Fragrance comparison

London to Mumbai vs Boucheron

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

Updated 8 Nov 2026 3,308 ratings analysed

4 wins

London to Mumbai

IDEO Parfumeurs

3.8147 votes

Rank #58,998 Warm SpicyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

35%scent match

Some overlap

Boucheron

4.063,261 votes

Rank #300 White FloralCitrus

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

London to Mumbai takes 4 of 7 categories.

London to Mumbai
Choose it for a warm spicy and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Boucheron
Choose it for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

London to Mumbai4/7

Boucheron3/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

London to MumbaiIDEO Parfumeurs

BoucheronBoucheron

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.81/ 5 · 47 votes

Have 29%Had 6%Want 64%

4.06/ 5 · 3,261 votes

Have 68%Had 33%Want 0%

Category winnerBoucheronRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

40%Love

28%Like

11%Ok

15%Dislike

6%Hate

47 votes

43%Love

40%Like

4%Ok

13%Dislike

1%Hate

2,971 votes

Category winnerBoucheronMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage72

♥ Love / hate70

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate78

Category winners

LongevityLondon to Mumbai

SillageLondon to Mumbai

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value92

¤ Price value70

Category winnerLondon to MumbaiBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

warm spicy100%

citrus92%

aromatic84%

fresh spicy77%

woody69%

lavender61%

white floral100%

citrus92%

amber84%

sweet77%

aromatic69%

woody61%

Scent match35%Some overlap · both citrus, aromatic and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top45 minutes

Bitter OrangeItalian LemonGingerBergamotRosebay Willowherb

Heart2 to 4 hours

LavenderGeraniumCloveCinnamonTuberose

Base5 to 8 hours

PatchouliSandalwoodOakmossTonka Bean

Top

MarigoldOrangeTangerineBitter OrangeApricotAsafoetidaBasilCassia

Heart

TuberoseMadagascar Ylang-YlangOrange BlossomJasmineNarcissusGeraniumOrris RootCedar

Base

AmberCivetSandalwoodBenzoinIndian VanillaOakmossTonka BeanMusk

InformationalShared notesBitter Orange, Geranium, Tuberose and Sandalwood. Durations are only published for London to Mumbai, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer53

Fall74

Winter37

Day100

Night47

Spring46

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerLondon to MumbaiMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men40

Unisex60

Women0

Men1

Unisex15

Women84

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#58,998

PerfumerMarie Duchêne

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#300

PerfumerFrancis Deleamont, Jean-Pierre Bethouart

Launched—

Reviews282

Category winnerBoucheronHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

London to Mumbai by IDEO Parfumeurs delivers an intriguing blend of European barbershop tradition and Indian spice markets. Created by perfumer Marie Duchêne, this chypre scent opens with a lively burst of Italian lemon, sharp bergamot, and bitter orange, accented by fresh ginger and rosebay willowherb. The fragrance …

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Boucheron by Boucheron opens with sharp marigold, bitter orange, and aromatic basil before settling into a dense heart of tuberose, ylang-ylang, and narcissus. Warm amber, oakmoss, and animalic civet anchored in vanilla form its heavy base. Built for cold evening air, winter galas, and tailored velvet jackets, this 19…

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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, London to Mumbai or Boucheron?

London to Mumbai takes 4 of 7 categories. London to Mumbai is rated 3.81/5 from 47 votes; Boucheron is rated 4.06/5 from 3,261 votes. Choose London to Mumbai for a warm spicy and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Boucheron for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, London to Mumbai or Boucheron?

London to Mumbai lasts longest (London to Mumbai 80/100, Boucheron 77/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, London to Mumbai or Boucheron?

London to Mumbai projects furthest (London to Mumbai 72/100, Boucheron 69/100), based on community performance votes.

Do London to Mumbai and Boucheron smell similar?

Some overlap: a 35% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, aromatic and woody accords. Common notes include Bitter Orange, Geranium, Tuberose and Sandalwood.

Is London to Mumbai or Boucheron better for summer or winter?

For summer, London to Mumbai is the stronger pick. For winter, Boucheron is the stronger pick. London to Mumbai suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in London to Mumbai and Boucheron?

London to Mumbai has top notes of Bitter Orange, Italian Lemon, Ginger and Bergamot, heart notes of Lavender, Geranium, Clove and Cinnamon, a base of Patchouli, Sandalwood, Oakmoss and Tonka Bean. Boucheron has top notes of Marigold, Orange, Tangerine and Bitter Orange, heart notes of Tuberose, Madagascar Ylang-Ylang, Orange Blossom and Jasmine, a base of Amber, Civet, Sandalwood and Benzoin.