Fragrance comparison

In Bloom vs Vaara

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 1,369 ratings analysed

In Bloom

INME

3.2817 votes

Rank #22,798 RoseFloral

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55%scent match

Closely related

4 wins

Vaara

Penhaligon's

3.801,352 votes

Rank #2,320 FloralRose

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Vaara 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.
Vaara
Choose it for a floral and rose character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring.

In Bloom1/5

Vaara4/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

In BloomINME

VaaraPenhaligon's

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.28/ 5 · 17 votes

Have 33%Had 11%Want 56%

3.80/ 5 · 1,352 votes

Have 70%Had 30%Want 0%

Category winnerVaaraRating 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

30%Love

50%Like

7%Ok

13%Dislike

1%Hate

1,115 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage48

♥ Love / hate63

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate74

Category winners

LongevityVaara

SillageVaara

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value63

¤ Price value44

Category winnerIn BloomBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

rose100%

floral90%

fresh80%

woody70%

fruity60%

citrus50%

floral100%

rose92%

sweet84%

fruity77%

fresh69%

powdery61%

Scent match55%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

QuinceRose WaterSaffronCorianderCarrot Seeds

Heart

RosePeonyFreesiaMagnolia

Base

HoneyWhite MuskCedarSandalwoodBenzoinTonka Bean

InformationalShared notesRose Water, Peony, 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

Summer0

Fall0

Winter21

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men1

Unisex24

Women75

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#22,798

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews5

Overall rank#2,320

PerfumerBertrand Duchaufour

Launched—

Reviews152

Category winnerVaaraHigher 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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Vaara opens as a juicy quince and rose scent with saffron, coriander, and carrot seed giving it a dry, lightly spiced edge. It starts bright and plush, then settles into a creamy floral musk with sandalwood, honey, and soft powder. It suits shoppers who want a refined rose that feels polished, feminine-leaning, and a …

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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 Vaara?

Vaara takes 4 of 5 categories. In Bloom is rated 3.28/5 from 17 votes; Vaara is rated 3.80/5 from 1,352 votes. Choose In Bloom for a rose and floral character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear. Choose Vaara for a floral and rose character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, In Bloom or Vaara?

Vaara lasts longest (Vaara 66/100, In Bloom 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, In Bloom or Vaara?

Vaara projects furthest (Vaara 58/100, In Bloom 48/100), based on community performance votes.

Do In Bloom and Vaara smell similar?

Closely related: a 55% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share rose, floral and fresh accords. Common notes include Rose Water, Peony, Cedar and Magnolia.

Is In Bloom or Vaara 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 Vaara?

In Bloom features Rose Water, Peony, Pear, Cedar and Lemon. Vaara has top notes of Quince, Rose Water, Saffron and Coriander, heart notes of Rose, Peony, Freesia and Magnolia, a base of Honey, White Musk, Cedar and Sandalwood.