Fragrance comparison

Blue Wood vs Radiant Bloom

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

Updated 11 Oct 2026 172 ratings analysed

4 wins

Blue Wood

Mith

4.15138 votes

Rank #2,630 WoodyFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

33%scent match

Clearly different

Radiant Bloom

Zara

4.4734 votes

Rank #12,851 WoodyWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Blue Wood takes 4 of 7 categories.

Blue Wood
Choose it for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter.
Radiant Bloom
Choose it for a woody and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Blue Wood4/7

Radiant Bloom2/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Blue WoodMith

Radiant BloomZara

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.15/ 5 · 138 votes

Have 58%Had 5%Want 37%

4.47/ 5 · 34 votes

Have 56%Had 4%Want 40%

Category winnerRadiant BloomRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

64%Love

26%Like

6%Ok

4%Dislike

0%Hate

128 votes

65%Love

24%Like

9%Ok

0%Dislike

3%Hate

34 votes

Category winnerTieMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity74

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate87

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate87

Category winners

LongevityBlue Wood

SillageBlue Wood

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value84

¤ Price value80

Category winnerBlue WoodBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

fresh spicy91%

citrus83%

aromatic74%

warm spicy65%

patchouli56%

woody100%

white floral83%

smoky65%

floral48%

citrus30%

Scent match33%Clearly different · both woody and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

LavenderBlack PepperBergamotPink GrapefruitBitter OrangeCypress

Heart

GeraniumLilacJasmineViolet

Base

VanillinPatchouliGuaiac WoodSandalwood

Top

Bergamot

Heart

Jasmine

Base

Guaiac Wood

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Jasmine and Guaiac Wood. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring82

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer79

Fall79

Winter25

Day100

Night52

Category winnerRadiant BloomMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men85

Unisex13

Women2

Men45

Unisex48

Women7

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#2,630

PerfumerHamid Merati-Kashani

Launched—

Reviews19

Overall rank#12,851

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews7

Category winnerBlue WoodHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Blue Wood opens with bright citrus, lavender, and pepper, then settles into a smooth woody base with soft vanilla, patchouli, and sandalwood. Reviews often describe it as a polished, easier-wearing spicy woods scent that stays cleaner and lighter than heavier cold-weather options, making it a strong pick for everyday …

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Zara Radiant Bloom opens with a sharp burst of bergamot that quickly softens into clean jasmine petals. The citrus top note fizzes for twenty minutes before a dry guaiac wood base pulls the composition into grounded territory. This balance between bright white floral tones and smoky wood creates an airy, modern freshn…

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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, Blue Wood or Radiant Bloom?

Blue Wood takes 4 of 7 categories. Blue Wood is rated 4.15/5 from 138 votes; Radiant Bloom is rated 4.47/5 from 34 votes. Choose Blue Wood for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter. Choose Radiant Bloom for a woody and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Blue Wood or Radiant Bloom?

Blue Wood lasts longest (Blue Wood 74/100, Radiant Bloom 66/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Blue Wood or Radiant Bloom?

Blue Wood projects furthest (Blue Wood 62/100, Radiant Bloom 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Blue Wood and Radiant Bloom smell similar?

Clearly different: a 33% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and citrus accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Jasmine and Guaiac Wood.

Is Blue Wood or Radiant Bloom better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Blue Wood and Radiant Bloom?

Blue Wood has top notes of Lavender, Black Pepper, Bergamot and Pink Grapefruit, heart notes of Geranium, Lilac, Jasmine and Violet, a base of Vanillin, Patchouli, Guaiac Wood and Sandalwood. Radiant Bloom has top notes of Bergamot, heart notes of Jasmine, a base of Guaiac Wood.