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Bloom Club vs Desert Algorithm

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

Updated 3 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Desert Algorithm takes 3 of 4 categories.

  • Bloom Club

    Choose it for a amber and woody character. Best in winter, evening wear.

  • Desert Algorithm

    Choose it for a woody and amber character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking.

Bloom Club0/4
Desert Algorithm3/4
Ratings & consensus
Not scored
Community sentiment
Not scored
Longevity
Desert Algorithm
Sillage & projection
Tie
Value for money
Desert Algorithm
Versatility
Not scored
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Desert Algorithm

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
Bloom ClubThe Fragrance Kitchen
Desert AlgorithmNew DNA Laboratories
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
3.50/ 5 · 2 votes
Have 17%Had 17%Want 67%
5.00/ 5 · 1 votes
Have 0%Had 0%Want 100%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
0%Love
50%Like
50%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

100%Love
0%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity60
〰 Sillage50
♥ Love / hate63
⏱ Longevity80
〰 Sillage50
♥ Love / hate100
Category winners

LongevityDesert Algorithm

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value0
¤ Price value75
Category winnerDesert AlgorithmBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
amber100%
woody92%
aromatic84%
soft spicy77%
leather69%
fruity61%
woody100%
amber92%
leather84%
sand77%
patchouli69%
aromatic61%
Scent match54%Some overlap · both amber, woody and leather

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top
CassisBergamotApple
Heart
CedarwoodAgarwoodGalbanumVetiverRose
Base
AmberLeatherPatchouliMuskMoss
Top
Cassis
Heart
PatchouliLeather
Base
Woody NotesCedarwoodAmbroxanSand
InformationalShared notesCassis, Cedarwood, Leather and Patchouli. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring0
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night100
Spring–
Summer–
Fall–
Winter–
Day–
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men0
Unisex100
Women0
Men100
Unisex0
Women0
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#65,103

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#51,299

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerDesert AlgorithmHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

The Fragrance Kitchen launches Bloom Club as a sharp contrast to traditional fruity florals. The opening hits with tart cassis, bitter bergamot, and a slice of crisp green apple. As the top notes settle, the scent pulls into a darker, earthier heart dominated by galbanum, cedarwood, and a quiet rose. The base grounds …

Reviews →

Desert Algorithm reads as a dry, woody amber with a mineral edge rather than a plush sweet amber. Cassis gives the opening a brief tart lift, then patchouli, leather, cedarwood and ambroxan pull it into something dustier, smokier and more arid. It looks best suited to someone who likes modern woody fragrances with tex…

Reviews →
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.

Recent comparisons

Head-to-head activity from live history

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Bloom Club or Desert Algorithm?

Desert Algorithm takes 3 of 4 categories. Bloom Club is rated 3.50/5 from 2 votes; Desert Algorithm is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Bloom Club for a amber and woody character. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Desert Algorithm for a woody and amber character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking.

Which lasts longer, Bloom Club or Desert Algorithm?

Desert Algorithm lasts longest (Desert Algorithm 80/100, Bloom Club 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Bloom Club or Desert Algorithm?

Projection is very close: Bloom Club 50/100, Desert Algorithm 50/100 for sillage.

Do Bloom Club and Desert Algorithm smell similar?

Some overlap: a 54% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, woody and leather accords. Common notes include Cassis, Cedarwood, Leather and Patchouli.

Is Bloom Club or Desert Algorithm better for summer or winter?

Bloom Club suits evening wear; Desert Algorithm suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Bloom Club and Desert Algorithm?

Bloom Club has top notes of Cassis, Bergamot and Apple, heart notes of Cedarwood, Agarwood, Galbanum and Vetiver, a base of Amber, Leather, Patchouli and Musk. Desert Algorithm has top notes of Cassis, heart notes of Patchouli and Leather, a base of Woody Notes, Cedarwood, Ambroxan and Sand.

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