Fragrance comparison

Fresh Bloom vs Aurora

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 104 ratings analysed

2 wins

Fresh Bloom

Desigual

3.59101 votes

Rank #19,662 FruityRose

Full profile Similar & dupes

41%scent match

Some overlap

Aurora

By Cloud

4.333 votes

Rank #52,578 WoodyFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Fresh Bloom takes 2 of 4 categories.

Fresh Bloom
Choose it for a fruity and rose character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Aurora
Choose it for a woody and fruity character. Wins on longevity. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Fresh Bloom2/4

Aurora1/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Aurora
Sillage & projection: Tie
Value for money: Fresh Bloom
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Fresh Bloom

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Fresh BloomDesigual

AuroraBy Cloud

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.59/ 5 · 101 votes

Have 47%Had 28%Want 25%

4.33/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 10%Had 19%Want 71%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

14%Love

53%Like

11%Ok

22%Dislike

0%Hate

101 votes

33%Love

67%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity49

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate65

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate83

Category winners

LongevityAurora

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value76

¤ Price value50

Category winnerFresh BloomBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

rose88%

sweet77%

tropical65%

woody53%

white floral42%

woody100%

fruity92%

amber84%

powdery77%

sweet69%

floral61%

Scent match41%Some overlap · both fruity, woody and sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

RaspberryMangosteen

Heart2-3 hrs

May RoseJasmine Sambac

Base3-5 hrs

CedarSandalwood

Top

RaspberryPeachPlumBergamotGinger

Heart

RoseIrisOsmanthusJasmineJasmine SambacOrchid

Base

Siam BenzoinGuaiac WoodAmbergrisCedarCivetSandalwoodCypriol Oil or NagarmothaWhite Musk

InformationalShared notesRaspberry, Jasmine Sambac, Cedar and Sandalwood. Durations are only published for Fresh Bloom, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer87

Fall0

Winter21

Day100

Night32

Spring0

Summer100

Fall100

Winter0

Day100

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex5

Women95

Casual 44%Work 28%Date 18%Party 10%

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#19,662

PerfumerVéronique Nyberg, Violaine Collas

Launched—

Reviews5

Overall rank#52,578

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerFresh BloomHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Desigual Fresh Bloom delivers an uncomplicated rush of bright red raspberry and exotic mangosteen right out of the nozzle. The initial spray carries a brief solvent edge, but it quickly yields to sweet tropical fruit compote. As the top notes settle on skin, clean May rose and jasmine sambac take over, lending a cool,…

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Aurora by By Cloud opens with soft red fruit, peach, plum and a lift of bergamot and ginger before moving into a floral heart of rose, iris, jasmine and orchid. The dry-down is warmer and woodier, with benzoin, guaiac wood, cedar, sandalwood, musk and an animalic touch giving the sweetness more depth. It is best appro…

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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, Fresh Bloom or Aurora?

Fresh Bloom takes 2 of 4 categories. Fresh Bloom is rated 3.59/5 from 101 votes; Aurora is rated 4.33/5 from 3 votes. Choose Fresh Bloom for a fruity and rose character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Aurora for a woody and fruity character. Wins on longevity. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Fresh Bloom or Aurora?

Aurora lasts longest (Aurora 80/100, Fresh Bloom 49/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Fresh Bloom or Aurora?

Projection is very close: Fresh Bloom 50/100, Aurora 50/100 for sillage.

Do Fresh Bloom and Aurora smell similar?

Some overlap: a 41% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity, woody and sweet accords. Common notes include Raspberry, Jasmine Sambac, Cedar and Sandalwood.

Is Fresh Bloom or Aurora better for summer or winter?

Fresh Bloom suits daytime wear; Aurora suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Fresh Bloom and Aurora?

Fresh Bloom has top notes of Raspberry and Mangosteen, heart notes of May Rose and Jasmine Sambac, a base of Cedar and Sandalwood. Aurora has top notes of Raspberry, Peach, Plum and Bergamot, heart notes of Rose, Iris, Osmanthus and Jasmine, a base of Siam Benzoin, Guaiac Wood, Ambergris and Cedar.