Fragrance comparison

1920 The Origin vs Blooming Fire

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 1,079 ratings analysed

7 wins

1920 The Origin

Tous

4.08610 votes

Rank #2,250 Fresh SpicyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

47%scent match

Some overlap

Blooming Fire

Orebella · 2024

3.90469 votes

Rank #4,842 White FloralWarm Spicy

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

1920 The Origin takes 7 of 7 categories.

1920 The Origin
Choose it for a fresh spicy and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.
Blooming Fire
Choose it for a white floral and warm spicy character. Best in spring.

1920 The Origin7/7

Blooming Fire0/7

Ratings & consensus: 1920 The Origin
Community sentiment: 1920 The Origin
Longevity: 1920 The Origin
Sillage & projection: 1920 The Origin
Value for money: 1920 The Origin
Versatility: 1920 The Origin
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: 1920 The Origin

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

1920 The OriginTous

Blooming FireOrebella

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.08/ 5 · 610 votes

Have 48%Had 11%Want 41%

3.90/ 5 · 469 votes

Have 88%Had 12%Want 0%

Category winner1920 The OriginRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

43%Love

37%Like

9%Ok

9%Dislike

2%Hate

527 votes

41%Love

29%Like

15%Ok

9%Dislike

6%Hate

469 votes

Category winner1920 The OriginMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate78

⏱ Longevity59

〰 Sillage48

♥ Love / hate72

Category winners

Longevity1920 The Origin

Sillage1920 The Origin

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value59

Category winner1920 The OriginBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

woody90%

warm spicy80%

citrus70%

aromatic60%

patchouli50%

white floral100%

warm spicy90%

tropical80%

woody70%

coconut60%

citrus50%

Scent match47%Some overlap · both warm spicy, woody and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

BergamotCardamomBlack Pepper

Heart

CuminTeaJasmine

Base

CedarPatchouliAmbergris

Top

BergamotCardamomCedarClove Leaf

Heart

Monoi OilJasmine

Base

Patchouli

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Cardamom, Jasmine and Cedar. 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

Summer0

Fall0

Winter68

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter31

Day–

Night–

Category winner1920 The OriginMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men84

Unisex13

Women3

Men1

Unisex12

Women87

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#2,250

PerfumerDaphné Bugey

Launched—

Reviews87

Overall rank#4,842

PerfumerClement Gavarry

Launched2024

Reviews113

Category winner1920 The OriginHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

1920 The Origin by Tous is a woody spicy fragrance that relies on a sharp, fresh opening of bergamot, cardamom, and black pepper. It settles into a tea and cumin heart, anchored by a cedar and patchouli base. This scent is an excellent option for the office or casual daytime wear in spring, offering a clean and mascul…

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Blooming Fire by Orebella brings a warm, tropical garden onto your skin. Bergamot and cardamom open the scent with a bright, spicy flash. It quickly melts into a creamy monoi and jasmine heart. A base of earthy patchouli keeps the white florals grounded. This scent is built for warm, humid summer days and casual sundr…

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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, 1920 The Origin or Blooming Fire?

1920 The Origin takes 7 of 7 categories. 1920 The Origin is rated 4.08/5 from 610 votes; Blooming Fire is rated 3.90/5 from 469 votes. Choose 1920 The Origin for a fresh spicy and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring. Choose Blooming Fire for a white floral and warm spicy character. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, 1920 The Origin or Blooming Fire?

1920 The Origin lasts longest (1920 The Origin 65/100, Blooming Fire 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, 1920 The Origin or Blooming Fire?

1920 The Origin projects furthest (1920 The Origin 58/100, Blooming Fire 48/100), based on community performance votes.

Do 1920 The Origin and Blooming Fire smell similar?

Some overlap: a 47% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, woody and citrus accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Cardamom, Jasmine and Cedar.

Is 1920 The Origin or Blooming Fire better for summer or winter?

For summer, 1920 The Origin is the stronger pick. For winter, 1920 The Origin is the stronger pick. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in 1920 The Origin and Blooming Fire?

1920 The Origin has top notes of Bergamot, Cardamom and Black Pepper, heart notes of Cumin, Tea and Jasmine, a base of Cedar, Patchouli and Ambergris. Blooming Fire has top notes of Bergamot, Cardamom, Cedar and Clove Leaf, heart notes of Monoi Oil and Jasmine, a base of Patchouli.