Benjoin Bohème Eau de Parfum bottle Benjoin Bohème
Edp Concentration Edp
U Gender U
2015 Year 2004
££ Price Tier ££
Patchouly Eau de Parfum bottle Patchouly

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Benjoin Bohème
This is a beautiful, understated amber that's sadly a bit of a performance lottery. If you grab an older bottle, you're in for a treat; the new ones just don't hit the same, and the faint sillage really lets down a cracking scent profile.
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Our Verdict - Patchouly
Divisive yet adored, this is the Mother of all Patchoulis - a beast mode performer that's unapologetically bold. It demands attention, with some finding it a revelation and others, a challenge. Definitely not quiet luxury.
Acquired

Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 0% 0%
Floral 2% 1%
Fruity 0% 0%
Green 10% 0%
Sweet 28% 23%
Warm 21% 23%
Woody 31% 38%
Earthy 27% 43%
Animalic 3% 7%
Fresh 2% 0%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Benjoin Bohème EdP
Patchouly EdP

Notes

Shared Notes
Sandalwood 20% vs 18%
Patchouli 18% vs 36%

Accords

Benjoin Bohème Patchouly
100%
Amber
98%
71%
Woody
100%
50%
Patchouli
95%
71%
Warm Spicy
85%
55%
Balsamic
69%
Earthy
56%
Smoky
52%
51%
Powdery
51%
Amber shared
100%
98%
Woody shared
71%
100%
Patchouli shared
50%
95%
Warm Spicy shared
71%
85%
Balsamic shared
55%
69%
56%
52%
Powdery shared
51%
51%

Performance

Benjoin Bohème Patchouly
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Moderate
Projection
Strong
Moderate
Intensity
Strong

Season and Occasion Fit

Benjoin Bohème

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter

A cold-weather scent - best worn in winter and autumn.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual Formal
Also Works:
Office

Its low projection means it's suitable for office wear, while its warm, elegant character makes it a good choice for dates and formal events. However, its weak performance in newer formulations might not justify its use for grand occasions.

Patchouly

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter

A cold-weather scent - best worn in winter and autumn.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

This perfume is a monster in longevity and sillage, making it too overwhelming for polite office wear. Its rich, dark, and sensual character, combined with its opulent performance, makes it perfect for dates and evening formal events, though perhaps a bit much for everyday casual wear.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
88%
Olfactory
92%
Notes
86%
Accord
92%
Key Similarities

Both share Amber, Warm Spicy, Woody accords and Patchouli, Sandalwood notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Benjoin Bohème
Patchouly
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