Fragrance comparison

Blom vs Palmetto

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 40 ratings analysed

Blom

Aqualis

3.7117 votes

Rank #41,873 FloralPowdery

Full profile Similar & dupes

47%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Palmetto

Fulton & Roark · 2023

4.0723 votes

Rank #38,499 CitrusWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Palmetto takes 3 of 5 categories.

Blom
Choose it for a floral and powdery character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Palmetto
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Blom2/5

Palmetto3/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

BlomAqualis

PalmettoFulton & Roark

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.71/ 5 · 17 votes

Have 36%Had 8%Want 56%

4.07/ 5 · 23 votes

Have 52%Had 26%Want 23%

Category winnerPalmettoRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

24%Love

47%Like

18%Ok

0%Dislike

12%Hate

17 votes · too few to score

60%Love

13%Like

7%Ok

13%Dislike

7%Hate

15 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity55

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate68

⏱ Longevity52

〰 Sillage41

♥ Love / hate77

Category winners

LongevityBlom

SillageBlom

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value14

¤ Price value34

Category winnerPalmettoBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

powdery92%

woody84%

fruity77%

white floral69%

citrus61%

citrus100%

woody88%

fresh spicy77%

floral65%

white floral53%

aromatic42%

Scent match47%Some overlap · both woody, floral and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Black CurrantGardeniaFloral NotesGrapefruitCassisGreen NotesBergamotNeroli

Heart

MagnoliaPowdery NotesJasmineRoseGeranium

Base

Bourbon VanillaCashmere WoodWhite MuskAmberVetiverCedar

Top15-30 mins

GrapefruitPink Pepper

Heart2-4 hrs

NeroliMagnolia

Base5-7 hrs

CedarIncense

InformationalShared notesGrapefruit, Neroli, Magnolia and Cedar. Durations are only published for Palmetto, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer50

Fall38

Winter25

Day100

Night20

Spring100

Summer89

Fall89

Winter33

Day100

Night41

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex20

Women80

Men60

Unisex40

Women0

Casual 39%Work 35%Date 19%Party 8%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#41,873

PerfumerJean-Charles Mignon

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#38,499

PerfumerNot listed

Launched2023

Reviews2

Category winnerPalmettoHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

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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Palmetto by Fulton & Roark delivers a sharp, sun-drenched blast of tart grapefruit peel and crackling pink pepper right from the nozzle. Give it two minutes. The initial alcohol flash clears quickly to reveal zesty citrus oils rather than synthetic candy sweetness. As the top notes settle on warm skin, green neroli an…

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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, Blom or Palmetto?

Palmetto takes 3 of 5 categories. Blom is rated 3.71/5 from 17 votes; Palmetto is rated 4.07/5 from 23 votes. Choose Blom for a floral and powdery character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Palmetto for a citrus and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Blom or Palmetto?

Blom lasts longest (Blom 55/100, Palmetto 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Blom or Palmetto?

Blom projects furthest (Blom 56/100, Palmetto 41/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Blom and Palmetto smell similar?

Some overlap: a 47% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, floral and citrus accords. Common notes include Grapefruit, Neroli, Magnolia and Cedar.

Is Blom or Palmetto better for summer or winter?

Blom suits daytime wear; Palmetto suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Blom and Palmetto?

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. Palmetto has top notes of Grapefruit and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Neroli and Magnolia, a base of Cedar and Incense.