Fragrance comparison

In Bloom vs MCM Crush

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 118 ratings analysed

In Bloom

INME

3.2817 votes

Rank #22,798 RoseFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

68%scent match

Closely related

4 wins

MCM Crush

MCM - Mode Creation Munich

3.75101 votes

Rank #16,630 FloralRose

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

MCM Crush takes 4 of 5 categories.

In Bloom
Choose it for a rose and floral character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear.
MCM Crush
Choose it for a floral and rose character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring.

In Bloom1/5

MCM Crush4/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

In BloomINME

MCM CrushMCM - Mode Creation Munich

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.28/ 5 · 17 votes

Have 33%Had 11%Want 56%

3.75/ 5 · 101 votes

Have 51%Had 8%Want 41%

Category winnerMCM CrushRating 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

28%Love

38%Like

21%Ok

10%Dislike

4%Hate

101 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage48

♥ Love / hate63

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate69

Category winners

LongevityMCM Crush

SillageMCM Crush

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value63

¤ Price value37

Category winnerIn BloomBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

rose100%

floral90%

fresh80%

woody70%

fruity60%

citrus50%

floral100%

rose90%

fruity80%

fresh70%

woody60%

sweet50%

Scent match68%Closely related · both rose, floral and fresh

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

PearApricotBlack CurrantPink Pepper

Heart

May RosePeonyMagnolia

Base

CedarCashmere WoodAmbrette

InformationalShared notesPeony, Pear, Cedar 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

Spring100

Summer86

Fall43

Winter19

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men4

Unisex4

Women93

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#22,798

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews5

Overall rank#16,630

PerfumerFrank Voelkl

Launched—

Reviews10

Category winnerMCM CrushHigher 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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MCM Crush is a bright fruity floral built around pear, black currant, apricot, rose and peony, with a clean shampoo-like freshness that many wearers find playful and easy to wear. It opens juicy and slightly peppery, then turns softer, sweeter and more floral on skin. The main caution is familiarity. Fans enjoy its fr…

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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 MCM Crush?

MCM Crush takes 4 of 5 categories. In Bloom is rated 3.28/5 from 17 votes; MCM Crush is rated 3.75/5 from 101 votes. Choose In Bloom for a rose and floral character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear. Choose MCM Crush for a floral and rose character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, In Bloom or MCM Crush?

They last about the same: MCM Crush 63/100, In Bloom 62/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, In Bloom or MCM Crush?

MCM Crush projects furthest (MCM Crush 54/100, In Bloom 48/100), based on community performance votes.

Do In Bloom and MCM Crush smell similar?

Closely related: a 68% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share rose, floral and fresh accords. Common notes include Peony, Pear, Cedar and Magnolia.

Is In Bloom or MCM Crush 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 MCM Crush?

In Bloom features Rose Water, Peony, Pear, Cedar and Lemon. MCM Crush has top notes of Pear, Apricot, Black Currant and Pink Pepper, heart notes of May Rose, Peony and Magnolia, a base of Cedar, Cashmere Wood and Ambrette.