Fragrance comparison

19-68 vs Blom

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 124 ratings analysed

5 wins

19-68

Gritti

3.84107 votes

Rank #17,709 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

28%scent match

Clearly different

Blom

Aqualis

3.7117 votes

Rank #43,540 FloralPowdery

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

19-68 takes 5 of 5 categories.

19-68
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Blom
Choose it for a floral and powdery character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

19-685/5

Blom0/5

Ratings & consensus: 19-68
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: 19-68
Sillage & projection: 19-68
Value for money: 19-68
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: 19-68

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

19-68Gritti

BlomAqualis

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.84/ 5 · 107 votes

Have 38%Had 10%Want 52%

3.71/ 5 · 17 votes

Have 36%Had 8%Want 56%

Category winner19-68Rating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

33%Love

35%Like

19%Ok

12%Dislike

2%Hate

107 votes

24%Love

47%Like

18%Ok

0%Dislike

12%Hate

17 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate71

⏱ Longevity55

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate68

Category winners

Longevity19-68

Sillage19-68

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value40

¤ Price value14

Category winner19-68Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

aromatic92%

lavender84%

woody77%

fresh spicy69%

earthy61%

floral100%

powdery92%

woody84%

fruity77%

white floral69%

citrus61%

Scent match28%Clearly different · both citrus and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top30 to 45 minutes

Calabrian bergamotTangerineGrapefruitPink PepperCassis

Heart2 to 4 hours

LavenderVetiverPatchouliMagnoliaRose

Base3 to 5 hours

AmbergrisMuskTonka Bean

Top

Black CurrantGardeniaFloral NotesGrapefruitCassisGreen NotesBergamotNeroli

Heart

MagnoliaPowdery NotesJasmineRoseGeranium

Base

Bourbon VanillaCashmere WoodWhite MuskAmberVetiverCedar

InformationalShared notesCalabrian bergamot, Grapefruit, Cassis and Vetiver. Durations are only published for 19-68, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer94

Fall97

Winter70

Day100

Night62

Spring100

Summer50

Fall38

Winter25

Day100

Night20

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men86

Unisex12

Women2

Men0

Unisex20

Women80

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#17,709

PerfumerLuca Gritti

Launched—

Reviews12

Overall rank#43,540

PerfumerJean-Charles Mignon

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winner19-68Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

19-68 by Gritti is a fresh citrus and aromatic fragrance built around crisp fruits and traditional barbershop woods. The scent opens with a sharp burst of Calabrian bergamot, grapefruit, and tangy tangerine, sharpened by pink pepper and tart cassis. As the initial brightness settles, a clean core of lavender and vetiv…

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Blom by Aqualis opens with a tart burst of black currant, green cassis, and bitter grapefruit, immediately framed by gardenia and neroli. As the citrus brightness settles, a heart of magnolia, rose, and white jasmine emerges, wrapped in clean powdery notes. The dry-down relies on cashmere wood, bourbon vanilla, and wh…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, 19-68 or Blom?

19-68 takes 5 of 5 categories. 19-68 is rated 3.84/5 from 107 votes; Blom is rated 3.71/5 from 17 votes. Choose 19-68 for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Blom for a floral and powdery character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, 19-68 or Blom?

19-68 lasts longest (19-68 64/100, Blom 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, 19-68 or Blom?

Projection is very close: 19-68 58/100, Blom 56/100 for sillage.

Do 19-68 and Blom smell similar?

Clearly different: a 28% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus and woody accords. Common notes include Calabrian bergamot, Grapefruit, Cassis and Vetiver.

Is 19-68 or Blom better for summer or winter?

19-68 suits daytime wear; Blom suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in 19-68 and Blom?

19-68 has top notes of Calabrian bergamot, Tangerine, Grapefruit and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Lavender, Vetiver, Patchouli and Magnolia, a base of Ambergris, Musk and Tonka Bean. Blom has top notes of Black Currant, Gardenia, Floral Notes and Grapefruit, heart notes of Magnolia, Powdery Notes, Jasmine and Rose, a base of Bourbon Vanilla, Cashmere Wood, White Musk and Amber.