Fragrance comparison

Selective VI vs Spring Bloom

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

Updated 20 Oct 2026 60 ratings analysed

3 wins

Selective VI

Attar Collection

3.6015 votes

Rank #56,933 VanillaGreen

Full profile Similar & dupes

37%scent match

Some overlap

Spring Bloom

Brocard

2.9645 votes

Rank #43,266 FreshGreen

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Selective VI takes 3 of 5 categories.

Selective VI
Choose it for a vanilla and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Spring Bloom
Choose it for a fresh and green character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Selective VI3/5

Spring Bloom2/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Selective VIAttar Collection

Spring BloomBrocard

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.60/ 5 · 15 votes

Have 19%Had 31%Want 50%

2.96/ 5 · 45 votes

Have 49%Had 37%Want 14%

Category winnerSelective VIRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

20%Love

53%Like

0%Ok

20%Dislike

7%Hate

15 votes · too few to score

0%Love

36%Like

29%Ok

31%Dislike

4%Hate

45 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity74

〰 Sillage85

♥ Love / hate65

⏱ Longevity43

〰 Sillage39

♥ Love / hate49

Category winners

LongevitySelective VI

SillageSelective VI

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value75

Category winnerSpring BloomBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

vanilla100%

green92%

powdery84%

citrus77%

musky69%

amber61%

fresh100%

green92%

floral84%

rose77%

musky69%

citrus61%

Scent match37%Some overlap · both green, citrus and musky

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Notes

VanillaMintWhite MuskAmberAppleSaltOrangeCitruses

No top / heart / base split published

Top

CitrusesGreen NotesWatery NotesMint

Heart

PeonyAppleRoseLily-of-the-ValleyPlum

Base

MuskWoody NotesAmber

InformationalShared notesMint, Amber, Apple and Citruses. 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

Summer0

Fall75

Winter25

Day100

Night33

Spring88

Summer100

Fall4

Winter0

Day100

Night5

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men4

Unisex15

Women81

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#56,933

PerfumerAbdullah Mohsen Bin Shaya

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#43,266

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerSpring BloomHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Selective VI is a sweet citrus gourmand with a cool green edge. Vanilla sits at the centre, while mint, citrus, apple and a light salty touch keep it from feeling flat or syrupy. It usually reads smooth, musky and slightly powdery in the dry-down. If you like playful vanilla fragrances with freshness on top and a loud…

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Spring Bloom by Brocard offers a lightweight blast of garden freshness for hot summer afternoons. The scent pairs crisp mint and watery notes with a soft peony heart, resting on a clean musk base. It fits casual weekend wear when you want a clean, simple splash that feels like walking through a damp morning garden wit…

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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, Selective VI or Spring Bloom?

Selective VI takes 3 of 5 categories. Selective VI is rated 3.60/5 from 15 votes; Spring Bloom is rated 2.96/5 from 45 votes. Choose Selective VI for a vanilla and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Spring Bloom for a fresh and green character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Selective VI or Spring Bloom?

Selective VI lasts longest (Selective VI 74/100, Spring Bloom 43/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Selective VI or Spring Bloom?

Selective VI projects furthest (Selective VI 85/100, Spring Bloom 39/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Selective VI and Spring Bloom smell similar?

Some overlap: a 37% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share green, citrus and musky accords. Common notes include Mint, Amber, Apple and Citruses.

Is Selective VI or Spring Bloom better for summer or winter?

Selective VI suits daytime wear; Spring Bloom suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Selective VI and Spring Bloom?

Selective VI features Vanilla, Mint, White Musk, Amber and Apple. Spring Bloom has top notes of Citruses, Green Notes, Watery Notes and Mint, heart notes of Peony, Apple, Rose and Lily-of-the-Valley, a base of Musk, Woody Notes and Amber.