Fragrance comparison

Fall in Bloom vs Arcanum

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

Updated 9 Oct 2026 372 ratings analysed

Fall in Bloom

Bath & Body Works

4.28309 votes

Rank #22,423 FruityFloral

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22%scent match

Clearly different

Arcanum

Incarna parfums

4.1763 votes

Rank #8,899 AmberWoody

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 7 categories split 3–3.

Fall in Bloom
Choose it for a fruity and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring.
Arcanum
Choose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Fall in Bloom3/7

Arcanum3/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Fall in BloomBath & Body Works

ArcanumIncarna parfums

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.28/ 5 · 309 votes

Have 87%Had 13%Want 0%

4.17/ 5 · 63 votes

Have 29%Had 10%Want 62%

Category winnerFall in BloomRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

54%Love

29%Like

10%Ok

5%Dislike

1%Hate

299 votes

43%Love

40%Like

10%Ok

8%Dislike

0%Hate

63 votes

Category winnerFall in BloomMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity54

〰 Sillage49

♥ Love / hate83

⏱ Longevity78

〰 Sillage71

♥ Love / hate79

Category winners

LongevityArcanum

SillageArcanum

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value83

¤ Price value54

Category winnerFall in BloomBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

floral88%

mossy77%

fresh65%

sweet53%

earthy42%

amber100%

woody90%

sweet80%

balsamic70%

warm spicy60%

fruity50%

Scent match22%Clearly different · both fruity and sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

plum

Heart

Wildflowers

Base

Moss

Top

CognacPlumRose

Heart

TobaccoOakHoneyAlmond

Base

Peru BalsamTolu BalsamAmberMyrrhMossSandalwoodBenzoin

InformationalShared notesplum and Moss. 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

Winter96

Day–

Night–

Spring13

Summer4

Fall100

Winter79

Day33

Night100

Category winnerTieMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men1

Unisex6

Women93

Men9

Unisex70

Women22

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#22,423

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

Overall rank#8,899

PerfumerNatalia Vitkovskaya

Launched—

Reviews12

Category winnerArcanumHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Fall in Bloom by Bath & Body Works is a fruity floral that captures a crisp autumn atmosphere. Built on a base of earthy moss, this fragrance features a prominent plum opening softened by a heart of mixed wildflowers. It is a seasonal choice for cool, breezy October days when you want something grounded yet accessible…

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Arcanum by Incarna Parfums is a rich unisex scent centered on cognac, dried fruits, and tobacco. Launched in 2018, it delivers a dense, resinous profile ideal for cold weather wear. This fragrance stands out for its deep, honeyed woody character that develops slowly on the skin. It suits those seeking a bold, cozy sig…

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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, Fall in Bloom or Arcanum?

No clear winner: the 7 categories split 3–3. Fall in Bloom is rated 4.28/5 from 309 votes; Arcanum is rated 4.17/5 from 63 votes. Choose Fall in Bloom for a fruity and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring. Choose Arcanum for a amber and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Fall in Bloom or Arcanum?

Arcanum lasts longest (Arcanum 78/100, Fall in Bloom 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Fall in Bloom or Arcanum?

Arcanum projects furthest (Arcanum 71/100, Fall in Bloom 49/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Fall in Bloom and Arcanum smell similar?

Clearly different: a 22% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity and sweet accords. Common notes include plum and Moss.

Is Fall in Bloom or Arcanum better for summer or winter?

For summer, Arcanum is the stronger pick. For winter, Fall in Bloom is the stronger pick. Arcanum suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Fall in Bloom and Arcanum?

Fall in Bloom has top notes of plum, heart notes of Wildflowers, a base of Moss. Arcanum has top notes of Cognac, Plum and Rose, heart notes of Tobacco, Oak, Honey and Almond, a base of Peru Balsam, Tolu Balsam, Amber and Myrrh.