Fragrance comparison

Impressionism vs Bohemian

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 71 ratings analysed

Impressionism

Atrin Star

4.258 votes

Rank #51,727 SmokyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

51%scent match

Some overlap

Bohemian

SweDoft

3.5563 votes

Rank #11,724 SmokyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

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

Impressionism
Choose it for a smoky and woody character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.
Bohemian
Choose it for a smoky and woody character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Impressionism2/4

Bohemian2/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

ImpressionismAtrin Star

BohemianSweDoft

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.25/ 5 · 8 votes

Have 8%Had 8%Want 83%

3.55/ 5 · 63 votes

Have 36%Had 8%Want 57%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

50%Love

38%Like

0%Ok

13%Dislike

0%Hate

8 votes · too few to score

35%Love

33%Like

13%Ok

13%Dislike

8%Hate

40 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity87

〰 Sillage84

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ Longevity79

〰 Sillage72

♥ Love / hate68

Category winners

LongevityImpressionism

SillageImpressionism

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value52

Category winnerBohemianBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

smoky100%

woody91%

warm spicy83%

amber74%

oud65%

balsamic56%

smoky100%

woody92%

leather84%

aromatic77%

fresh spicy69%

balsamic61%

Scent match51%Some overlap · both smoky, woody and balsamic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Black PepperThymePatchouli

Heart

IncenseSmokeLeather

Base

Agarwood (Oud)Sandalwood

Notes

LeatherSmokeDavanaDried FruitsAgarwood (Oud)NutmegSandalwoodIncenseCedarPatchouliJava vetiver oilWhite Pepper

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesPatchouli, Incense, Smoke and Leather. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day75

Night100

Spring25

Summer0

Fall100

Winter94

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men73

Unisex17

Women10

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#51,727

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#11,724

PerfumerSfean J.A.

Launched—

Reviews22

Category winnerBohemianHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Impressionism is a dark, smoky woody spicy scent built around pepper, thyme, incense, leather, oud and sandalwood. It opens sharp and aromatic, then quickly turns drier, smokier and more resinous, with leather and oud giving it a serious, evening-leaning feel. This looks best suited to people who enjoy bold fragrance …

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Bohemian by SweDoft is a challenging leather-dominant scent designed for those who prefer untamed, polarizing fragrances. It opens with an intense, boozy mix of dried fruits and smoke, eventually settling into a rugged leather and oud profile. Ideal for confident collectors who enjoy complex, unusual scents during coo…

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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, Impressionism or Bohemian?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Impressionism is rated 4.25/5 from 8 votes; Bohemian is rated 3.55/5 from 63 votes. Choose Impressionism for a smoky and woody character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Bohemian for a smoky and woody character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Impressionism or Bohemian?

Impressionism lasts longest (Impressionism 87/100, Bohemian 79/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Impressionism or Bohemian?

Impressionism projects furthest (Impressionism 84/100, Bohemian 72/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Impressionism and Bohemian smell similar?

Some overlap: a 51% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share smoky, woody and balsamic accords. Common notes include Patchouli, Incense, Smoke and Leather.

Is Impressionism or Bohemian better for summer or winter?

Impressionism suits evening wear; Bohemian suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Impressionism and Bohemian?

Impressionism has top notes of Black Pepper, Thyme and Patchouli, heart notes of Incense, Smoke and Leather, a base of Agarwood (Oud) and Sandalwood. Bohemian features Leather, Smoke, Davana, Dried Fruits and Agarwood (Oud).