Fragrance comparison

Fall in Bloom vs Whisper

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

Updated 17 Oct 2026 349 ratings analysed

Fall in Bloom

Bath & Body Works

4.28309 votes

Rank #23,087 FruityFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

59%scent match

Closely related

4 wins

Whisper

TUMI

3.8040 votes

Rank #21,292 RoseFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Whisper 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.
Whisper
Choose it for a rose and fruity character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Fall in Bloom3/7

Whisper4/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Fall in BloomBath & Body Works

WhisperTUMI

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.28/ 5 · 309 votes

Have 87%Had 13%Want 0%

3.80/ 5 · 40 votes

Have 51%Had 4%Want 44%

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

30%Love

33%Like

28%Ok

8%Dislike

3%Hate

40 votes

Category winnerFall in BloomMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity54

〰 Sillage49

♥ Love / hate83

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate70

Category winners

LongevityWhisper

SillageWhisper

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value83

¤ Price value67

Category winnerFall in BloomBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

floral88%

mossy77%

fresh65%

sweet53%

earthy42%

rose100%

fruity83%

sweet65%

floral48%

mossy30%

Scent match59%Closely related · both fruity, 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

Top15-30 mins

Plum

Heart2-4 hrs

Red Rose

Base6-8 hrs

Moss

InformationalShared notesplum and Moss. Durations are only published for Whisper, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter96

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer88

Fall59

Winter24

Day100

Night39

Category winnerWhisperMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men1

Unisex6

Women93

Men0

Unisex6

Women94

Work 34%Casual 29%Date 27%Party 10%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#23,087

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

Overall rank#21,292

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews7

Category winnerWhisperHigher 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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TUMI Whisper strips away heavy oriental excess to deliver a clean, fruit-dusted floral profile that feels immediate and fresh. The first spray releases dark purple plum. It smells tart, juicy, and bright, carrying just enough sweetness to grab your attention without turning syrupy. Within twenty minutes, the fruity bu…

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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 Whisper?

Whisper takes 4 of 7 categories. Fall in Bloom is rated 4.28/5 from 309 votes; Whisper is rated 3.80/5 from 40 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 Whisper for a rose and fruity character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Fall in Bloom or Whisper?

Whisper lasts longest (Whisper 64/100, Fall in Bloom 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Fall in Bloom or Whisper?

Projection is very close: Whisper 50/100, Fall in Bloom 49/100 for sillage.

Do Fall in Bloom and Whisper smell similar?

Closely related: a 59% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity, floral and sweet accords. Common notes include plum and Moss.

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

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

What are the notes in Fall in Bloom and Whisper?

Fall in Bloom has top notes of plum, heart notes of Wildflowers, a base of Moss. Whisper has top notes of Plum, heart notes of Red Rose, a base of Moss.