Fragrance comparison

Fall in Bloom vs Gardenia Tropical

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

Updated 9 Oct 2026 353 ratings analysed

4 wins

Fall in Bloom

Bath & Body Works

4.28309 votes

Rank #22,423 FruityFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

40%scent match

Some overlap

Gardenia Tropical

Paul Emilien

4.0244 votes

Rank #32,255 White FloralFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Fall in Bloom takes 4 of 7 categories.

Fall in Bloom
Choose it for a fruity and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring.
Gardenia Tropical
Choose it for a white floral and fruity character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Fall in Bloom4/7

Gardenia Tropical3/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Fall in BloomBath & Body Works

Gardenia TropicalPaul Emilien

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.28/ 5 · 309 votes

Have 87%Had 13%Want 0%

4.02/ 5 · 44 votes

Have 30%Had 13%Want 56%

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

36%Love

45%Like

2%Ok

16%Dislike

0%Hate

44 votes

Category winnerFall in BloomMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity54

〰 Sillage49

♥ Love / hate83

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate76

Category winners

LongevityGardenia Tropical

SillageGardenia Tropical

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value83

¤ Price value0

Category winnerFall in BloomBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

floral88%

mossy77%

fresh65%

sweet53%

earthy42%

white floral100%

fruity90%

green80%

sweet70%

mossy60%

earthy50%

Scent match40%Some overlap · both fruity, mossy 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

Green NotesPlumPeachSpicy NotesSicilian Lemon

Heart

GardeniaEgyptian JasmineOrange BlossomTurkish RoseWoody Notes

Base

MossMadagascar VanillaWhite MuskAmber

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–

Spring100

Summer100

Fall64

Winter36

Day100

Night27

Category winnerGardenia TropicalMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men1

Unisex6

Women93

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#22,423

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

Overall rank#32,255

PerfumerPatrick Bodifee

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerFall in BloomHigher 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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Paul Emilien Gardenia Tropical opens with a sharp burst of green notes and bright Sicilian lemon before settling into a fleshy gardenia core. Dark plum and juicy peach cut through the initial tartness, giving the floral heart a dense, nectar-like weight. As the scent matures on warm skin, lush Egyptian jasmine and ora…

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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 Gardenia Tropical?

Fall in Bloom takes 4 of 7 categories. Fall in Bloom is rated 4.28/5 from 309 votes; Gardenia Tropical is rated 4.02/5 from 44 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 Gardenia Tropical for a white floral and fruity character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Fall in Bloom or Gardenia Tropical?

Gardenia Tropical lasts longest (Gardenia Tropical 66/100, Fall in Bloom 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Fall in Bloom or Gardenia Tropical?

Gardenia Tropical projects furthest (Gardenia Tropical 65/100, Fall in Bloom 49/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Fall in Bloom and Gardenia Tropical smell similar?

Some overlap: a 40% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity, mossy and sweet accords. Common notes include plum and Moss.

Is Fall in Bloom or Gardenia Tropical better for summer or winter?

For summer, Gardenia Tropical is the stronger pick. For winter, Fall in Bloom is the stronger pick. Gardenia Tropical suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Fall in Bloom and Gardenia Tropical?

Fall in Bloom has top notes of plum, heart notes of Wildflowers, a base of Moss. Gardenia Tropical has top notes of Green Notes, Plum, Peach and Spicy Notes, heart notes of Gardenia, Egyptian Jasmine, Orange Blossom and Turkish Rose, a base of Moss, Madagascar Vanilla, White Musk and Amber.