Harlem Bloom vs Tiba
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
27%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Tiba takes 6 of 7 categories.
Harlem BloomChoose it for a leather and musky character. Wins on versatility. Best in spring.
TibaChoose it for a warm spicy and rose character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.
Harlem Bloom1/7
Tiba6/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Tiba
- Community sentiment
- Tiba
- Longevity
- Tiba
- Sillage & projection
- Tiba
- Value for money
- Tiba
- Versatility
- Harlem Bloom
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Tiba
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Harlem BloomVilhelm ParfumerieTibaNilafar du NilWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.66/ 5 · 211 votes
Have 68%Had 32%Want 0%
4.18/ 5 · 68 votes
Have 31%Had 4%Want 65%
Category winnerTibaRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate31%Love
36%Like
9%Ok
19%Dislike
6%Hate
211 votes
63%Love
18%Like
7%Ok
5%Dislike
7%Hate
57 votes
Category winnerTibaMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityTiba
SillageTiba
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerTibaBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothleather100%
musky92%
warm spicy84%
powdery77%
rose69%
woody61%
warm spicy100%
rose92%
sweet84%
chocolate77%
wine69%
vanilla61%
Scent match27%Clearly different · both 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
Damask RoseClovesNutmegSaffronNeroliRaisinCitronLime (Linden) Blossom
Heart
Turkish RoseRoseDark ChocolateRed WineCherryCacaoBourbon WhiskeyPimento
Base
VanillaAmberSandalwoodSuedeOak TreeTobaccoMusk
InformationalShared notesSaffron, Damask Rose 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 seasonSpring100
Summer57
Fall0
Winter87
Day–
Night–
Spring54
Summer11
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#17,147
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews11
Overall rank#6,616
PerfumerChris Maurice
Launched—
Reviews16
Category winnerTibaHigher 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 →Tiba is a complex oriental floral that balances dark chocolate and red wine with spicy cloves and Damask rose. Created by perfumer Chris Maurice, this unisex scent leans into a resinous, warm profile that thrives in cooler weather. It offers an intoxicating, deep presence that stands out for those seeking something wo…
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 Tiba?
Tiba takes 6 of 7 categories. Harlem Bloom is rated 3.66/5 from 211 votes; Tiba is rated 4.18/5 from 68 votes. Choose Harlem Bloom for a leather and musky character. Wins on versatility. Best in spring. Choose Tiba for a warm spicy and rose character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.
Which lasts longer, Harlem Bloom or Tiba?
Tiba lasts longest (Tiba 86/100, Harlem Bloom 69/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Harlem Bloom or Tiba?
Tiba projects furthest (Tiba 76/100, Harlem Bloom 62/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Harlem Bloom and Tiba smell similar?
Clearly different: a 27% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy and rose accords. Common notes include Saffron, Damask Rose and Suede.
Is Harlem Bloom or Tiba better for summer or winter?
For summer, Harlem Bloom is the stronger pick. For winter, Tiba is the stronger pick. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Harlem Bloom and Tiba?
Harlem Bloom has top notes of Saffron and Angelica, heart notes of Damask Rose and Violet, a base of Suede and Ebony. Tiba has top notes of Damask Rose, Cloves, Nutmeg and Saffron, heart notes of Turkish Rose, Rose, Dark Chocolate and Red Wine, a base of Vanilla, Amber, Sandalwood and Suede.
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