Fresh vs Magic Bloom
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
65%scent match
Closely related
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Fresh takes 6 of 8 categories.
FreshChoose it for a citrus and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Magic BloomChoose it for a citrus and floral character. Wins on versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Fresh6/8
Magic Bloom1/8
- Ratings & consensus
- Fresh
- Community sentiment
- Fresh
- Longevity
- Fresh
- Sillage & projection
- Fresh
- Value for money
- Fresh
- Versatility
- Magic Bloom
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Tie
- Fragranxe ranking
- Fresh
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
FreshDesigualMagic BloomSkylarWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.86/ 5 · 259 votes
Have 42%Had 32%Want 25%
3.50/ 5 · 30 votes
Have 36%Had 12%Want 52%
Category winnerFreshRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate21%Love
59%Like
7%Ok
12%Dislike
2%Hate
259 votes
13%Love
47%Like
23%Ok
10%Dislike
7%Hate
30 votes
Category winnerFreshMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityFresh
SillageFresh
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerFreshBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothcitrus100%
fruity91%
green83%
floral74%
aromatic65%
sweet56%
citrus100%
floral88%
green77%
fruity65%
fresh spicy53%
sweet42%
Scent match65%Closely related · both citrus, floral and green
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop15-30 mins
LemonYuzuFruitsMint
Heart2-3 hrs
LotusGreen AppleMagnolia
Base4-6 hrs
CedarMuskAmberSandalwoodVanilla
Top15-30 mins
YuzuNashi PearMandarin Leaf
Heart2-3 hrs
Apple BlossomMagnoliaHoneysuckle
Base4-6 hrs
Sea SaltMuskCedarAmber
Category winnerTieSame dry-down length
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter5
Day100
Night9
Spring100
Summer94
Fall12
Winter6
Day100
Night7
Category winnerMagic BloomMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#11,486
PerfumerSonia Constant
Launched—
Reviews16
Overall rank#49,537
PerfumerSarah Horowitz
Launched—
Reviews1
Category winnerFreshHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotDesigual Fresh wastes no time getting to the point. The first spray releases a sharp flash of sour lemon and bitter yuzu rind, backed by a quick chill of crushed mint. It feels crisp and immediately cooling. Within twenty minutes, the tart citrus softens into crunchy green apple and watery lotus petals, giving the hea…
Reviews →Skylar Magic Bloom opens with an energetic splash of tart yuzu, crisp nashi pear, and green mandarin leaf that feels like biting into chilled fruit on a warm morning. As the initial spray settles, fresh apple blossom, dewy magnolia petals, and sweet honeysuckle emerge, creating a clean, airy bouquet that stays light r…
Reviews →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.
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Common questions
Straight answers from the data above.
Which is better, Fresh or Magic Bloom?
Fresh takes 6 of 8 categories. Fresh is rated 3.86/5 from 259 votes; Magic Bloom is rated 3.50/5 from 30 votes. Choose Fresh for a citrus and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Magic Bloom for a citrus and floral character. Wins on versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Fresh or Magic Bloom?
Fresh lasts longest (Fresh 58/100, Magic Bloom 51/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Fresh or Magic Bloom?
Fresh projects furthest (Fresh 50/100, Magic Bloom 40/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Fresh and Magic Bloom smell similar?
Closely related: a 65% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, floral and green accords. Common notes include Yuzu, Magnolia, Cedar and Musk.
Is Fresh or Magic Bloom better for summer or winter?
For summer, Magic Bloom is the stronger pick. For winter, Magic Bloom is the stronger pick. Fresh suits daytime wear; Magic Bloom suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Fresh and Magic Bloom?
Fresh has top notes of Lemon, Yuzu, Fruits and Mint, heart notes of Lotus, Green Apple and Magnolia, a base of Cedar, Musk, Amber and Sandalwood. Magic Bloom has top notes of Yuzu, Nashi Pear and Mandarin Leaf, heart notes of Apple Blossom, Magnolia and Honeysuckle, a base of Sea Salt, Musk, Cedar and Amber.
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