Fragrance comparison

Shanghai vs Bohemia

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 39 ratings analysed

2 wins

Shanghai

Marks & Spencer

3.754 votes

Rank #56,191 AmberVanilla

Full profile Similar & dupes

47%scent match

Some overlap

Bohemia

One Seed

3.3035 votes

Rank #18,372 CitrusVanilla

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Shanghai takes 2 of 3 categories.

Shanghai
Choose it for a amber and vanilla character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Bohemia
Choose it for a citrus and vanilla character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Shanghai2/3

Bohemia1/3

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

ShanghaiMarks & Spencer

BohemiaOne Seed

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.75/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 9%Had 9%Want 83%

3.30/ 5 · 35 votes

Have 30%Had 9%Want 61%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

0%Love

75%Like

25%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

24%Love

35%Like

0%Ok

29%Dislike

12%Hate

17 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate69

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate63

Category winners

LongevityShanghai

SillageShanghai

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value50

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

vanilla88%

sweet77%

powdery65%

fruity53%

musky42%

citrus100%

vanilla92%

cacao84%

amber77%

warm spicy69%

sweet61%

Scent match47%Some overlap · both vanilla, amber and sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15 to 30 minutes

Blood Orange

Heart1 to 2 hours

ApricotFreesia

Base2 to 4 hours

AmberTonka BeanMusk

Top

Blood OrangePink Grapefruit

Heart

RoseJasmineApricot

Base

CacaoTonka BeanVanillaAmberBlack Tea

InformationalShared notesBlood Orange, Apricot, Amber and Tonka Bean. Durations are only published for Shanghai, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring14

Summer14

Fall100

Winter71

Day100

Night80

Spring33

Summer17

Fall67

Winter100

Day80

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Men50

Unisex50

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#56,191

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#18,372

PerfumerLiz Cook

Launched—

Reviews22

Category winnerBohemiaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Shanghai by Marks & Spencer offers a gentle introduction to warm resinous scents for women. The opening brings a crisp burst of blood orange, which quickly softens into a heart of juicy apricot and clean freesia. As the fragrance settles, a base of smooth amber, tonka bean, and musk creates a cozy, sweet aura that sta…

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Bohemia by One Seed is an amber gourmand that blends dark cacao and smoked black tea with bright citrus. This natural fragrance offers a warm, resinous feel suitable for cooler days or cozy evenings indoors. It provides a unique, artisanal alternative for those who enjoy chocolate-centered scents without excessive swe…

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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, Shanghai or Bohemia?

Shanghai takes 2 of 3 categories. Shanghai is rated 3.75/5 from 4 votes; Bohemia is rated 3.30/5 from 35 votes. Choose Shanghai for a amber and vanilla character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Bohemia for a citrus and vanilla character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Shanghai or Bohemia?

Shanghai lasts longest (Shanghai 67/100, Bohemia 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Shanghai or Bohemia?

Shanghai projects furthest (Shanghai 75/100, Bohemia 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Shanghai and Bohemia smell similar?

Some overlap: a 47% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share vanilla, amber and sweet accords. Common notes include Blood Orange, Apricot, Amber and Tonka Bean.

Is Shanghai or Bohemia better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Shanghai and Bohemia?

Shanghai has top notes of Blood Orange, heart notes of Apricot and Freesia, a base of Amber, Tonka Bean and Musk. Bohemia has top notes of Blood Orange and Pink Grapefruit, heart notes of Rose, Jasmine and Apricot, a base of Cacao, Tonka Bean, Vanilla and Amber.