Fragrance comparison

1989 vs Diamond Bloom

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

Updated 9 Oct 2026 105 ratings analysed

3 wins

1989

Theodoros Kalotinis

3.55101 votes

Rank #30,267 FruityFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

25%scent match

Clearly different

Diamond Bloom

Adrian Costa

4.004 votes

Rank #54,356 FloralWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

1989 takes 3 of 3 categories.

1989
Choose it for a fruity and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Diamond Bloom
Choose it for a floral and white floral character. Best in spring, day or night wear.

19893/3

Diamond Bloom0/3

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: 1989
Sillage & projection: 1989
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: 1989

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

1989Theodoros Kalotinis

Diamond BloomAdrian Costa

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.55/ 5 · 101 votes

Have 40%Had 10%Want 50%

4.00/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 27%Had 0%Want 73%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

33%Love

25%Like

16%Ok

19%Dislike

8%Hate

101 votes

75%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

25%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate64

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

Longevity1989

Sillage1989

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value63

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

fresh spicy91%

patchouli83%

warm spicy74%

woody65%

amber56%

floral100%

white floral92%

fresh84%

woody77%

fruity69%

musky61%

Scent match25%Clearly different · both fruity and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Black and Pink Pepper

Heart

PlumRaspberry

Base

PatchouliOlibanum

Top

Violet LeafPink PepperBergamotRaspberryPeach

Heart

Lily of the ValleyBlack CurrantStar JasminePeonyHedione

Base

MuskPatchouliCashmeranAmberSandalwoodOlibanumPraline

InformationalShared notesRaspberry, Patchouli and Olibanum. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring41

Summer11

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer50

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men77

Unisex18

Women5

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#30,267

PerfumerTheodoros Kalotinis

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#54,356

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winner1989Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

1989 opens with a sharp kick of black pepper and pink pepper before dense plum and tart raspberry settle across damp patchouli. Warm olibanum resin grounds the dark fruit, creating a spicy, earthy aroma that suits crisp autumn leather jackets and cold winter night outs.

Reviews →

Diamond Bloom by Adrian Costa is a Floral Fruity Gourmand fragrance for women. This is a new fragrance. Diamond Bloom was launched in 2025. Top notes are Violet Leaf, Pink Pepper, Bergamot, Raspberry and Peach; middle notes are Lily of the Valley, Black Currant, Star Jasmine, Peony and Hedione; base notes are Musk, Pa…

Reviews →

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, 1989 or Diamond Bloom?

1989 takes 3 of 3 categories. 1989 is rated 3.55/5 from 101 votes; Diamond Bloom is rated 4.00/5 from 4 votes. Choose 1989 for a fruity and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. Choose Diamond Bloom for a floral and white floral character. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, 1989 or Diamond Bloom?

1989 lasts longest (1989 76/100, Diamond Bloom 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, 1989 or Diamond Bloom?

1989 projects furthest (1989 67/100, Diamond Bloom 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do 1989 and Diamond Bloom smell similar?

Clearly different: a 25% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity and woody accords. Common notes include Raspberry, Patchouli and Olibanum.

Is 1989 or Diamond Bloom better for summer or winter?

Diamond Bloom suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in 1989 and Diamond Bloom?

1989 has top notes of Black and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Plum and Raspberry, a base of Patchouli and Olibanum. Diamond Bloom has top notes of Violet Leaf, Pink Pepper, Bergamot and Raspberry, heart notes of Lily of the Valley, Black Currant, Star Jasmine and Peony, a base of Musk, Patchouli, Cashmeran and Amber.