Oud Cologne vs La Bohéme
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
57%scent match
Closely related
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Oud Cologne takes 4 of 7 categories.
Oud CologneChoose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in spring.
La BohémeChoose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring.
Oud Cologne4/7
La Bohéme3/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Oud Cologne
- Community sentiment
- Oud Cologne
- Longevity
- La Bohéme
- Sillage & projection
- La Bohéme
- Value for money
- La Bohéme
- Versatility
- Oud Cologne
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Oud Cologne
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Oud CologneBortnikoffLa BohémeSuperz.Winner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.35/ 5 · 126 votes
Have 76%Had 24%Want 0%
3.95/ 5 · 139 votes
Have 44%Had 14%Want 43%
Category winnerOud CologneRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate56%Love
28%Like
10%Ok
6%Dislike
0%Hate
126 votes
50%Love
26%Like
6%Ok
4%Dislike
13%Hate
112 votes
Category winnerOud CologneMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityLa Bohéme
SillageLa Bohéme
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerLa BohémeBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothcitrus100%
aromatic90%
fresh spicy80%
amber70%
animalic60%
woody50%
citrus100%
aromatic86%
fresh spicy72%
woody58%
fruity44%
fresh30%
Scent match57%Closely related · both citrus, aromatic and fresh spicy
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
Bitter OrangeWhite GrapefruitBergamotJuniper BerriesPink Pepper
Heart
Pine needlesGeraniumNutmegRose
Base
Thailand OudAmbergrisSiam BenzoinTonka BeanVetiver
Notes
GrapefruitLemonJuniper BerriesGingerBlack CurrantMuskMossGeraniumVetiverCedarPink PepperAmber
No top / heart / base split published
InformationalShared notesJuniper Berries, Pink Pepper, Geranium and Vetiver. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer100
Fall71
Winter22
Day–
Night–
Spring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter12
Day–
Night–
Category winnerOud CologneMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#9,153
PerfumerDmitry Bortnikoff
Launched—
Reviews17
Overall rank#9,317
PerfumerÖzge Erdoğmuş Altınel
Launched—
Reviews22
Category winnerOud CologneHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotOud Cologne by Bortnikoff blends sharp top-note citrus with dark resinous woods. The opening hits immediately with bitter orange, white grapefruit, and snappy pink pepper. As the bright citrus peel softens, pine needles and geranium give the middle a crisp forest character. The base shifts into wild Thailand oud, salt…
Reviews →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…
Reviews →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, Oud Cologne or La Bohéme?
Oud Cologne takes 4 of 7 categories. Oud Cologne is rated 4.35/5 from 126 votes; La Bohéme is rated 3.95/5 from 139 votes. Choose Oud Cologne for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in spring. Choose La Bohéme for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring.
Which lasts longer, Oud Cologne or La Bohéme?
La Bohéme lasts longest (La Bohéme 72/100, Oud Cologne 64/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Oud Cologne or La Bohéme?
La Bohéme projects furthest (La Bohéme 63/100, Oud Cologne 47/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Oud Cologne and La Bohéme smell similar?
Closely related: a 57% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Juniper Berries, Pink Pepper, Geranium and Vetiver.
Is Oud Cologne or La Bohéme better for summer or winter?
For summer, Oud Cologne is the stronger pick. For winter, Oud Cologne is the stronger pick. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Oud Cologne and La Bohéme?
Oud Cologne has top notes of Bitter Orange, White Grapefruit, Bergamot and Juniper Berries, heart notes of Pine needles, Geranium, Nutmeg and Rose, a base of Thailand Oud, Ambergris, Siam Benzoin and Tonka Bean. La Bohéme features Grapefruit, Lemon, Juniper Berries, Ginger and Black Currant.
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