Fragrance comparison

I'm vs Gleam

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

Updated 11 Oct 2026 71 ratings analysed

2 wins

I'm

Pupa

3.8265 votes

Rank #16,093 FruityPowdery

Full profile Similar & dupes

48%scent match

Some overlap

Gleam

Johan B

3.836 votes

Rank #50,145 PowderyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

I'm takes 2 of 4 categories.

I'm
Choose it for a fruity and powdery character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Gleam
Choose it for a powdery and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.

I'm2/4

Gleam1/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: I'm
Sillage & projection: Gleam
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Tie
Fragranxe ranking: I'm

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

I'mPupa

GleamJohan B

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.82/ 5 · 65 votes

Have 31%Had 23%Want 47%

3.83/ 5 · 6 votes

Have 23%Had 4%Want 73%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

28%Love

46%Like

6%Ok

20%Dislike

0%Hate

65 votes

17%Love

67%Like

0%Ok

17%Dislike

0%Hate

6 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate70

⏱ Longevity56

〰 Sillage80

♥ Love / hate71

Category winners

LongevityI'm

SillageGleam

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value65

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

powdery92%

amber84%

sweet77%

musky69%

woody61%

powdery100%

woody92%

violet84%

warm spicy77%

fruity69%

floral61%

Scent match48%Some overlap · both powdery, fruity and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top20-30 mins

Wild StrawberryBlack CurrantCloves

Heart2-4 hrs

RoseVioletHoneysuckle

Base6-8 hrs

MuskVanillaWhite AmberLabdanum

Top15-30 mins

Black CurrantViolet

Heart2-4 hrs

ClovesJasmineIrisRose

Base6-8 hrs

CedarMusk

Category winnerTieSame dry-down length

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer61

Fall61

Winter44

Day100

Night41

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day50

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex40

Women60

Casual 36%Date 29%Party 20%Work 16%

Not enough votes yet

Date 36%Casual 28%Work 19%Party 17%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#16,093

PerfumerLuca Maffei, Maurizio Cerizza

Launched—

Reviews9

Overall rank#50,145

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerI'mHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Pupa I'm Eau de Parfum smells like sweet wild strawberries dusted in powdered sugar and vintage cosmetic rose. The berries hit fast. Tart black currant and a pinch of warm clove keep the opening lively rather than cloying. Soon after, powdery violet and honeysuckle emerge, creating an authentic scented lipstick accord…

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Johan B Gleam is a distinctive woody floral perfume that catches you off guard right from the first spray. The scent opens with a sharp burst of tart black currant paired with a bold, spicy kick of crushed cloves. Within thirty minutes, that peppery bite softens as powdery violet and cool iris step forward to smooth o…

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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, I'm or Gleam?

I'm takes 2 of 4 categories. I'm is rated 3.82/5 from 65 votes; Gleam is rated 3.83/5 from 6 votes. Choose I'm for a fruity and powdery character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Gleam for a powdery and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, I'm or Gleam?

I'm lasts longest (I'm 73/100, Gleam 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, I'm or Gleam?

Gleam projects furthest (Gleam 80/100, I'm 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Do I'm and Gleam smell similar?

Some overlap: a 48% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery, fruity and woody accords. Common notes include Black Currant, Cloves, Rose and Violet.

Is I'm or Gleam better for summer or winter?

I'm suits daytime wear; Gleam suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in I'm and Gleam?

I'm has top notes of Wild Strawberry, Black Currant and Cloves, heart notes of Rose, Violet and Honeysuckle, a base of Musk, Vanilla, White Amber and Labdanum. Gleam has top notes of Black Currant and Violet, heart notes of Cloves, Jasmine, Iris and Rose, a base of Cedar and Musk.