Fragrance comparison

Bloodflower vs Ninel No. 28

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

Updated 8 Nov 2026 132 ratings analysed

3 wins

Bloodflower

Parfums Quartana

3.57126 votes

Rank #15,174 Soft SpicyAnis

Full profile Similar & dupes

49%scent match

Some overlap

Ninel No. 28

Ninel Perfume

3.336 votes

Rank #67,556 Soft SpicySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Bloodflower takes 3 of 4 categories.

Bloodflower
Choose it for a soft spicy and anis character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
Ninel No. 28
Choose it for a soft spicy and sweet character. Wins on longevity. Best in fall.

Bloodflower3/4

Ninel No. 281/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Ninel No. 28
Sillage & projection: Bloodflower
Value for money: Bloodflower
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Bloodflower

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

BloodflowerParfums Quartana

Ninel No. 28Ninel Perfume

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.57/ 5 · 126 votes

Have 23%Had 5%Want 71%

3.33/ 5 · 6 votes

Have 10%Had 20%Want 70%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

34%Love

26%Like

10%Ok

23%Dislike

7%Hate

126 votes

0%Love

50%Like

33%Ok

17%Dislike

0%Hate

6 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate64

⏱ Longevity87

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate58

Category winners

LongevityNinel No. 28

SillageBloodflower

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value42

¤ Price value25

Category winnerBloodflowerBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

soft spicy100%

anis92%

floral84%

sweet77%

rose69%

patchouli61%

soft spicy100%

sweet92%

anis84%

vanilla77%

almond69%

musky61%

Scent match49%Some overlap · both soft spicy, anis and sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

AniseLicoriceRosePatchouliAmberCloverOrris

No top / heart / base split published

Top

AniseAlmondBergamot

Heart

LicoriceRoseWhipped CreamDark Chocolate

Base

PatchouliVanillaMuskTea

InformationalShared notesAnise, Licorice, Rose and Patchouli. Durations are only published for Bloodflower, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring61

Summer44

Fall100

Winter71

Day62

Night100

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men5

Unisex72

Women23

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#15,174

PerfumerAlexandra Carlin

Launched—

Reviews30

Overall rank#67,556

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerBloodflowerHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Bloodflower by Parfums Quartana is an unconventional oriental floral built around sharp, bittersweet contrasts. The fragrance opens with an intense blast of black licorice and spicy anise, accented by fresh green clover. As the initial sharpness settles, a rich, velvety rose emerges alongside earthy patchouli and powd…

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Ninel No. 28 opens with sharp star anise, green bergamot, and roasted almond. The fragrance softens into a sweet heart of dark chocolate, licorice, and whipped cream, balanced by a soft rose note. Earthy patchouli, vanilla, black tea, and musk anchor the base, making it ideal for chilly fall evenings.

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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, Bloodflower or Ninel No. 28?

Bloodflower takes 3 of 4 categories. Bloodflower is rated 3.57/5 from 126 votes; Ninel No. 28 is rated 3.33/5 from 6 votes. Choose Bloodflower for a soft spicy and anis character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Ninel No. 28 for a soft spicy and sweet character. Wins on longevity. Best in fall.

Which lasts longer, Bloodflower or Ninel No. 28?

Ninel No. 28 lasts longest (Ninel No. 28 87/100, Bloodflower 76/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Bloodflower or Ninel No. 28?

Projection is very close: Bloodflower 65/100, Ninel No. 28 63/100 for sillage.

Do Bloodflower and Ninel No. 28 smell similar?

Some overlap: a 49% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share soft spicy, anis and sweet accords. Common notes include Anise, Licorice, Rose and Patchouli.

Is Bloodflower or Ninel No. 28 better for summer or winter?

Bloodflower suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Bloodflower and Ninel No. 28?

Bloodflower features Anise, Licorice, Rose, Patchouli and Amber. Ninel No. 28 has top notes of Anise, Almond and Bergamot, heart notes of Licorice, Rose, Whipped Cream and Dark Chocolate, a base of Patchouli, Vanilla, Musk and Tea.