Fragrance comparison

Fall in Bloom vs Palolem

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

Updated 9 Oct 2026 362 ratings analysed

Fall in Bloom

Bath & Body Works

4.28309 votes

Rank #22,423 FruityFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

22%scent match

Clearly different

5 wins

Palolem

Sasva

4.1753 votes

Rank #9,084 Warm SpicyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Palolem takes 5 of 7 categories.

Fall in Bloom
Choose it for a fruity and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus and value for money. Best in spring.
Palolem
Choose it for a warm spicy and aromatic character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.

Fall in Bloom2/7

Palolem5/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Fall in BloomBath & Body Works

PalolemSasva

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.28/ 5 · 309 votes

Have 87%Had 13%Want 0%

4.17/ 5 · 53 votes

Have 32%Had 6%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

48%Love

41%Like

3%Ok

3%Dislike

3%Hate

29 votes

Category winnerPalolemMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity54

〰 Sillage49

♥ Love / hate83

⏱ Longevity84

〰 Sillage74

♥ Love / hate82

Category winners

LongevityPalolem

SillagePalolem

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value83

¤ Price value64

Category winnerFall in BloomBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

floral88%

mossy77%

fresh65%

sweet53%

earthy42%

warm spicy100%

aromatic92%

floral84%

amber77%

citrus69%

sweet61%

Scent match22%Clearly different · both floral 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

OrangeRumCinnamonBourbon VanillaPlumCardamom

Heart

SageCarnationChampacaJasmineBlack PepperLavender

Base

AmberMossMuskCedarBenzoinBalsamic Notes

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–

Spring81

Summer81

Fall100

Winter63

Day86

Night100

Category winnerPalolemMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men1

Unisex6

Women93

Men20

Unisex56

Women24

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#22,423

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

Overall rank#9,084

PerfumerPing Wei Ling

Launched—

Reviews10

Category winnerPalolemHigher 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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Palolem by Sasva opens with a bright orange lift warmed by rum, cinnamon and cardamom, then turns plush with plum and bourbon vanilla. As it settles, aromatic herbs, peppery florals and a soft lavender thread keep it textured rather than syrupy. The dry down reads ambered and balsamic with cedar, moss and clean musk, …

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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 Palolem?

Palolem takes 5 of 7 categories. Fall in Bloom is rated 4.28/5 from 309 votes; Palolem is rated 4.17/5 from 53 votes. Choose Fall in Bloom for a fruity and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus and value for money. Best in spring. Choose Palolem for a warm spicy and aromatic character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Fall in Bloom or Palolem?

Palolem lasts longest (Palolem 84/100, Fall in Bloom 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Fall in Bloom or Palolem?

Palolem projects furthest (Palolem 74/100, Fall in Bloom 49/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Fall in Bloom and Palolem smell similar?

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

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

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

What are the notes in Fall in Bloom and Palolem?

Fall in Bloom has top notes of plum, heart notes of Wildflowers, a base of Moss. Palolem has top notes of Orange, Rum, Cinnamon and Bourbon Vanilla, heart notes of Sage, Carnation, Champaca and Jasmine, a base of Amber, Moss, Musk and Cedar.