Fragrance comparison

Or et Noir vs Boheme

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

Updated 10 Oct 2026 140 ratings analysed

3 wins

Or et Noir

Caron · 1949

4.22130 votes

Rank #23,705 RoseFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

8%scent match

Clearly different

Boheme

Olivina Napa Valley

4.1010 votes

Rank #33,865 AmberWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Or et Noir takes 3 of 4 categories.

Or et Noir
Choose it for a rose and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
Boheme
Choose it for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Or et Noir3/4

Boheme1/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Or et NoirCaron

BohemeOlivina Napa Valley

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.22/ 5 · 130 votes

Have 41%Had 10%Want 49%

4.10/ 5 · 10 votes

Have 12%Had 2%Want 85%

Category winnerOr et NoirRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

36%Love

27%Like

9%Ok

23%Dislike

5%Hate

22 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

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate67

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate78

Category winners

LongevityBoheme

SillageOr et Noir

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value41

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family

rose100%

floral48%

amber100%

warm spicy92%

fresh spicy84%

balsamic77%

woody69%

sweet61%

Scent match8%Clearly different

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

Bulgarian RoseGeraniumTaif Rose

Heart2-4 hrs

RoseCarnationLily

Base8-12 hrs

OakmossAmberWoody Notes

Top

PepperBergamotLemonPalisander RosewoodNeroliGalbanum

Heart

RoseHoneyGeraniumIrisLilyCarnationJasmineLilac

Base

TobaccoIncenseMyrrhPeru BalsamBenzoinCedarAmberTolu Balsam

InformationalShared notesRose, Geranium, Carnation and Lily. Durations are only published for Or et Noir, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring83

Summer33

Fall100

Winter67

Day37

Night100

Spring100

Summer0

Fall50

Winter50

Day100

Night67

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Date 49%Party 28%Casual 14%Work 9%

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#23,705

PerfumerMichel Morsetti

Launched1949

Reviews3

Overall rank#33,865

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Category winnerOr et NoirHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Or et Noir by Caron is an intense, unapologetic rose built on a vintage mossy foundation. Do not expect a sweet pink petal mist. It hits the skin with a sharp burst of geranium and honeyed Taif rose, carrying a distinct herbal bite that catches your nose immediately. Within twenty minutes, the initial astringency soft…

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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, Or et Noir or Boheme?

Or et Noir takes 3 of 4 categories. Or et Noir is rated 4.22/5 from 130 votes; Boheme is rated 4.10/5 from 10 votes. Choose Or et Noir for a rose and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Boheme for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Or et Noir or Boheme?

Boheme lasts longest (Boheme 70/100, Or et Noir 66/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Or et Noir or Boheme?

Or et Noir projects furthest (Or et Noir 65/100, Boheme 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Or et Noir and Boheme smell similar?

Clearly different: a 8% scent match on Fragranxe. They share few main accords. Common notes include Rose, Geranium, Carnation and Lily.

Is Or et Noir or Boheme better for summer or winter?

Or et Noir suits evening wear; Boheme suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Or et Noir and Boheme?

Or et Noir has top notes of Bulgarian Rose, Geranium and Taif Rose, heart notes of Rose, Carnation and Lily, a base of Oakmoss, Amber and Woody Notes. 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.