Fragrance comparison

In Bloom vs Sexy Sunset

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 150 ratings analysed

3 wins

In Bloom

INME

3.2817 votes

Rank #22,812 RoseFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

53%scent match

Some overlap

Sexy Sunset

Michael Kors

3.81133 votes

Rank #25,580 FloralFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

In Bloom takes 3 of 5 categories.

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

In Bloom3/5

Sexy Sunset2/5

Ratings & consensus: Sexy Sunset
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: In Bloom
Sillage & projection: Sexy Sunset
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

Sexy SunsetMichael Kors

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.28/ 5 · 17 votes

Have 33%Had 11%Want 56%

3.81/ 5 · 133 votes

Have 68%Had 32%Want 0%

Category winnerSexy SunsetRating 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

36%Love

40%Like

6%Ok

18%Dislike

1%Hate

123 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage48

♥ Love / hate63

⏱ Longevity59

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate73

Category winners

LongevityIn Bloom

SillageSexy Sunset

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value63

¤ Price value51

Category winnerIn BloomBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

rose100%

floral90%

fresh80%

woody70%

fruity60%

citrus50%

floral100%

fruity90%

woody80%

white floral70%

fresh60%

aquatic50%

Scent match53%Some overlap · both floral, woody 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

LotusPearFreesiaBlackcurrant Syrup

Heart

PeonyJasmine SambacRoseMagnoliaGardenia

Base

VanillaAmbrette (Musk Mallow)SandalwoodCedar

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

Spring68

Summer100

Fall24

Winter14

Day100

Night33

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men0

Unisex13

Women88

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#22,812

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews5

Overall rank#25,580

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

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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Michael Kors Sexy Sunset is a fruity floral built for warm weather. Pear, freesia and blackcurrant syrup give it a juicy, slightly glossy opening, then peony, jasmine sambac and magnolia keep the heart soft, bright and feminine. As it settles, vanilla, ambrette, sandalwood and cedar add a smooth woody warmth without t…

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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 Sexy Sunset?

In Bloom takes 3 of 5 categories. In Bloom is rated 3.28/5 from 17 votes; Sexy Sunset is rated 3.81/5 from 133 votes. Choose In Bloom for a rose and floral character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, day or night wear. Choose Sexy Sunset for a floral and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, In Bloom or Sexy Sunset?

In Bloom lasts longest (In Bloom 62/100, Sexy Sunset 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, In Bloom or Sexy Sunset?

Sexy Sunset projects furthest (Sexy Sunset 59/100, In Bloom 48/100), based on community performance votes.

Do In Bloom and Sexy Sunset smell similar?

Some overlap: a 53% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral, woody and fruity accords. Common notes include Peony, Pear, Cedar and Magnolia.

Is In Bloom or Sexy Sunset better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in In Bloom and Sexy Sunset?

In Bloom features Rose Water, Peony, Pear, Cedar and Lemon. Sexy Sunset has top notes of Lotus, Pear, Freesia and Blackcurrant Syrup, heart notes of Peony, Jasmine Sambac, Rose and Magnolia, a base of Vanilla, Ambrette (Musk Mallow), Sandalwood and Cedar.