Fragrance comparison

Mystery Woman vs Boheme

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 16 ratings analysed

2 wins

Mystery Woman

CFFC Fragrances

4.506 votes

Rank #35,666 Soft SpicyAnis

Full profile Similar & dupes

15%scent match

Clearly different

Boheme

Olivina Napa Valley

4.1010 votes

Rank #34,464 AmberWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Mystery Woman takes 2 of 3 categories.

Mystery Woman
Choose it for a soft spicy and anis character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.
Boheme
Choose it for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Mystery Woman2/3

Boheme1/3

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Mystery WomanCFFC Fragrances

BohemeOlivina Napa Valley

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.50/ 5 · 6 votes

Have 12%Had 3%Want 85%

4.10/ 5 · 10 votes

Have 12%Had 2%Want 85%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

50%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

6 votes · too few to score

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

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate88

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate78

Category winners

LongevityMystery Woman

SillageMystery Woman

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value100

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

soft spicy100%

anis92%

sweet84%

floral77%

fruity69%

powdery61%

amber100%

warm spicy92%

fresh spicy84%

balsamic77%

woody69%

sweet61%

Scent match15%Clearly different · both sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top20-30 mins

Star AniseLicoriceAlmondGrapesRed Apple

Heart2-4 hrs

MagnoliaTarragonRoseJasmineLilac

Base6-8+ hrs

HoneyPatchouliAmberSandalwoodBlackberryMyrrhMusk

Top

PepperBergamotLemonPalisander RosewoodNeroliGalbanum

Heart

RoseHoneyGeraniumIrisLilyCarnationJasmineLilac

Base

TobaccoIncenseMyrrhPeru BalsamBenzoinCedarAmberTolu Balsam

InformationalShared notesRose, Jasmine, Lilac and Honey. Durations are only published for Mystery Woman, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring50

Summer50

Fall100

Winter100

Day50

Night100

Spring100

Summer0

Fall50

Winter50

Day100

Night67

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Date 39%Party 29%Casual 19%Work 13%

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#35,666

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#34,464

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Category winnerBohemeHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Mystery Woman by CFFC Fragrances hits skin with an immediate, spicy punch of star anise and black licorice. The initial spray feels sharp. Alcohol lifts quickly over ninety seconds, letting crushed red apple and sweet almond round out the dark herbal bite. Within twenty minutes, the initial bite softens into velvet ma…

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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, Mystery Woman or Boheme?

Mystery Woman takes 2 of 3 categories. Mystery Woman is rated 4.50/5 from 6 votes; Boheme is rated 4.10/5 from 10 votes. Choose Mystery Woman for a soft spicy and anis character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Boheme for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Mystery Woman or Boheme?

Mystery Woman lasts longest (Mystery Woman 80/100, Boheme 70/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Mystery Woman or Boheme?

Mystery Woman projects furthest (Mystery Woman 75/100, Boheme 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Mystery Woman and Boheme smell similar?

Clearly different: a 15% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet accords. Common notes include Rose, Jasmine, Lilac and Honey.

Is Mystery Woman or Boheme better for summer or winter?

Mystery Woman suits evening wear; Boheme suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Mystery Woman and Boheme?

Mystery Woman has top notes of Star Anise, Licorice, Almond and Grapes, heart notes of Magnolia, Tarragon, Rose and Jasmine, a base of Honey, Patchouli, Amber and Sandalwood. 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.