LA MAR vs Signature Bloom
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
23%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Signature Bloom takes 5 of 7 categories.
LA MARChoose it for a white floral and marine character. Wins on ratings & consensus and community sentiment. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Signature BloomChoose it for a white floral and amber character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
LA MAR2/7
Signature Bloom5/7
- Ratings & consensus
- LA MAR
- Community sentiment
- LA MAR
- Longevity
- Signature Bloom
- Sillage & projection
- Signature Bloom
- Value for money
- Signature Bloom
- Versatility
- Signature Bloom
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Signature Bloom
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
LA MARHouse of BŌSignature BloomZaharoffWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.22/ 5 · 383 votes
Have 33%Had 3%Want 63%
3.99/ 5 · 68 votes
Have 44%Had 11%Want 46%
Category winnerLA MARRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate49%Love
32%Like
14%Ok
4%Dislike
1%Hate
383 votes
57%Love
15%Like
9%Ok
11%Dislike
9%Hate
47 votes
Category winnerLA MARMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevitySignature Bloom
SillageSignature Bloom
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerSignature BloomBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwhite floral100%
marine88%
coconut77%
tuberose65%
lactonic53%
aromatic42%
white floral100%
amber91%
sweet83%
woody74%
yellow floral65%
oud56%
Scent match23%Clearly different · both white floral
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop15-30 mins
GardeniaSea waterPink Pepper
Heart2-4 hrs
Indian TuberoseJasmine SambacGinger
Base6-8 hrs
CoconutAlmond MilkOlibanum
Top
GardeniaStar JasmineCoconut
Heart
Egyptian JasmineJasmineOrange BlossomRed PeonyAmber
Base
Ylang-YlangMyrrhOudOlibanumSandalwoodSugar CaneBourbon Vanilla
InformationalShared notesGardenia, Coconut and Olibanum. Durations are only published for LA MAR, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter11
Day100
Night32
Spring100
Summer91
Fall86
Winter50
Day100
Night89
Category winnerSignature BloomMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#24,693
PerfumerRodrigo Flores-Roux
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#8,644
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews17
Category winnerSignature BloomHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotHouse of BŌ LA MAR captures the scent of sun-warmed skin coming straight out of the ocean. The opening pairs creamy gardenia blossoms with a brisk splash of salty sea water and a subtle prickle of pink pepper. As the floral core settles, rich Indian tuberose and jasmine emerge over a smooth base of coconut and almond …
Reviews →Signature Bloom by Zaharoff offers a dense, creamy floral experience built on four distinct types of jasmine. A base of frankincense and bourbon vanilla adds a resinous, sweet warmth under the heavy gardenia opening, making it an assertive unisex scent for spring and summer days.
Reviews →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.
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Common questions
Straight answers from the data above.
Which is better, LA MAR or Signature Bloom?
Signature Bloom takes 5 of 7 categories. LA MAR is rated 4.22/5 from 383 votes; Signature Bloom is rated 3.99/5 from 68 votes. Choose LA MAR for a white floral and marine character. Wins on ratings & consensus and community sentiment. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Signature Bloom for a white floral and amber character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, LA MAR or Signature Bloom?
Signature Bloom lasts longest (Signature Bloom 77/100, LA MAR 59/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, LA MAR or Signature Bloom?
Signature Bloom projects furthest (Signature Bloom 64/100, LA MAR 48/100), based on community performance votes.
Do LA MAR and Signature Bloom smell similar?
Clearly different: a 23% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral accords. Common notes include Gardenia, Coconut and Olibanum.
Is LA MAR or Signature Bloom better for summer or winter?
For summer, Signature Bloom is the stronger pick. For winter, Signature Bloom is the stronger pick. LA MAR suits daytime wear; Signature Bloom suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in LA MAR and Signature Bloom?
LA MAR has top notes of Gardenia, Sea water and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Indian Tuberose, Jasmine Sambac and Ginger, a base of Coconut, Almond Milk and Olibanum. Signature Bloom has top notes of Gardenia, Star Jasmine and Coconut, heart notes of Egyptian Jasmine, Jasmine, Orange Blossom and Red Peony, a base of Ylang-Ylang, Myrrh, Oud and Olibanum.
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