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Classic Stone vs Harlem Bloom

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

Updated 357 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Classic Stone takes 6 of 7 categories.

  • Classic Stone

    Choose it for a warm spicy and leather character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.

  • Harlem Bloom

    Choose it for a leather and musky character. Wins on versatility. Best in spring.

Classic Stone6/7
Harlem Bloom1/7
Ratings & consensus
Classic Stone
Community sentiment
Classic Stone
Longevity
Classic Stone
Sillage & projection
Classic Stone
Value for money
Classic Stone
Versatility
Harlem Bloom
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Classic Stone

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
Classic StoneLattafa Perfumes
Harlem BloomVilhelm Parfumerie
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
4.32/ 5 · 146 votes
Have 34%Had 3%Want 64%
3.66/ 5 · 211 votes
Have 68%Had 32%Want 0%
Category winnerClassic StoneRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
66%Love
20%Like
8%Ok
4%Dislike
2%Hate

120 votes

31%Love
36%Like
9%Ok
19%Dislike
6%Hate

211 votes

Category winnerClassic StoneMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity83
〰 Sillage73
♥ Love / hate86
⏱ Longevity69
〰 Sillage62
♥ Love / hate67
Category winners

LongevityClassic Stone

SillageClassic Stone

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value72
¤ Price value35
Category winnerClassic StoneBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
warm spicy100%
leather88%
fresh spicy77%
powdery65%
musky53%
aromatic42%
leather100%
musky92%
warm spicy84%
powdery77%
rose69%
woody61%
Scent match53%Some overlap · both leather, warm spicy and musky

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top
CardamomSaffronCuminViolet
Heart
SuedeNutmegCloveOsmanthus
Base
AmbergrisWoody NotesMuskOakmoss
Top
SaffronAngelica
Heart
Damask RoseViolet
Base
SuedeEbony
InformationalShared notesSaffron, Violet and Suede. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring31
Summer9
Fall86
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Spring100
Summer57
Fall0
Winter87
Day–
Night–
Category winnerHarlem BloomMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men59
Unisex33
Women9
Men17
Unisex54
Women30
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#2,791

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews24

Overall rank#17,259

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews11

Category winnerClassic StoneHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Classic Stone by Lattafa is an oriental spicy fragrance that balances bold cardamom and saffron with a smooth suede core. It offers a resinous, warm foundation perfect for cooler weather or evening wear. The scent provides a complex, mature profile for those who enjoy woody and musky depth in their daily rotation.

Reviews →

Harlem Bloom by Vilhelm Parfumerie, now known as 125th & Bloom, centers on an interesting contrast between wild angelica and dry suede. A cool damask rose softens the blend, while saffron adds a light medicinal bite. This fragrance suits crisp autumn days when you want a clean, leather-accented aura that holds close t…

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, Classic Stone or Harlem Bloom?

Classic Stone takes 6 of 7 categories. Classic Stone is rated 4.32/5 from 146 votes; Harlem Bloom is rated 3.66/5 from 211 votes. Choose Classic Stone for a warm spicy and leather character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter. Choose Harlem Bloom for a leather and musky character. Wins on versatility. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Classic Stone or Harlem Bloom?

Classic Stone lasts longest (Classic Stone 83/100, Harlem Bloom 69/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Classic Stone or Harlem Bloom?

Classic Stone projects furthest (Classic Stone 73/100, Harlem Bloom 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Classic Stone and Harlem Bloom smell similar?

Some overlap: a 53% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share leather, warm spicy and musky accords. Common notes include Saffron, Violet and Suede.

Is Classic Stone or Harlem Bloom better for summer or winter?

For summer, Harlem Bloom is the stronger pick. For winter, Classic Stone is the stronger pick. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Classic Stone and Harlem Bloom?

Classic Stone has top notes of Cardamom, Saffron, Cumin and Violet, heart notes of Suede, Nutmeg, Clove and Osmanthus, a base of Ambergris, Woody Notes, Musk and Oakmoss. Harlem Bloom has top notes of Saffron and Angelica, heart notes of Damask Rose and Violet, a base of Suede and Ebony.

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