Smolderose
January Scent ProjectParfum2015
Side by side
Smolderose vs. Rose Boheme
Is Smolderose better than Rose Boheme?
Rose Boheme rates higher with the community, while Smolderose wears longer on skin.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Gender alignment
RoseOudPatchouli
fresh spicywoodyrose
This match is a verified relationship from our fragrance graph. The score weighs each fragrance's notes, accords, mood, occasion, weather fit, gender, and performance — the same scale as the badges on every “reminds of” rail.
The essentials
What's different between Smolderose and Rose Boheme?
| Smolderose | Rose Boheme | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Parfum | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2015 | 2011 |
| Gender | Unisex | Unisex |
| Perfumer | John Biebel | Charna Ethier |
| Best season | Fall | Fall |
Scent DNA
How do Smolderose and Rose Boheme smell?
Smolderose
Smoky
Fresh Spicy
Woody
Rose
Citrus
Amber
Musky
Leather
Rose Boheme
Patchouli
Woody
Rose
Warm Spicy
Fresh Spicy
Earthy
Fresh
Oud
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Smolderose and Rose Boheme share?
Top—
Rose
Heart
RoseRose GeraniumBlack PepperAngelicaCorianderHoneyGalbanum
Red TeaSaffronWhite Rose
Base
SmokeLabdanumCastoreumBirchOudBlond tobaccoPatchouliBenzoinVanillaCashmere Wood
OudBalsam FirPatchouli
Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Floral Notes
RoseRose Geranium
RoseWhite Rose
Spicy Notes
Black PepperCoriander
Saffron
Woody Notes
BirchOud
Oud
Earthy Notes
Patchouli
Patchouli
Where they fit
When and where do Smolderose and Rose Boheme work?
Spring
Fall
Winter
Community taste
Which performs better, Smolderose or Rose Boheme?
| Smolderose | Rose Boheme | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 3.5/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 4-6 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | strong |
No varnish
What do reviewers say about Smolderose and Rose Boheme?
Smolderose doesn't try to convert you to smoky rose. It simply refuses the version where rose stays safe. Castoreum and birch tar give it an animal honesty that most rose fragrances dodge entirely.Smolderose
Most rose fragrances play it safe. This one goes somewhere. The fir and oud in the drydown aren't decoration, they're the point where you either lean in or you don't. That's the draw.Rose Boheme
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