamotLemonPalisander RosewoodNeroliGalbanum

Heart

RoseHoneyGeraniumIrisLilyCarnationJasmineLilac

Base

TobaccoIncenseMyrrhPeru BalsamBenzoinCedarAmberTolu Balsam

InformationalShared notesGeranium, Bergamot, Pepper and Galbanum. Durations are only published for English Breakfast, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring90

Summer70

Fall100

Winter70

Day100

Night6

Spring100

Summer0

Fall50

Winter50

Day100

Night67

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex67

Women33

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#23,502

PerfumerMark Buxton

Launched—

Reviews6

Overall rank#36,257

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Category winnerEnglish BreakfastHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

English Breakfast by Mark Buxton defies its morning tea name by delivering a crisp, aromatic chypre structure built on citrus and woods. It opens with an energetic splash of orange, tart bergamot, sharp ginger, and herbal galbanum that feels instantly brisk. As the initial brightness settles, subtle floral notes of ga…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, English Breakfast or Boheme?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. English Breakfast is rated 3.40/5 from 43 votes; Boheme is rated 4.10/5 from 10 votes. Choose English Breakfast for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Boheme for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, English Breakfast or Boheme?

Boheme lasts longest (Boheme 70/100, English Breakfast 66/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, English Breakfast or Boheme?

English Breakfast projects furthest (English Breakfast 66/100, Boheme 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do English Breakfast and Boheme smell similar?

Some overlap: a 51% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, warm spicy and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Geranium, Bergamot, Pepper and Galbanum.

Is English Breakfast or Boheme better for summer or winter?

English Breakfast suits daytime wear; Boheme suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in English Breakfast and Boheme?

English Breakfast has top notes of Orange, Ginger, Coriander and Geranium, heart notes of Marigold, Palisander Rosewood, Gardenia and Jasmine, a base of Vetiver, Fir, Cedar and Benzoin. 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.