Fragrance comparison

BLV vs Himari

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 2,278 ratings analysed

4 wins

BLV

Bvlgari

3.752,272 votes

Rank #7,651 Fresh SpicyFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

39%scent match

Some overlap

Himari

J-Scent

2.336 votes

Rank #73,385 GreenAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

BLV takes 4 of 4 categories.

BLV
Choose it for a fresh spicy and floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring.
Himari
Choose it for a green and aromatic character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

BLV4/4

Himari0/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

BLVBvlgari

HimariJ-Scent

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.75/ 5 · 2,272 votes

Have 41%Had 59%Want 0%

2.33/ 5 · 6 votes

Have 11%Had 1%Want 88%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

35%Love

49%Like

2%Ok

14%Dislike

0%Hate

2,110 votes

17%Love

17%Like

0%Ok

17%Dislike

50%Hate

6 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate76

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate33

Category winners

LongevityBLV

SillageBLV

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value51

¤ Price value50

Category winnerBLVBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

floral92%

fresh84%

powdery77%

musky69%

citrus61%

green100%

aromatic92%

woody84%

floral77%

fresh spicy69%

fresh61%

Scent match39%Some overlap · both fresh spicy, floral and fresh

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

GingerBergamot

Heart

WisteriaFlax

Base

MuskSandalwoodBlack locustVanilla

Top

Green LeavesWisteriaPine needlesBergamot

Heart

PhloxTeaPeppermint

Base

IncenseMuskSandalwoodVetiver

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Wisteria, Musk and Sandalwood. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter87

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer0

Fall50

Winter50

Day100

Night33

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men9

Unisex32

Women59

Men0

Unisex33

Women67

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#7,651

PerfumerAlberto Morillas

Launched—

Reviews19

Overall rank#73,385

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerBLVHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Bvlgari BLV is a cool, fresh spicy floral musk built around ginger, bergamot, wisteria, musk and sandalwood. It has a clean, polished character that many wearers describe as unusual, classy and energetic, with a powdery musky dry-down softened by vanilla and acacia-like sweetness. Its sharper ginger opening and slight…

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Himari by J-Scent captures a quiet walk through a summer forest. The fragrance opens with sharp green leaves and wisteria, softening into a tea-infused floral middle of phlox and peppermint. The base anchors the composition with incense and vetiver, offering a contemplative, earthy finish that feels intimate and perso…

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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, BLV or Himari?

BLV takes 4 of 4 categories. BLV is rated 3.75/5 from 2,272 votes; Himari is rated 2.33/5 from 6 votes. Choose BLV for a fresh spicy and floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring. Choose Himari for a green and aromatic character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, BLV or Himari?

BLV lasts longest (BLV 68/100, Himari 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, BLV or Himari?

BLV projects furthest (BLV 58/100, Himari 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do BLV and Himari smell similar?

Some overlap: a 39% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, floral and fresh accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Wisteria, Musk and Sandalwood.

Is BLV or Himari better for summer or winter?

Himari suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in BLV and Himari?

BLV has top notes of Ginger and Bergamot, heart notes of Wisteria and Flax, a base of Musk, Sandalwood, Black locust and Vanilla. Himari has top notes of Green Leaves, Wisteria, Pine needles and Bergamot, heart notes of Phlox, Tea and Peppermint, a base of Incense, Musk, Sandalwood and Vetiver.