Fragrance comparison

Harlem Bloom vs Classic Stone

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 357 ratings analysed

Harlem Bloom

Vilhelm Parfumerie

3.66211 votes

Rank #17,259 LeatherMusky

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53%scent match

Some overlap

6 wins

Classic Stone

Lattafa Perfumes

4.32146 votes

Rank #2,791 Warm SpicyLeather

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Classic Stone takes 6 of 7 categories.

Harlem Bloom
Choose it for a leather and musky character. Wins on versatility. Best in spring.
Classic Stone
Choose it for a warm spicy and leather character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.

Harlem Bloom1/7

Classic Stone6/7

Ratings & consensus: Classic Stone
Community sentiment: Classic Stone
Longevity: Classic Stone
Sillage & projection: Classic Stone
Value for money: Classic Stone
Versatility: Harlem Bloom
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Classic Stone

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Harlem BloomVilhelm Parfumerie

Classic StoneLattafa Perfumes

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.66/ 5 · 211 votes

Have 68%Had 32%Want 0%

4.32/ 5 · 146 votes

Have 34%Had 3%Want 64%

Category winnerClassic StoneRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

31%Love

36%Like

9%Ok

19%Dislike

6%Hate

211 votes

66%Love

20%Like

8%Ok

4%Dislike

2%Hate

120 votes

Category winnerClassic StoneMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate67

⏱ Longevity83

〰 Sillage73

♥ Love / hate86

Category winners

LongevityClassic Stone

SillageClassic Stone

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value35

¤ Price value72

Category winnerClassic StoneBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

leather100%

musky92%

warm spicy84%

powdery77%

rose69%

woody61%

warm spicy100%

leather88%

fresh spicy77%

powdery65%

musky53%

aromatic42%

Scent match53%Some overlap · both leather, warm spicy and musky

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

SaffronAngelica

Heart

Damask RoseViolet

Base

SuedeEbony

Top

CardamomSaffronCuminViolet

Heart

SuedeNutmegCloveOsmanthus

Base

AmbergrisWoody NotesMuskOakmoss

InformationalShared notesSaffron, Violet and Suede. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer57

Fall0

Winter87

Day–

Night–

Spring31

Summer9

Fall86

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerHarlem BloomMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men17

Unisex54

Women30

Men59

Unisex33

Women9

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#17,259

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews11

Overall rank#2,791

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews24

Category winnerClassic StoneHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Harlem 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…

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Classic Stone by Lattafa is an oriental spicy fragrance that balances bold cardamom and saffron with a smooth suede core. It offers a resinous, warm foundation perfect for cooler weather or evening wear. The scent provides a complex, mature profile for those who enjoy woody and musky depth in their daily rotation.

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Harlem Bloom or Classic Stone?

Classic Stone takes 6 of 7 categories. Harlem Bloom is rated 3.66/5 from 211 votes; Classic Stone is rated 4.32/5 from 146 votes. Choose Harlem Bloom for a leather and musky character. Wins on versatility. Best in spring. Choose Classic Stone for a warm spicy and leather character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Harlem Bloom or Classic Stone?

Classic Stone lasts longest (Classic Stone 83/100, Harlem Bloom 69/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Harlem Bloom or Classic Stone?

Classic Stone projects furthest (Classic Stone 73/100, Harlem Bloom 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Harlem Bloom and Classic Stone smell similar?

Some overlap: a 53% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share leather, warm spicy and musky accords. Common notes include Saffron, Violet and Suede.

Is Harlem Bloom or Classic Stone better for summer or winter?

For summer, Harlem Bloom is the stronger pick. For winter, Classic Stone is the stronger pick. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Harlem Bloom and Classic Stone?

Harlem Bloom has top notes of Saffron and Angelica, heart notes of Damask Rose and Violet, a base of Suede and Ebony. Classic Stone has top notes of Cardamom, Saffron, Cumin and Violet, heart notes of Suede, Nutmeg, Clove and Osmanthus, a base of Ambergris, Woody Notes, Musk and Oakmoss.