Fragrance comparison

160 vs Blumarine

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 78 ratings analysed

160

Molinard

3.7641 votes

Rank #40,265 WoodyFloral

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52%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Blumarine

3.9237 votes

Rank #31,120 CitrusWoody

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Blumarine takes 4 of 7 categories.

160
Choose it for a woody and floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in fall, day or night wear.
Blumarine
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

1603/7

Blumarine4/7

Ratings & consensus: Blumarine
Community sentiment: Blumarine
Longevity: 160
Sillage & projection: 160
Value for money: Blumarine
Versatility: 160
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Blumarine

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

160Molinard

BlumarineBlumarine

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.76/ 5 · 41 votes

Have 29%Had 17%Want 53%

3.92/ 5 · 37 votes

Have 29%Had 38%Want 33%

Category winnerBlumarineRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

32%Love

37%Like

7%Ok

24%Dislike

0%Hate

41 votes

30%Love

49%Like

5%Ok

16%Dislike

0%Hate

37 votes

Category winnerBlumarineMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity78

〰 Sillage73

♥ Love / hate69

⏱ Longevity57

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate73

Category winners

Longevity160

Sillage160

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value13

¤ Price value75

Category winnerBlumarineBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

floral92%

green84%

fresh77%

white floral69%

yellow floral61%

citrus100%

woody92%

green84%

floral77%

rose69%

white floral61%

Scent match52%Some overlap · both woody, floral and green

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

HyacinthLily-of-the-Valley

Heart

CyclamenYlang-Ylang

Base

SandalwoodVirginia CedarOakmoss

Top

AldehydesHyacinthBergamotMandarin OrangeGreen NotesAmalfi Lemon

Heart

RoseLily-of-the-ValleyJasmineYlang-YlangOrris Root

Base

SandalwoodMuskVirginia CedarVetiverTonka BeanAmber

InformationalShared notesHyacinth, Lily-of-the-Valley, Ylang-Ylang and Sandalwood. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring91

Summer73

Fall100

Winter45

Day100

Night100

Spring100

Summer53

Fall47

Winter13

Day100

Night13

Category winner160Most year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men9

Unisex9

Women82

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#40,265

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

Overall rank#31,120

PerfumerIFF

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerBlumarineHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Molinard 160 is a crisp, green floral eau de parfum built around a bold bouquet of hyacinth, lily of the valley, and smooth woods. Launched to mark Molinard's 160th anniversary, it opens with a sharp, dewy blast of spring blooms that feels like stepping into a fresh flower shop. As the fragrance settles on skin, ylang…

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Blumarine by Blumarine is a Floral Aldehyde fragrance for women. Blumarine was launched in 1988. The nose behind this fragrance is IFF. Top notes are Aldehydes, Hyacinth, Bergamot, Mandarin Orange, Green Notes and Amalfi Lemon; middle notes are Rose, Lily-of-the-Valley, Jasmine, Ylang-Ylang and Orris Root; base notes …

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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, 160 or Blumarine?

Blumarine takes 4 of 7 categories. 160 is rated 3.76/5 from 41 votes; Blumarine is rated 3.92/5 from 37 votes. Choose 160 for a woody and floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in fall, day or night wear. Choose Blumarine for a citrus and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, 160 or Blumarine?

160 lasts longest (160 78/100, Blumarine 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, 160 or Blumarine?

160 projects furthest (160 73/100, Blumarine 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Do 160 and Blumarine smell similar?

Some overlap: a 52% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, floral and green accords. Common notes include Hyacinth, Lily-of-the-Valley, Ylang-Ylang and Sandalwood.

Is 160 or Blumarine better for summer or winter?

For summer, 160 is the stronger pick. For winter, 160 is the stronger pick. 160 suits day or night wear; Blumarine suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in 160 and Blumarine?

160 has top notes of Hyacinth and Lily-of-the-Valley, heart notes of Cyclamen and Ylang-Ylang, a base of Sandalwood, Virginia Cedar and Oakmoss. Blumarine has top notes of Aldehydes, Hyacinth, Bergamot and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Rose, Lily-of-the-Valley, Jasmine and Ylang-Ylang, a base of Sandalwood, Musk, Virginia Cedar and Vetiver.