Fragrance comparison

In Bloom vs By Invitation Rose Gold

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 150 ratings analysed

In Bloom

INME

3.2817 votes

Rank #22,798 RoseFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

50%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

By Invitation Rose Gold

Michael Buble

3.89133 votes

Rank #23,386 SweetFruity

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

By Invitation Rose Gold takes 4 of 5 categories.

In Bloom
Choose it for a rose and floral character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, day or night wear.
By Invitation Rose Gold
Choose it for a sweet and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.

In Bloom1/5

By Invitation Rose Gold4/5

Ratings & consensus: By Invitation Rose Gold
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: By Invitation Rose Gold
Sillage & projection: By Invitation Rose Gold
Value for money: By Invitation Rose Gold
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: In Bloom

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

In BloomINME

By Invitation Rose GoldMichael Buble

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.28/ 5 · 17 votes

Have 33%Had 11%Want 56%

3.89/ 5 · 133 votes

Have 75%Had 25%Want 0%

Category winnerBy Invitation Rose GoldRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

20%Love

0%Like

80%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

5 votes · too few to score

43%Love

36%Like

13%Ok

8%Dislike

1%Hate

127 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage48

♥ Love / hate63

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate78

Category winners

LongevityBy Invitation Rose Gold

SillageBy Invitation Rose Gold

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value63

¤ Price value83

Category winnerBy Invitation Rose GoldBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

rose100%

floral90%

fresh80%

woody70%

fruity60%

citrus50%

sweet100%

fruity90%

floral80%

rose70%

vanilla60%

fresh50%

Scent match50%Some overlap · both rose, floral and fruity

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

Rose WaterPeonyPearCedarLemonMagnolia

No top / heart / base split published

Top

Red FruitsPearMagnolia

Heart

RosePlumPeony

Base

PralineVanillaCinnamon

InformationalShared notesPeony, Pear and Magnolia. 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

Summer100

Fall50

Winter50

Day100

Night100

Spring93

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#22,798

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews5

Overall rank#23,386

PerfumerKarine Dubreuil-Sereni

Launched—

Reviews3

Category winnerIn BloomHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

In Bloom by INME is a floral scent tailored for those who appreciate delicate, classic notes. It opens with a bright splash of lemon and pear nectar, quickly giving way to a heart of rose water, magnolia, and peony. It offers a gentle, refreshing profile that sits close to the skin, making it a reliable pick for daily…

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By Invitation Rose Gold is a sweet fruity floral built around juicy pear, red fruits and a soft rose heart. It opens bright and candy-like, then settles into a creamy vanilla praline dry-down with a light cinnamon warmth. It suits shoppers who enjoy approachable, feminine scents with a rosy dessert feel rather than an…

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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, In Bloom or By Invitation Rose Gold?

By Invitation Rose Gold takes 4 of 5 categories. In Bloom is rated 3.28/5 from 17 votes; By Invitation Rose Gold is rated 3.89/5 from 133 votes. Choose In Bloom for a rose and floral character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, day or night wear. Choose By Invitation Rose Gold for a sweet and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, In Bloom or By Invitation Rose Gold?

They last about the same: By Invitation Rose Gold 64/100, In Bloom 62/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, In Bloom or By Invitation Rose Gold?

By Invitation Rose Gold projects furthest (By Invitation Rose Gold 59/100, In Bloom 48/100), based on community performance votes.

Do In Bloom and By Invitation Rose Gold smell similar?

Some overlap: a 50% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share rose, floral and fruity accords. Common notes include Peony, Pear and Magnolia.

Is In Bloom or By Invitation Rose Gold better for summer or winter?

In Bloom suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in In Bloom and By Invitation Rose Gold?

In Bloom features Rose Water, Peony, Pear, Cedar and Lemon. By Invitation Rose Gold has top notes of Red Fruits, Pear and Magnolia, heart notes of Rose, Plum and Peony, a base of Praline, Vanilla and Cinnamon.