Fragrance comparison

Patchouli vs Bohemia

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 74 ratings analysed

3 wins

Patchouli

Perfumer H

4.3257 votes

Rank #6,105 WoodyPatchouli

Full profile Similar & dupes

51%scent match

Some overlap

Bohemia

OsmoGenes Perfumes

4.0617 votes

Rank #50,254 AromaticAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Patchouli takes 3 of 5 categories.

Patchouli
Choose it for a woody and patchouli character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Bohemia
Choose it for a aromatic and amber character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Patchouli3/5

Bohemia2/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

PatchouliPerfumer H

BohemiaOsmoGenes Perfumes

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.32/ 5 · 57 votes

Have 25%Had 2%Want 74%

4.06/ 5 · 17 votes

Have 18%Had 13%Want 69%

Category winnerPatchouliRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

64%Love

36%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

11 votes · too few to score

35%Love

53%Like

0%Ok

6%Dislike

6%Hate

17 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate82

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage72

♥ Love / hate76

Category winners

LongevityPatchouli

SillageBohemia

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value52

¤ Price value75

Category winnerBohemiaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

patchouli92%

fresh spicy84%

aromatic77%

warm spicy69%

green61%

aromatic100%

amber92%

woody84%

green77%

cannabis69%

fresh spicy61%

Scent match51%Some overlap · both woody, aromatic and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

GalbanumBlack PepperJuniperIris

Heart

AngelicaYlang-Ylang

Base

Indonesian Patchouli LeafAmberVirginia Cedar

Top

cannabisPassionfruitPetitgrainBasil

Heart

WormwoodTuberoseIrisGalbanumBlack PepperNarcissus

Base

LabdanumVetiverAmberCastoreumAtlas CedarOpoponaxJuniper

InformationalShared notesGalbanum, Black Pepper, Juniper and Iris. 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

Summer20

Fall80

Winter80

Day100

Night50

Spring43

Summer29

Fall100

Winter29

Day50

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men33

Unisex58

Women8

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#6,105

PerfumerLyn Harris

Launched—

Reviews27

Overall rank#50,254

PerfumerOlga Gosina

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerPatchouliHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Patchouli by Perfumer H is a dry, transparent take on patchouli, shaped with pepper, juniper, galbanum and cedar rather than heavy sweetness or boozy depth. It smells green, woody and quietly polished, with iris and angelica giving the composition a clean, almost soapy softness. Best for patchouli lovers who want some…

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OsmoGenes Perfumes released Bohemia in 2016 as an unconventional unisex fragrance crafted by perfumer Olga Gosina. The formula opens with a sharp burst of cannabis leaf, bitter petitgrain, and crushed basil, backed by a subtle tart passionfruit streak. As the initial greenery settles, dark wormwood and black pepper bi…

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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, Patchouli or Bohemia?

Patchouli takes 3 of 5 categories. Patchouli is rated 4.32/5 from 57 votes; Bohemia is rated 4.06/5 from 17 votes. Choose Patchouli for a woody and patchouli character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Bohemia for a aromatic and amber character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Patchouli or Bohemia?

They last about the same: Patchouli 75/100, Bohemia 73/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Patchouli or Bohemia?

Bohemia projects furthest (Bohemia 72/100, Patchouli 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Patchouli and Bohemia smell similar?

Some overlap: a 51% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Galbanum, Black Pepper, Juniper and Iris.

Is Patchouli or Bohemia better for summer or winter?

Patchouli suits daytime wear; Bohemia suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Patchouli and Bohemia?

Patchouli has top notes of Galbanum, Black Pepper, Juniper and Iris, heart notes of Angelica and Ylang-Ylang, a base of Indonesian Patchouli Leaf, Amber and Virginia Cedar. Bohemia has top notes of cannabis, Passionfruit, Petitgrain and Basil, heart notes of Wormwood, Tuberose, Iris and Galbanum, a base of Labdanum, Vetiver, Amber and Castoreum.