Fragrance comparison

Al Hajjar Al'Aswad vs Bloom

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 82 ratings analysed

5 wins

Al Hajjar Al'Aswad

Abdul Samad Al Qurashi

4.4825 votes

Rank #14,376 RoseMusky

Full profile Similar & dupes

77%scent match

Very similar

Bloom

Al Haramain Perfumes

3.7457 votes

Rank #15,422 OudMusky

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Al Hajjar Al'Aswad takes 5 of 7 categories.

Al Hajjar Al'Aswad
Choose it for a rose and musky character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Bloom
Choose it for a oud and musky character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Al Hajjar Al'Aswad5/7

Bloom2/7

Ratings & consensus: Al Hajjar Al'Aswad
Community sentiment: Al Hajjar Al'Aswad
Longevity: Al Hajjar Al'Aswad
Sillage & projection: Bloom
Value for money: Bloom
Versatility: Al Hajjar Al'Aswad
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Al Hajjar Al'Aswad

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Al Hajjar Al'AswadAbdul Samad Al Qurashi

BloomAl Haramain Perfumes

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.48/ 5 · 25 votes

Have 47%Had 8%Want 45%

3.74/ 5 · 57 votes

Have 42%Had 21%Want 37%

Category winnerAl Hajjar Al'AswadRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

64%Love

28%Like

0%Ok

8%Dislike

0%Hate

25 votes

26%Love

46%Like

4%Ok

25%Dislike

0%Hate

57 votes

Category winnerAl Hajjar Al'AswadMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate87

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage77

♥ Love / hate68

Category winners

LongevityAl Hajjar Al'Aswad

SillageBloom

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value25

¤ Price value58

Category winnerBloomBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

rose100%

musky83%

powdery65%

oud48%

floral30%

oud100%

musky83%

rose65%

floral48%

powdery30%

Scent match77%Very similar · both musky, rose and oud

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

Taif RoseMuskAgarwood (Oud)

No top / heart / base split published

Notes

Agarwood (Oud)MuskTaif RoseFloral NotesGreen Notes

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesTaif Rose, Musk and Agarwood (Oud). 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

Summer75

Fall88

Winter88

Day100

Night100

Spring33

Summer47

Fall100

Winter87

Day57

Night100

Category winnerAl Hajjar Al'AswadMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Men20

Unisex0

Women80

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#14,376

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews53

Overall rank#15,422

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews7

Category winnerAl Hajjar Al'AswadHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

A rose-forward oud and musk scent that reads plush, powdery, and quietly dramatic. Here the Taif rose sits at the centre, with a musky haze and a darker oud base that can feel more like scented oil than a crisp spray. Worth knowing, owners often warn that very similarly named “Al Hajjar Al Aswad” versions exist, inclu…

Reviews →

Bloom by Al Haramain is an oud and musk led floral that can surprise you. On some skin it reads like a rose touched by green notes and soft powder, on others it swings citrusy and spicy with a clean, almost barbershop freshness. It is a good pick if you like musky oud with a sharper edge, but it is not the.

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, Al Hajjar Al'Aswad or Bloom?

Al Hajjar Al'Aswad takes 5 of 7 categories. Al Hajjar Al'Aswad is rated 4.48/5 from 25 votes; Bloom is rated 3.74/5 from 57 votes. Choose Al Hajjar Al'Aswad for a rose and musky character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, day or night wear. Choose Bloom for a oud and musky character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Al Hajjar Al'Aswad or Bloom?

Al Hajjar Al'Aswad lasts longest (Al Hajjar Al'Aswad 77/100, Bloom 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Al Hajjar Al'Aswad or Bloom?

Bloom projects furthest (Bloom 77/100, Al Hajjar Al'Aswad 69/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Al Hajjar Al'Aswad and Bloom smell similar?

Very similar: a 77% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share musky, rose and oud accords. Common notes include Taif Rose, Musk and Agarwood (Oud).

Is Al Hajjar Al'Aswad or Bloom better for summer or winter?

For summer, Al Hajjar Al'Aswad is the stronger pick. For winter, Al Hajjar Al'Aswad is the stronger pick. Al Hajjar Al'Aswad suits day or night wear; Bloom suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.