Fragrance comparison

Flowerbomb Black Sparkle vs Paris Baby

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

Updated 22 Oct 2026 82 ratings analysed

3 wins

Flowerbomb Black Sparkle

Viktor&Rolf

4.0020 votes

Rank #50,072 FloralWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

42%scent match

Some overlap

Paris Baby

Parfums Elite

3.6562 votes

Rank #19,831 FruityFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Flowerbomb Black Sparkle takes 3 of 5 categories.

Flowerbomb Black Sparkle
Choose it for a floral and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Paris Baby
Choose it for a fruity and floral character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Flowerbomb Black Sparkle3/5

Paris Baby2/5

Ratings & consensus: Flowerbomb Black Sparkle
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Flowerbomb Black Sparkle
Sillage & projection: Flowerbomb Black Sparkle
Value for money: Paris Baby
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Paris Baby

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Flowerbomb Black SparkleViktor&Rolf

Paris BabyParfums Elite

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 20 votes

Have 15%Had 8%Want 77%

3.65/ 5 · 62 votes

Have 36%Had 32%Want 33%

Category winnerFlowerbomb Black SparkleRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

50%Love

25%Like

5%Ok

15%Dislike

5%Hate

20 votes · too few to score

23%Love

47%Like

3%Ok

27%Dislike

0%Hate

62 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage72

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity59

〰 Sillage51

♥ Love / hate66

Category winners

LongevityFlowerbomb Black Sparkle

SillageFlowerbomb Black Sparkle

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value38

¤ Price value75

Category winnerParis BabyBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

white floral92%

citrus84%

green77%

rose69%

patchouli61%

fruity100%

floral91%

vanilla83%

white floral74%

powdery65%

woody56%

Scent match42%Some overlap · both floral and white floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

TeaBergamotOsmanthus

Heart

Orange BlossomFreesiaRoseOrchidJasmine

Base

MuskPatchouli

Top15-30 mins

BelliniFreesiaRed Apple

Heart2-3 hrs

OsmanthusJasmineOrange Blossom

Base3-5 hrs

SandalwoodMuskVanillaPatchouli

InformationalShared notesOsmanthus, Orange Blossom, Freesia and Jasmine. Durations are only published for Paris Baby, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring14

Summer29

Fall100

Winter86

Day100

Night83

Spring82

Summer64

Fall100

Winter64

Day100

Night41

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men14

Unisex14

Women71

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Casual 44%Work 22%Date 19%Party 16%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#50,072

PerfumerCarlos Benaïm, Dominique Ropion, Domitille Michalon Bertier, Olivier Polge

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#19,831

PerfumerVincent Schaller

Launched—

Reviews7

Category winnerParis BabyHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Flowerbomb Black Sparkle opens with a bright flash of bergamot and green tea before settling into a dense, sweet floral core. The heart is built on cattleya orchid and jasmine, which feel thick and syrupy rather than fresh. On skin, the sweetness is grounded by a heavy dose of patchouli and clean musk, preventing it f…

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Paris Baby by Parfums Elite hits the air with a fizzy splash of sparkling peach Bellini, crisp red apple, and fresh freesia. It smells cheerful and clean right away. You get an immediate burst of bubbly fruit cocktail sweetness, balanced by a light floral heart of jasmine, orange blossom, and apricot-like osmanthus. A…

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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, Flowerbomb Black Sparkle or Paris Baby?

Flowerbomb Black Sparkle takes 3 of 5 categories. Flowerbomb Black Sparkle is rated 4.00/5 from 20 votes; Paris Baby is rated 3.65/5 from 62 votes. Choose Flowerbomb Black Sparkle for a floral and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Paris Baby for a fruity and floral character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Flowerbomb Black Sparkle or Paris Baby?

Flowerbomb Black Sparkle lasts longest (Flowerbomb Black Sparkle 68/100, Paris Baby 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Flowerbomb Black Sparkle or Paris Baby?

Flowerbomb Black Sparkle projects furthest (Flowerbomb Black Sparkle 72/100, Paris Baby 51/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Flowerbomb Black Sparkle and Paris Baby smell similar?

Some overlap: a 42% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral and white floral accords. Common notes include Osmanthus, Orange Blossom, Freesia and Jasmine.

Is Flowerbomb Black Sparkle or Paris Baby better for summer or winter?

Flowerbomb Black Sparkle suits daytime wear; Paris Baby suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Flowerbomb Black Sparkle and Paris Baby?

Flowerbomb Black Sparkle has top notes of Tea, Bergamot and Osmanthus, heart notes of Orange Blossom, Freesia, Rose and Orchid, a base of Musk and Patchouli. Paris Baby has top notes of Bellini, Freesia and Red Apple, heart notes of Osmanthus, Jasmine and Orange Blossom, a base of Sandalwood, Musk, Vanilla and Patchouli.