Fragrance comparison

La Bohéme vs VIII Eight

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 140 ratings analysed

4 wins

La Bohéme

Superz.

3.95139 votes

Rank #8,534 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

25%scent match

Clearly different

VIII Eight

Azalea Parfums

4.001 votes

Rank #60,366 AmberFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

La Bohéme takes 4 of 4 categories.

La Bohéme
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring.
VIII Eight
Choose it for a amber and fresh spicy character. Best in spring, evening wear.

La Bohéme4/4

VIII Eight0/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

La BohémeSuperz.

VIII EightAzalea Parfums

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.95/ 5 · 139 votes

Have 44%Had 14%Want 43%

4.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 10%Had 0%Want 90%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

50%Love

26%Like

6%Ok

4%Dislike

13%Hate

112 votes

0%Love

100%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate74

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityLa Bohéme

SillageLa Bohéme

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value57

¤ Price value50

Category winnerLa BohémeBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

aromatic86%

fresh spicy72%

woody58%

fruity44%

fresh30%

amber100%

fresh spicy88%

herbal77%

woody65%

musky53%

powdery42%

Scent match25%Clearly different · both fresh spicy and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

GrapefruitLemonJuniper BerriesGingerBlack CurrantMuskMossGeraniumVetiverCedarPink PepperAmber

No top / heart / base split published

Top

ArtemisiaStyraxBergamotLavenderCinnamonNutmegAppleGrapefruit

Heart

LabdanumGeraniumAgarwoodTobaccoOudLily-of-the-ValleyCashmeranJasmine

Base

BenzoinAmberLeatherGuaiac WoodSandalwoodTonka BeanVanillaMusk

InformationalShared notesGrapefruit, Musk, Geranium and Amber. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter12

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day–

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men73

Unisex23

Women3

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#8,534

PerfumerÖzge Erdoğmuş Altınel

Launched—

Reviews22

Overall rank#60,366

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerLa BohémeHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

La Bohéme by Superz. centers on a bright, zesty grapefruit and lemon profile backed by sharp juniper berries. Designed for men, it offers a crisp, aromatic experience suited for sweltering summer days. The fragrance maintains a fresh, citrus-forward character from application through to the dry-down, making it a relia…

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VIII Eight reads as a warm amber woody scent with a spicy, herbal opening and a darker, resinous core. Saffron, cardamom, lavender and citrus brighten the top before tobacco, oud, leather and vanilla settle in. It looks best suited to someone who enjoys textured, slightly old-school orientals with a dry woody base ra…

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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, La Bohéme or VIII Eight?

La Bohéme takes 4 of 4 categories. La Bohéme is rated 3.95/5 from 139 votes; VIII Eight is rated 4.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose La Bohéme for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring. Choose VIII Eight for a amber and fresh spicy character. Best in spring, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, La Bohéme or VIII Eight?

La Bohéme lasts longest (La Bohéme 72/100, VIII Eight 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, La Bohéme or VIII Eight?

La Bohéme projects furthest (La Bohéme 63/100, VIII Eight 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do La Bohéme and VIII Eight smell similar?

Clearly different: a 25% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Grapefruit, Musk, Geranium and Amber.

Is La Bohéme or VIII Eight better for summer or winter?

VIII Eight suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in La Bohéme and VIII Eight?

La Bohéme features Grapefruit, Lemon, Juniper Berries, Ginger and Black Currant. VIII Eight has top notes of Artemisia, Styrax, Bergamot and Lavender, heart notes of Labdanum, Geranium, Agarwood and Tobacco, a base of Benzoin, Amber, Leather and Guaiac Wood.