Fragrance comparison

Black II Hair Mist vs Fall in Bloom

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

Updated 9 Oct 2026 310 ratings analysed

2 wins

Black II Hair Mist

WIDIAN

5.001 votes

Rank #58,303 MossyEarthy

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34%scent match

Clearly different

Fall in Bloom

Bath & Body Works

4.28309 votes

Rank #22,423 FruityFloral

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Black II Hair Mist takes 2 of 3 categories.

Black II Hair Mist
Choose it for a mossy and earthy character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Fall in Bloom
Choose it for a fruity and floral character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Black II Hair Mist2/3

Fall in Bloom1/3

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Black II Hair Mist
Sillage & projection: Black II Hair Mist
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Fall in Bloom

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Black II Hair MistWIDIAN

Fall in BloomBath & Body Works

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

5.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 20%Had 0%Want 80%

4.28/ 5 · 309 votes

Have 87%Had 13%Want 0%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

Not enough votes yet

54%Love

29%Like

10%Ok

5%Dislike

1%Hate

299 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity100

〰 Sillage100

♥ Love / hateN/A

⏱ Longevity54

〰 Sillage49

♥ Love / hate83

Category winners

LongevityBlack II Hair Mist

SillageBlack II Hair Mist

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value83

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

mossy100%

earthy83%

citrus65%

aldehydic48%

green30%

fruity100%

floral88%

mossy77%

fresh65%

sweet53%

earthy42%

Scent match34%Clearly different · both mossy and earthy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Mandarin OrangeSandalwoodRosePlum

Heart

—

Base

MossVanillaMusk

Top

plum

Heart

Wildflowers

Base

Moss

InformationalShared notesPlum and Moss. 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

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter96

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men50

Unisex50

Women0

Men1

Unisex6

Women93

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#58,303

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#22,423

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

Category winnerFall in BloomHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Black II Hair Mist pairs rose, plum and mandarin with a mossy, earthy base, so it reads greener and more textured than many hair mists. The sandalwood, vanilla and musk soften the sharper edges, giving it a smooth, slightly woody finish that should appeal to anyone who likes floral-fruity scents with a darker, more gr…

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Fall in Bloom by Bath & Body Works is a fruity floral that captures a crisp autumn atmosphere. Built on a base of earthy moss, this fragrance features a prominent plum opening softened by a heart of mixed wildflowers. It is a seasonal choice for cool, breezy October days when you want something grounded yet accessible…

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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, Black II Hair Mist or Fall in Bloom?

Black II Hair Mist takes 2 of 3 categories. Black II Hair Mist is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes; Fall in Bloom is rated 4.28/5 from 309 votes. Choose Black II Hair Mist for a mossy and earthy character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, day or night wear. Choose Fall in Bloom for a fruity and floral character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Black II Hair Mist or Fall in Bloom?

Black II Hair Mist lasts longest (Black II Hair Mist 100/100, Fall in Bloom 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Black II Hair Mist or Fall in Bloom?

Black II Hair Mist projects furthest (Black II Hair Mist 100/100, Fall in Bloom 49/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Black II Hair Mist and Fall in Bloom smell similar?

Clearly different: a 34% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share mossy and earthy accords. Common notes include Plum and Moss.

Is Black II Hair Mist or Fall in Bloom better for summer or winter?

Black II Hair Mist suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Black II Hair Mist and Fall in Bloom?

Black II Hair Mist has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Sandalwood, Rose and Plum, a base of Moss, Vanilla and Musk. Fall in Bloom has top notes of plum, heart notes of Wildflowers, a base of Moss.