Harlem Bloom vs 125th & Bloom
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
78%scent match
Very similar
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
No clear winner: the 7 categories split 3–3.
Harlem BloomChoose it for a leather and musky character. Wins on ratings & consensus, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
125th & BloomChoose it for a leather and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter.
Harlem Bloom3/7
125th & Bloom3/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Harlem Bloom
- Community sentiment
- Tie
- Longevity
- 125th & Bloom
- Sillage & projection
- 125th & Bloom
- Value for money
- 125th & Bloom
- Versatility
- Harlem Bloom
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Harlem Bloom
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Harlem BloomVilhelm Parfumerie125th & BloomVilhelm ParfumerieWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.66/ 5 · 211 votes
Have 68%Had 32%Want 0%
3.63/ 5 · 201 votes
Have 76%Had 24%Want 0%
Category winnerHarlem BloomRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate31%Love
36%Like
9%Ok
19%Dislike
6%Hate
211 votes
26%Love
36%Like
17%Ok
17%Dislike
3%Hate
201 votes
Category winnerTieMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
Longevity125th & Bloom
Sillage125th & Bloom
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winner125th & BloomBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothleather100%
musky92%
warm spicy84%
powdery77%
rose69%
woody61%
leather100%
warm spicy92%
woody84%
rose77%
animalic69%
powdery61%
Scent match78%Very similar · both leather, warm spicy and rose
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
SaffronAngelica
Heart
Damask RoseViolet
Base
SuedeEbony
Top
SaffronAngelica
Heart
RoseViolet
Base
LeatherEbony
InformationalShared notesSaffron, Angelica, Damask Rose and Violet. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer57
Fall0
Winter87
Day–
Night–
Spring83
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Category winnerHarlem BloomMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#17,259
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews11
Overall rank#33,966
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerHarlem BloomHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotHarlem Bloom by Vilhelm Parfumerie, now known as 125th & Bloom, centers on an interesting contrast between wild angelica and dry suede. A cool damask rose softens the blend, while saffron adds a light medicinal bite. This fragrance suits crisp autumn days when you want a clean, leather-accented aura that holds close t…
Reviews →Vilhelm Parfumerie 125th & Bloom opens with a sharp, medicinal burst of saffron and herbaceous angelica, mimicking the grit and floral surprises of a Harlem brownstone garden. As it settles, a dry rose and violet accord emerges, avoiding any sugary sweetness in favor of a powdery, slightly metallic texture. The base b…
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, Harlem Bloom or 125th & Bloom?
No clear winner: the 7 categories split 3–3. Harlem Bloom is rated 3.66/5 from 211 votes; 125th & Bloom is rated 3.63/5 from 201 votes. Choose Harlem Bloom for a leather and musky character. Wins on ratings & consensus, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose 125th & Bloom for a leather and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter.
Which lasts longer, Harlem Bloom or 125th & Bloom?
125th & Bloom lasts longest (125th & Bloom 73/100, Harlem Bloom 69/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Harlem Bloom or 125th & Bloom?
125th & Bloom projects furthest (125th & Bloom 65/100, Harlem Bloom 62/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Harlem Bloom and 125th & Bloom smell similar?
Very similar: a 78% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share leather, warm spicy and rose accords. Common notes include Saffron, Angelica, Damask Rose and Violet.
Is Harlem Bloom or 125th & Bloom better for summer or winter?
For summer, Harlem Bloom is the stronger pick. For winter, 125th & Bloom is the stronger pick. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Harlem Bloom and 125th & Bloom?
Harlem Bloom has top notes of Saffron and Angelica, heart notes of Damask Rose and Violet, a base of Suede and Ebony. 125th & Bloom has top notes of Saffron and Angelica, heart notes of Rose and Violet, a base of Leather and Ebony.
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