Fragrance comparison

Bloom vs Spicy Clementine

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 159 ratings analysed

3 wins

Bloom

PourMoi

5.006 votes

Rank #40,547 FloralRose

Full profile Similar & dupes

30%scent match

Clearly different

Spicy Clementine

Brocard

3.54153 votes

Rank #19,774 CitrusFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Bloom takes 3 of 4 categories.

Bloom
Choose it for a floral and rose character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Spicy Clementine
Choose it for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Bloom3/4

Spicy Clementine1/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

BloomPourMoi

Spicy ClementineBrocard

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

5.00/ 5 · 6 votes

Have 31%Had 15%Want 54%

3.54/ 5 · 153 votes

Have 56%Had 44%Want 0%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

6 votes · too few to score

12%Love

53%Like

16%Ok

16%Dislike

3%Hate

153 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate100

⏱ Longevity39

〰 Sillage47

♥ Love / hate63

Category winners

LongevityBloom

SillageBloom

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value100

¤ Price value87

Category winnerBloomBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

rose92%

musky84%

citrus77%

white floral69%

fresh61%

citrus100%

fresh spicy86%

fresh72%

sweet58%

fruity44%

aldehydic30%

Scent match30%Clearly different · both citrus and fresh

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

GrapefruitPink PepperBlack Currant

Heart2-4 hrs

PeonyRoseJasmineRed Fruits

Base5-7 hrs

MuskAmberVanillaPatchouli

Notes

ClementineCitrusesOrangeGingerAldehydesGrapefruitCardamomMuskPepperRed FruitsSandalwoodBlack Currant

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesGrapefruit, Black Currant, Red Fruits and Musk. Durations are only published for Bloom, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring80

Summer100

Fall100

Winter20

Day100

Night80

Spring87

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men0

Unisex30

Women70

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#40,547

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#19,774

PerfumerPhilippe Paparella-Paris

Launched—

Reviews10

Category winnerSpicy ClementineHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

The first spray delivers a tart burst of pink grapefruit and crushed black currant. It bites pleasantly. Within five minutes, that sharp citrus edge settles down as sweet peony and fresh pink rose take control of your immediate scent bubble. Pink pepper adds sparkle. A warm base of vanilla, patchouli, and clean white …

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Spicy Clementine by Brocard opens with a burst of sweet clementine, sparkling aldehydes, and bitter orange rind. Sharp ginger and ground cardamom quickly follow, shifting the bright citrus start into a warm spice profile. It stays low to the skin, making it an easy pick for casual winter mornings at home.

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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, Bloom or Spicy Clementine?

Bloom takes 3 of 4 categories. Bloom is rated 5.00/5 from 6 votes; Spicy Clementine is rated 3.54/5 from 153 votes. Choose Bloom for a floral and rose character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Spicy Clementine for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Bloom or Spicy Clementine?

Bloom lasts longest (Bloom 60/100, Spicy Clementine 39/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Bloom or Spicy Clementine?

Bloom projects furthest (Bloom 75/100, Spicy Clementine 47/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Bloom and Spicy Clementine smell similar?

Clearly different: a 30% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus and fresh accords. Common notes include Grapefruit, Black Currant, Red Fruits and Musk.

Is Bloom or Spicy Clementine better for summer or winter?

Bloom suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Bloom and Spicy Clementine?

Bloom has top notes of Grapefruit, Pink Pepper and Black Currant, heart notes of Peony, Rose, Jasmine and Red Fruits, a base of Musk, Amber, Vanilla and Patchouli. Spicy Clementine features Clementine, Citruses, Orange, Ginger and Aldehydes.