Fragrance comparison

Fashionably London Elixir vs Sweet Bloom

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

Updated 14 Oct 2026 243 ratings analysed

5 wins

Fashionably London Elixir

Zara

4.36223 votes

Rank #1,886 RoseFloral

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70%scent match

Closely related

Sweet Bloom

Badgley Mischka

4.2020 votes

Rank #20,113 FloralRose

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Fashionably London Elixir takes 5 of 5 categories.

Fashionably London Elixir
Choose it for a rose and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.
Sweet Bloom
Choose it for a floral and rose character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Fashionably London Elixir5/5

Sweet Bloom0/5

Ratings & consensus: Fashionably London Elixir
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Fashionably London Elixir
Sillage & projection: Fashionably London Elixir
Value for money: Fashionably London Elixir
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Fashionably London Elixir

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Fashionably London ElixirZara

Sweet BloomBadgley Mischka

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.36/ 5 · 223 votes

Have 93%Had 7%Want 0%

4.20/ 5 · 20 votes

Have 29%Had 11%Want 60%

Category winnerFashionably London ElixirRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

59%Love

26%Like

8%Ok

6%Dislike

1%Hate

223 votes

65%Love

10%Like

10%Ok

10%Dislike

5%Hate

20 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity79

〰 Sillage72

♥ Love / hate84

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate80

Category winners

LongevityFashionably London Elixir

SillageFashionably London Elixir

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value82

¤ Price value59

Category winnerFashionably London ElixirBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

rose100%

floral86%

musky72%

powdery58%

fresh44%

citrus30%

floral100%

rose91%

woody83%

citrus74%

powdery65%

musky56%

Scent match70%Closely related · both rose, floral and musky

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Bergamot

Heart

RosePeony

Base

Musk

Top

BergamotBlack Currant

Heart

RosePeonyMagnolia

Base

MuskSandalwoodDriftwood

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Rose, Peony and Musk. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring78

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer70

Fall50

Winter20

Day100

Night38

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men5

Unisex44

Women51

Men8

Unisex0

Women92

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#1,886

PerfumerJo Malone

Launched—

Reviews38

Overall rank#20,113

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews8

Category winnerFashionably London ElixirHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Zara Fashionably London Elixir opens with a crisp splash of bergamot that quickly gives way to dense, velvety red rose and dewy peony petals. Created in collaboration with Jo Malone, this concentration thickens the breezy profile of the original eau de parfum by grounding the floral heart in deep red musk and dry wood…

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Sweet Bloom by Badgley Mischka offers a bright, floral experience anchored by rose and peony. Launched in 2021, this scent balances citrusy bergamot with black currant to provide an elegant opening. The dry down introduces a gentle woodiness from sandalwood, making it a reliable choice for office wear or daytime sprin…

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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, Fashionably London Elixir or Sweet Bloom?

Fashionably London Elixir takes 5 of 5 categories. Fashionably London Elixir is rated 4.36/5 from 223 votes; Sweet Bloom is rated 4.20/5 from 20 votes. Choose Fashionably London Elixir for a rose and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter. Choose Sweet Bloom for a floral and rose character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Fashionably London Elixir or Sweet Bloom?

Fashionably London Elixir lasts longest (Fashionably London Elixir 79/100, Sweet Bloom 66/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Fashionably London Elixir or Sweet Bloom?

Fashionably London Elixir projects furthest (Fashionably London Elixir 72/100, Sweet Bloom 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Fashionably London Elixir and Sweet Bloom smell similar?

Closely related: a 70% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share rose, floral and musky accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Rose, Peony and Musk.

Is Fashionably London Elixir or Sweet Bloom better for summer or winter?

Sweet Bloom suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Fashionably London Elixir and Sweet Bloom?

Fashionably London Elixir has top notes of Bergamot, heart notes of Rose and Peony, a base of Musk. Sweet Bloom has top notes of Bergamot and Black Currant, heart notes of Rose, Peony and Magnolia, a base of Musk, Sandalwood and Driftwood.