Fragrance comparison

In Bloom vs Montreux

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 72 ratings analysed

In Bloom

INME

3.2817 votes

Rank #22,798 RoseFloral

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60%scent match

Closely related

3 wins

Montreux

Les Destinations

4.0055 votes

Rank #24,627 FloralFresh

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Montreux takes 3 of 5 categories.

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

In Bloom2/5

Montreux3/5

Ratings & consensus: Montreux
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Montreux
Sillage & projection: Montreux
Value for money: In Bloom
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

MontreuxLes Destinations

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.28/ 5 · 17 votes

Have 33%Had 11%Want 56%

4.00/ 5 · 55 votes

Have 42%Had 15%Want 42%

Category winnerMontreuxRating 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

31%Love

49%Like

11%Ok

7%Dislike

2%Hate

55 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage48

♥ Love / hate63

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage49

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityMontreux

SillageMontreux

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value63

¤ Price value38

Category winnerIn BloomBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

rose100%

floral90%

fresh80%

woody70%

fruity60%

citrus50%

floral100%

fresh83%

aquatic65%

rose48%

fruity30%

Scent match60%Closely related · both floral, fresh and rose

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

Top15-30 mins

Water LilyPearFruity Notes

Heart2-4 hrs

PeonyMagnoliaRose

Base6-8 hrs

MuskAmberwoodCedar

InformationalShared notesPeony, Pear, Cedar and Magnolia. Durations are only published for Montreux, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall50

Winter50

Day100

Night100

Spring100

Summer76

Fall33

Winter19

Day100

Night32

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men12

Unisex27

Women61

Casual 38%Work 35%Date 17%Party 9%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#22,798

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews5

Overall rank#24,627

PerfumerNot listed

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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Montreux by Les Destinations captures the feeling of a calm morning along Lake Geneva, blending crisp aquatic freshness with tender garden blossoms. The opening splashes forward with juicy pear, watery dew drops, and crisp water lily before easing into an airy floral bouquet of pink peony, dewy magnolia, and soft rose…

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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 Montreux?

Montreux takes 3 of 5 categories. In Bloom is rated 3.28/5 from 17 votes; Montreux is rated 4.00/5 from 55 votes. Choose In Bloom for a rose and floral character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, day or night wear. Choose Montreux for a floral and fresh character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, In Bloom or Montreux?

Montreux lasts longest (Montreux 65/100, In Bloom 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, In Bloom or Montreux?

Projection is very close: Montreux 49/100, In Bloom 48/100 for sillage.

Do In Bloom and Montreux smell similar?

Closely related: a 60% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral, fresh and rose accords. Common notes include Peony, Pear, Cedar and Magnolia.

Is In Bloom or Montreux better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in In Bloom and Montreux?

In Bloom features Rose Water, Peony, Pear, Cedar and Lemon. Montreux has top notes of Water Lily, Pear and Fruity Notes, heart notes of Peony, Magnolia and Rose, a base of Musk, Amberwood and Cedar.