Fragrance comparison

Space Rhapsody vs Fast 'n' Bulbous

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

Updated 8 Nov 2026 37 ratings analysed

Space Rhapsody

IDEO Parfumeurs

3.9627 votes

Rank #58,665 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

49%scent match

Some overlap

5 wins

Fast 'n' Bulbous

Phronema Perfumes

4.3810 votes

Rank #31,148 White FloralFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Fast 'n' Bulbous takes 5 of 5 categories.

Space Rhapsody
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Fast 'n' Bulbous
Choose it for a white floral and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.

Space Rhapsody0/5

Fast 'n' Bulbous5/5

Ratings & consensus: Fast 'n' Bulbous
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Fast 'n' Bulbous
Sillage & projection: Fast 'n' Bulbous
Value for money: Fast 'n' Bulbous
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Fast 'n' Bulbous

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Space RhapsodyIDEO Parfumeurs

Fast 'n' BulbousPhronema Perfumes

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.96/ 5 · 27 votes

Have 16%Had 2%Want 82%

4.38/ 5 · 10 votes

Have 0%Had 4%Want 96%

Category winnerFast 'n' BulbousRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

30%Love

44%Like

19%Ok

7%Dislike

0%Hate

27 votes

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity58

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate74

⏱ Longevity90

〰 Sillage81

♥ Love / hate93

Category winners

LongevityFast 'n' Bulbous

SillageFast 'n' Bulbous

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value42

¤ Price value75

Category winnerFast 'n' BulbousBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic92%

fresh spicy84%

green77%

powdery69%

yellow floral61%

white floral100%

floral92%

aromatic84%

woody77%

powdery69%

yellow floral61%

Scent match49%Some overlap · both woody, aromatic and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top30 to 60 minutes

PinePepperPeppermintBasil

Heart2 to 4 hours

MimosaCedarPatchouliJasmine

Base4 to 8 hours

AmbergrisSandalwoodMuskAmberCivet

Notes

JasmineAmbergrisAmbretteMimosaAmyrisRussian LeatherMuskIrisPineCostusPatchouliMysore Sandalwood

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesPine, Mimosa, Patchouli and Jasmine. Durations are only published for Space Rhapsody, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer75

Fall50

Winter42

Day100

Night17

Spring33

Summer33

Fall100

Winter100

Day50

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men38

Unisex63

Women0

Men67

Unisex33

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#58,665

PerfumerMarie Duchêne

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#31,148

PerfumerWeston Adam

Launched—

Reviews3

Category winnerFast 'n' BulbousHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Space Rhapsody by IDEO Parfumeurs delivers an unusual aromatic woody scent profile built around a contrast between chilly herbs and animalic warmth. The fragrance opens with a sharp burst of pine needles, crisp peppermint, spicy pepper, and garden basil. As the bracing chill settles, the composition reveals a softer f…

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Fast 'n' Bulbous by Phronema Perfumes is an experimental leather fragrance that defies easy categorization. It balances animalic depth with a delicate floral heart of jasmine and mimosa. Designed for the adventurous wearer, it performs as a bold, resinous statement piece, making it a compelling choice for those seekin…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Space Rhapsody or Fast 'n' Bulbous?

Fast 'n' Bulbous takes 5 of 5 categories. Space Rhapsody is rated 3.96/5 from 27 votes; Fast 'n' Bulbous is rated 4.38/5 from 10 votes. Choose Space Rhapsody for a woody and aromatic character. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Fast 'n' Bulbous for a white floral and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Space Rhapsody or Fast 'n' Bulbous?

Fast 'n' Bulbous lasts longest (Fast 'n' Bulbous 90/100, Space Rhapsody 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Space Rhapsody or Fast 'n' Bulbous?

Fast 'n' Bulbous projects furthest (Fast 'n' Bulbous 81/100, Space Rhapsody 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Space Rhapsody and Fast 'n' Bulbous smell similar?

Some overlap: a 49% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and powdery accords. Common notes include Pine, Mimosa, Patchouli and Jasmine.

Is Space Rhapsody or Fast 'n' Bulbous better for summer or winter?

Space Rhapsody suits daytime wear; Fast 'n' Bulbous suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Space Rhapsody and Fast 'n' Bulbous?

Space Rhapsody has top notes of Pine, Pepper, Peppermint and Basil, heart notes of Mimosa, Cedar, Patchouli and Jasmine, a base of Ambergris, Sandalwood, Musk and Amber. Fast 'n' Bulbous features Jasmine, Ambergris, Ambrette, Mimosa and Amyris.