Fragrance comparison

Fresh Bloom vs Gold Calacatta

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 107 ratings analysed

Fresh Bloom

Desigual

3.59101 votes

Rank #19,662 FruityRose

Full profile Similar & dupes

41%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Gold Calacatta

Aurora Scents

3.336 votes

Rank #60,293 WoodyFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Gold Calacatta takes 3 of 4 categories.

Fresh Bloom
Choose it for a fruity and rose character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Gold Calacatta
Choose it for a woody and fruity character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Fresh Bloom1/4

Gold Calacatta3/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Gold Calacatta
Sillage & projection: Gold Calacatta
Value for money: Gold Calacatta
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

Gold CalacattaAurora Scents

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.59/ 5 · 101 votes

Have 47%Had 28%Want 25%

3.33/ 5 · 6 votes

Have 30%Had 3%Want 67%

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

17%Like

17%Ok

17%Dislike

17%Hate

6 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity49

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate65

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate58

Category winners

LongevityGold Calacatta

SillageGold Calacatta

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value76

¤ Price value86

Category winnerGold CalacattaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

rose88%

sweet77%

tropical65%

woody53%

white floral42%

woody100%

fruity92%

powdery84%

floral77%

fresh spicy69%

sweet61%

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

GingerBergamotPlumRaspberryPeach

Heart

IrisJasmine SambacOrchidOsmanthusRose

Base

SandalwoodBenzoinNagarmothaCedarWhite MuskAmber

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

Spring50

Summer50

Fall100

Winter33

Day100

Night33

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex5

Women95

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

Men14

Unisex14

Women71

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#60,293

PerfumerArturetto Landi

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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Gold Calacatta by Aurora Scents offers a complex interplay of fruit, spice, and woody resins. It is a striking unisex composition that feels both polished and grounded. With its noticeable longevity and unique development, it serves as a bold option for those seeking a fragrance that shifts from a bright, gingery open…

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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 Gold Calacatta?

Gold Calacatta takes 3 of 4 categories. Fresh Bloom is rated 3.59/5 from 101 votes; Gold Calacatta is rated 3.33/5 from 6 votes. Choose Fresh Bloom for a fruity and rose character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Gold Calacatta for a woody and fruity character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Fresh Bloom or Gold Calacatta?

Gold Calacatta lasts longest (Gold Calacatta 67/100, Fresh Bloom 49/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Fresh Bloom or Gold Calacatta?

Gold Calacatta projects furthest (Gold Calacatta 54/100, Fresh Bloom 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Fresh Bloom and Gold Calacatta 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 Gold Calacatta better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Fresh Bloom and Gold Calacatta?

Fresh Bloom has top notes of Raspberry and Mangosteen, heart notes of May Rose and Jasmine Sambac, a base of Cedar and Sandalwood. Gold Calacatta has top notes of Ginger, Bergamot, Plum and Raspberry, heart notes of Iris, Jasmine Sambac, Orchid and Osmanthus, a base of Sandalwood, Benzoin, Nagarmotha and Cedar.