Fragrance comparison

Psyché vs Boston

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 20 ratings analysed

2 wins

Psyché

Serge Dumonten

3.7020 votes

Rank #55,708 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

44%scent match

Some overlap

Boston

Guy Bouchara

—0 votes

Rank #68,866 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Psyché takes 2 of 2 categories.

Psyché
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, evening wear.
Boston
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character.

Psyché2/2

Boston0/2

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

PsychéSerge Dumonten

BostonGuy Bouchara

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.70/ 5 · 20 votes

Have 55%Had 12%Want 33%

—/ 5 · 0 votes

Have 0%Had 0%Want 100%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

35%Love

25%Like

20%Ok

15%Dislike

5%Hate

20 votes · too few to score

Not enough votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity81

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate68

⏱ Longevity60

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hateN/A

Category winners

LongevityPsyché

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value48

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic92%

fresh spicy84%

leather77%

amber69%

musky61%

aromatic100%

woody92%

fresh spicy84%

warm spicy77%

citrus69%

herbal61%

Scent match44%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

FernBasilGeraniumSea Notes

Heart

SaffronSuedeRhubarbPink PepperCloves

Base

Woody NotesAmbroxanLeatherMoss

Top15-30 mins

GrapefruitBergamotBasilThymeMint

Heart2-4 hrs

ClovesPine needlesGreen AppleGeraniumSageJasmineLavender

Base6-8 hrs

Balsam FirSandalwoodCedarPatchouliMuskVetiverSuede

InformationalShared notesBasil, Geranium, Suede and Cloves. Durations are only published for Boston, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer30

Fall100

Winter80

Day75

Night100

No season votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men25

Unisex45

Women30

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#55,708

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#68,866

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerPsychéHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Psyché by Serge Dumonten combines a sharp, green opening of basil and geranium with a deep, mineral sea note. As it settles, it reveals a dry suede texture and earthy moss, making it a rugged but fresh choice for mild spring afternoons.

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Boston by Guy Bouchara delivers a crisp, traditional aromatic fougere built around forest greenery, culinary herbs, and dry woods. The scent opens with a sharp burst of bitter grapefruit, bergamot, and crushed mint leaves, paired with savory culinary cuts of garden thyme and sweet basil. Within twenty minutes, the bri…

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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 lasts longer, Psyché or Boston?

Psyché lasts longest (Psyché 81/100, Boston 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Psyché and Boston smell similar?

Some overlap: a 44% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Basil, Geranium, Suede and Cloves.

Is Psyché or Boston better for summer or winter?

Psyché suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Psyché and Boston?

Psyché has top notes of Fern, Basil, Geranium and Sea Notes, heart notes of Saffron, Suede, Rhubarb and Pink Pepper, a base of Woody Notes, Ambroxan, Leather and Moss. Boston has top notes of Grapefruit, Bergamot, Basil and Thyme, heart notes of Cloves, Pine needles, Green Apple and Geranium, a base of Balsam Fir, Sandalwood, Cedar and Patchouli.