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Bohea Bohème Maison Mona di Orio 2016

7.8 / 10 103 Ratings

A popular perfume by Maison Mona di Orio for women and men, released in 2016. The scent is woody-spicy. The production was apparently discontinued.
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Main accords

Woody

Spicy

Resinous

Earthy

Smoky

Fragrance Notes

Black tea

Balsam

Poplar bud absolute

Chamomile

Fir balsam

Gaiac wood Juniper

Juniper

Oak wood

Sichuan pepper

Bay leaf absolute

Beeswax absolute

Boxwood absolute Hay

Hay

Italian bergamot Amber

Amber

Cardamom absolute

Florentine iris

Geranium absolute

Indian sandalwood

Osmanthus absolute

Perfumer

Fredrik Dalman

Ratings

Scent

7.8103 Ratings

Longevity

7.983 Ratings

Sillage

7.082 Ratings

Bottle

8.074 Ratings

Value for money

6.817 Ratings

Submitted by OPomone, last update on 11/22/2025.

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Reviews

7 in-depth fragrance descriptions

08/21/2022

9Scent 7Longevity 7Sillage

BobbyGee
230 Reviews

BobbyGee

2

Maison Mona di Orio / Bohea Bohème

“Bohea Bohème captures the smoldering subtlety of the distinctive tea grown in the Wuyi Mountains of China. The precious Bohea tea smoked in pine smoke is valued for its complex aroma and rich character. ”

Dear friends - the true aroma of essential black tea with the addition of cardamom brewed over a juniper fire in a thick oak forest, where you can feel the morning moisture, rising fog and the smell of smoke from fumed juniper. A very beautiful depiction of the scent of black tea and perhaps the most emphasized and real of the perfumes I know. The accompanying smells of the forest, other greenery and herbs and the smoke of smoked juniper emphasize the unique place chosen for this moment of rest from the hustle and bustle of the city.
A great fragrance. Durability: 5-7 hours, the smell is very noticeable for the first 5 hours, then closer to the body. Very good parameters. Oh ... it kind of reminds me of the great Nanban (Arquiste).

05/23/2025

ClaireV
969 Reviews

ClaireV

1

Aromatic, earthy tea with the quiet spark of camphor

Bohea Bohème seems to have slipped under the radar, which I kind of understand given that it’s one of those low-key fragrances released following the death of Mona di Orio herself, all of which lack her signature touch, that of a baroque, twisted classicism.

However, it would be a real pity if this wonderful fragrance went unnoticed. It is a minimally smoky, peppery tea scent that stretches itself over a sparse structure of wood, herbs, and greenery, all of which of course makes this an elegant wear for the summer. But the scent distinguishes itself even further with an opening bristling with camphor and mint, providing the wear with a surprising jolt of bitterness that one can almost feel at the back of the tongue.

The drydown is a marvel, the woody tea and camphor levelling out into a note of sweet, papery tobacco and sun-scorched hay that takes on an unexpectedly rustic feel, diverging from the cool, urban aesthetic of the first half of the fragrance. Bohea Bohème does not have any heavy amber or vanilla weighing down the tea, therefore rendering this a most pleasant option for the hot summer months

12/08/2018

8Scent 8Longevity 7Sillage

Caligari
76 Reviews

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Caligari

Top Review 31

Incomprehensible!

I happened to receive an original sample and immediately knew I needed a decant of this. By chance, this fragrance was "bargained" by a retailer, so I could/must bypass the intermediate step.

In fact, I increasingly feel confirmed in my decision not to study the fragrance notes or the fragrance pyramid before purchasing. In most cases, and especially in this one, what I read confuses and unsettles me more than it provides clarity. I can never derive a decision on whether a decant or even a purchase is appropriate from that.

After yesterday's full-body test, I understand the one-, two-, three- ... eighteen-, nineteen-part composition even less, namely not at all. No joke, but such a transformative quality I have rarely, if ever, experienced. For me, truly "Incomprehensible".

At first, I thought: "What? This is a Durga in a fancy bottle!" Then: "Hmmm? Like a slightly toned-down Coven." Later, completely unexpectedly: "Oud? Was that Oud just now?" And then it was gone again. "Leather, but somehow green. Can that be?" "Woody! Definitely woody! Although, well, maybe?" In the shower: "Wow! Even more intense than I thought. Is that smoke?" Yes! That was indeed smoke! Where did that come from all of a sudden? When I took off the T-shirt in the evening, it was confirmed. It was indeed primarily smoke. And the next day - I always leave the shirts folded overnight to check what I detected last before going to sleep - I was almost back at the starting point. A bit dirtier than the initial Durga association. Durga with "Stay Dirty"?

So I am baffled! This is a wonderful, interesting, and varied potpourri of many components that I really like. The whole thing then passes by me in different variations and proportions throughout the day. I can't complain about that. The only point of criticism (must be due to my experience with the Tyrannosaurus-Rex I tested a few days ago) is probably the skin proximity. It could shine a bit more for me. But otherwise, a great discovery.

In the meantime, I am not only at odds with the Mona di Orio bottles but also with their distributor or customer service. In this case, however, the bottle arrived completely and undamaged. The color combination of the black and gold cap/top with green liquid is, however, more than quirky. This does not detract from the content, of course. What I always find quite annoying is when the spray head is short, the spray opening is just above the top edge of the bottle, and the bottle is extremely wide. That guarantees a mess on the bottle and on the finger. Otherwise, the sprayer is okay, but the bottle as a construction due to its often loose top is not the best. In this case, the packaging was completely lined. However, I have also had Mona di Orio bottles that arrived rattling and scratched in three separate parts, which fortunately was not the case here.

11/25/2018

8.5Scent 9Longevity 8Sillage

Meggi
1018 Reviews

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Meggi

Top Review 34

Stammering in Belgravia

Good thing I checked again with the usual diligence of a proper merchant. At the address 2, Seymour Place near Marble Arch, I would have stood in front of a clothing store instead of a perfumery last summer. Two years prior, one of the two Les Senteurs shops had been located there. However, the branch has since closed, leaving only the main store in Belgravia.

Well, the responsible station "Sloane Square," served by the Circle and District Line, was actually more convenient for us and required only a few minutes' walk through one of London's more upscale neighborhoods. The streets, with their somewhat indistinguishable rows of houses, seemed rather sterile to me, but that's a matter of taste.

The service in the store was no less competent than it had been back in Marylebone, just a good deal more distant than the friendly student from Aberdeen had offered back then (see possibly the comment on 'Thirty Three' by Ex Idolo). A stylish young saleswoman showed me this and that, while her colleague, who looked more like a social worker with his scruffy beard and faded T-shirt, did office work and only contributed occasionally. Or looked things up; sometimes, vocabulary can be a bit tricky. However, I didn't particularly stumble over 'Bohea Boheme' due to the English language. I mumbled something about Pu-Err tea, earned some raised eyebrows, and only later did I realize I meant Lapsang Souchong. Well, it's just not easy, the scent.

Sometimes it is advised not to look at the pyramid before a test to remain unbiased. This doesn't matter here, as there is something from practically every corner, so merely reading the list is hardly sufficient for making a decision. Knowing that 'Bohea' is an old trade name for some tea varieties that played a role in connection with the "Boston Tea Party" (which I didn't know) is not enough as prior knowledge, but it does point in the right direction - see above.

Tea is indeed very present today, although it adjusts itself during the detailed home test (there was a well-filled sample included) compared to the initial impression in the store. It is prominent, but by no means alone. I find it exciting that the tea and the smoke initially appear as two separate aromas, however that may be achieved. A rough base acts as a stage.

And both, let’s say, "aroma classes" have supporters on board. Some of the notes can be discovered: hay, juniper, perhaps chamomile. A bit of imagination is required, and since we are already using it, we glide directly into the unnamed, which goes far beyond the not explicitly mentioned, hammy Lapsang Souchong note: An airy, bright herbaceousness, like dried wildflowers, flanks the hay theme. A metallic sweetness reminiscent of a hint of licorice, perhaps lovage complements the spice fraction.

Speaking of spice: In previous reviews, there has even been talk of a burning spice cabinet. I don't see or smell it that dramatically; the spice work seems relatively background to me. And it would really be a shame about the cabinet made of dark, museum-like wood, so let's leave that intact! Nevertheless: Even without a cabinet fire, the scent has plenty of kick.

But with Mona di Orio, one is always good for a twist, and that reliably follows. Unfortunately, I am not familiar with the expressly highlighted poplar bud and can only guess from my summer experience with the pollen mess that drifts from the trees. However, a noticeable amber-balsamic turn is quite evident in the early afternoon. Slightly sugary, but less crumbly than elsewhere. I also think that the aforementioned "balms" contain labdanum, as later a tiny hint of resin-animalic can be sensed, and in the evening I ponder a touch of potential vanilla. It has become surprisingly creamy.

Nonetheless, the tea aura runs like a leitmotif through the scent's progression, garnished at the end with a hint of hammy smoke - when I notice this, it feels as if a circle is closing. 'Bohea Bohème' does not suffer from quality losses towards the end.

Conclusion: Certainly not an authentically blatant tea scent. That would have surprised us from the house of Mona. The present candidate is indeed demanding at times; however, I do not find the demonstrative awkwardness of other creations like 'Vetyver' or 'Eau Absolue' today - and I do not miss it.

I like such scents. I will set the sample aside and dig it out again sometime.

07/03/2016

10Scent 9Longevity 7Sillage

Alison
14 Reviews

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Alison

Top Review 16

It's tea time. Let yourself be enchanted!

First of all, a little backstory:

About 15 years ago, I had to undergo physiotherapy due to a physical "ailment."
My therapist, always armed with herbal waters and oils, sent me home with a Chinese healing oil to support the effectiveness of the treatment. According to her, this oil was made from 100 different Chinese herbs and, unfortunately, is no longer available.

As it had to happen! This oil had the noblest herbal scent that had ever come to my nose. And all attempts to acquire it were in vain. Yet the memory of this scent is still present.

Yesterday, I went to the Spitzenhaus perfumery in Zurich. (I mention this for all those who find themselves in Switzerland and want to experience an extensive and curated scent excursion in a beautiful setting)

My wish was clear, and I actually just wanted to sniff around a bit. The desired candidate was already waiting for me when I got a Bohea Bohème fragrance sample under my nose. A flash of memories of the scent of the aforementioned Chinese healing oil. But also the noblest tea scent, which made it abundantly clear to me that tea does not come from tea bags.

The previously so desirable candidate was forgotten. (temporarily postponed) It returned to the display case and will surely delight me another time.

The scent of Bohea Bohème immediately touched all my senses and enchanted me on the deepest levels. It naturally came home with me.

Regarding the scent, in my opinion:

At first, a very balanced herbal opening overwhelms. This is quickly filled by the tea scent, which presents itself with very delicate smoky accents. Tea (one of the noblest) remains the theme throughout the entire scent journey. It leads me through mountainous landscapes, wonderfully fragrant fields, and forests. Again and again, a resinous warm wood scent comes through. Air infused with wood fires... a tea ceremony just for the nose.
BB has a longevity of 8 - 10 hours for me.

The sillage is present in the room but not overwhelming (which is probably appropriate for such a specialty).

The bottle is, in my opinion, the only point of criticism. The glass body is somewhat "old-fashioned," but it showcases the beautiful green-golden color of the contents well. The cap does not close easily. If you don't press carefully and firmly, it tips over again. (Now I know that)

In conclusion, I can only say: Bohea Bohème has captivated me!

When it comes to hot beverages, I stick with coffee.

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