Fragrance comparison

144 Bloom vs MCM Crush

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 138 ratings analysed

144 Bloom

Michael Malul London

3.7037 votes

Rank #57,208 FloralFresh

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55%scent match

Closely related

5 wins

MCM Crush

MCM - Mode Creation Munich

3.75101 votes

Rank #18,239 FloralRose

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

MCM Crush takes 5 of 7 categories.

144 Bloom
Choose it for a floral and fresh character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.
MCM Crush
Choose it for a floral and rose character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.

144 Bloom2/7

MCM Crush5/7

Ratings & consensus: MCM Crush
Community sentiment: MCM Crush
Longevity: MCM Crush
Sillage & projection: MCM Crush
Value for money: 144 Bloom
Versatility: 144 Bloom
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: MCM Crush

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

144 BloomMichael Malul London

MCM CrushMCM - Mode Creation Munich

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.70/ 5 · 37 votes

Have 52%Had 8%Want 39%

3.75/ 5 · 101 votes

Have 51%Had 8%Want 41%

Category winnerMCM CrushRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

30%Love

30%Like

27%Ok

8%Dislike

5%Hate

37 votes

28%Love

38%Like

21%Ok

10%Dislike

4%Hate

101 votes

Category winnerMCM CrushMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity56

〰 Sillage42

♥ Love / hate68

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate69

Category winners

LongevityMCM Crush

SillageMCM Crush

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value58

¤ Price value37

Category winner144 BloomBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

fresh92%

musky84%

fruity77%

rose69%

white floral61%

floral100%

rose90%

fruity80%

fresh70%

woody60%

sweet50%

Scent match55%Closely related · both floral, fresh and rose

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

PearApricotBlack CurrantRaspberry

Heart

PeonyLilyRoseJasmine

Base

MuskAmberSandalwood

Top

PearApricotBlack CurrantPink Pepper

Heart

May RosePeonyMagnolia

Base

CedarCashmere WoodAmbrette

InformationalShared notesPear, Apricot, Black Currant and Peony. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer94

Fall38

Winter31

Day100

Night24

Spring100

Summer86

Fall43

Winter19

Day–

Night–

Category winner144 BloomMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex6

Women94

Men4

Unisex4

Women93

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#57,208

PerfumerFrank Voelkl, Roger Howell

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#18,239

PerfumerFrank Voelkl

Launched—

Reviews10

Category winnerMCM CrushHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

144 Bloom is a soft floral fruity scent built around juicy pear, apricot, black currant and raspberry over rose, peony, jasmine and lily. It opens bright and pretty, then settles into a clean musky floral with a lightly powdery finish. This reads easy, feminine and daytime-friendly, especially in spring and summer. If…

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MCM Crush is a bright fruity floral built around pear, black currant, apricot, rose and peony, with a clean shampoo-like freshness that many wearers find playful and easy to wear. It opens juicy and slightly peppery, then turns softer, sweeter and more floral on skin. The main caution is familiarity. Fans enjoy its fr…

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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, 144 Bloom or MCM Crush?

MCM Crush takes 5 of 7 categories. 144 Bloom is rated 3.70/5 from 37 votes; MCM Crush is rated 3.75/5 from 101 votes. Choose 144 Bloom for a floral and fresh character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose MCM Crush for a floral and rose character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, 144 Bloom or MCM Crush?

MCM Crush lasts longest (MCM Crush 63/100, 144 Bloom 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, 144 Bloom or MCM Crush?

MCM Crush projects furthest (MCM Crush 54/100, 144 Bloom 42/100), based on community performance votes.

Do 144 Bloom and MCM Crush smell similar?

Closely related: a 55% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral, fresh and rose accords. Common notes include Pear, Apricot, Black Currant and Peony.

Is 144 Bloom or MCM Crush better for summer or winter?

For summer, 144 Bloom is the stronger pick. For winter, 144 Bloom is the stronger pick. 144 Bloom suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in 144 Bloom and MCM Crush?

144 Bloom has top notes of Pear, Apricot, Black Currant and Raspberry, heart notes of Peony, Lily, Rose and Jasmine, a base of Musk, Amber and Sandalwood. MCM Crush has top notes of Pear, Apricot, Black Currant and Pink Pepper, heart notes of May Rose, Peony and Magnolia, a base of Cedar, Cashmere Wood and Ambrette.