Fragrance comparison

Bloom vs Monica

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 338 ratings analysed

6 wins

Bloom

The Woods Collection

4.06158 votes

Rank #25,942 RoseFloral

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47%scent match

Some overlap

Monica

Gritti

3.78180 votes

Rank #13,528 FruityFresh

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Bloom takes 6 of 7 categories.

Bloom
Choose it for a rose and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.
Monica
Choose it for a fruity and fresh character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Bloom6/7

Monica1/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

BloomThe Woods Collection

MonicaGritti

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.06/ 5 · 158 votes

Have 79%Had 21%Want 0%

3.78/ 5 · 180 votes

Have 30%Had 10%Want 60%

Category winnerBloomRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

48%Love

28%Like

11%Ok

8%Dislike

5%Hate

158 votes

31%Love

36%Like

17%Ok

15%Dislike

2%Hate

180 votes

Category winnerBloomMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate76

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate70

Category winners

LongevityBloom

SillageBloom

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value65

¤ Price value38

Category winnerBloomBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

rose100%

floral92%

fresh84%

fruity77%

green69%

woody61%

fruity100%

fresh92%

floral84%

powdery77%

musky69%

tropical61%

Scent match47%Some overlap · both fruity, floral and fresh

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

LitchiRhubarbBergamotNutmeg

Heart

Turkish RosePeonyLily-of-the-Valley

Base

Woody NotesWhite MuskVanillaCashmeranIncense

Top30 to 45 minutes

PeonyLitchiApricotFruity Notes

Heart2 to 3 hours

White MuskJasmineSandalwood

Base3 to 5 hours

AmberVanillaWoody Notes

InformationalShared notesLitchi, Peony, Woody Notes and White Musk. Durations are only published for Monica, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer92

Fall0

Winter75

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer90

Fall46

Winter22

Day100

Night27

Category winnerBloomMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men5

Unisex7

Women88

Men1

Unisex1

Women98

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#25,942

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#13,528

PerfumerLuca Gritti

Launched—

Reviews12

Category winnerMonicaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Bloom by The Woods Collection opens with a sharp burst of tart rhubarb and juicy litchi, softened by zesty bergamot and a pinch of ground nutmeg. The heart reveals a lush bouquet of Turkish rose, pink peony, and fresh lily-of-the-valley that blooms boldly on skin. As hours pass, the dry-down settles into smooth cashme…

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Monica by Gritti centers on a vibrant blend of lush peony and dewy litchi, giving wearers a bright, romantic profile from the first spray. Soft apricot and sweet fruity notes bring a cheerful lift, while a heart of white musk and clean jasmine smooths out the edges. As the scent settles, warm sandalwood, amber, and ge…

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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, Bloom or Monica?

Bloom takes 6 of 7 categories. Bloom is rated 4.06/5 from 158 votes; Monica is rated 3.78/5 from 180 votes. Choose Bloom for a rose and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring. Choose Monica for a fruity and fresh character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Bloom or Monica?

Bloom lasts longest (Bloom 75/100, Monica 68/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Bloom or Monica?

Bloom projects furthest (Bloom 67/100, Monica 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Bloom and Monica smell similar?

Some overlap: a 47% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity, floral and fresh accords. Common notes include Litchi, Peony, Woody Notes and White Musk.

Is Bloom or Monica better for summer or winter?

For summer, Bloom is the stronger pick. For winter, Bloom is the stronger pick. Monica suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Bloom and Monica?

Bloom has top notes of Litchi, Rhubarb, Bergamot and Nutmeg, heart notes of Turkish Rose, Peony and Lily-of-the-Valley, a base of Woody Notes, White Musk, Vanilla and Cashmeran. Monica has top notes of Peony, Litchi, Apricot and Fruity Notes, heart notes of White Musk, Jasmine and Sandalwood, a base of Amber, Vanilla and Woody Notes.