Fragrance comparison

Stem vs 28 Flower

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 126 ratings analysed

2 wins

Stem

Malin+Goetz

3.67124 votes

Rank #17,676 FloralGreen

Full profile Similar & dupes

35%scent match

Some overlap

28 Flower

Air & Weather

2.502 votes

Rank #71,659 FloralGreen

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Stem takes 2 of 2 categories.

Stem
Choose it for a floral and green character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
28 Flower
Choose it for a floral and green character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Stem2/2

28 Flower0/2

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

StemMalin+Goetz

28 FlowerAir & Weather

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.67/ 5 · 124 votes

Have 43%Had 8%Want 49%

2.50/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 4%Had 0%Want 96%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

21%Love

42%Like

23%Ok

12%Dislike

2%Hate

124 votes

0%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

50%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity51

〰 Sillage38

♥ Love / hate67

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 Sillage25

♥ Love / hate38

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageStem

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

green91%

musky83%

white floral74%

fresh spicy65%

amber56%

floral100%

green92%

rose84%

fresh77%

aquatic69%

earthy61%

Scent match35%Some overlap · both floral and green

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15 to 30 minutes

FreesiaHyacinthMandarin Leaf

Heart1 to 2 hours

Stems GreensJasmineGreen Branches

Base2 to 4 hours

MuskAmbroxanVetiverWhite Cedar Extract

Top

Watery NotesSoil TinctureWoodsy Notes

Heart

Green LeavesStems Greens

Base

LilyHyacinthPeonyRoseVioletFreesia

InformationalShared notesFreesia, Hyacinth and Stems Greens. Durations are only published for Stem, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer81

Fall12

Winter9

Day100

Night19

Spring100

Summer50

Fall50

Winter50

Day100

Night50

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex52

Women48

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#17,676

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews34

Overall rank#71,659

PerfumerJulia Crowe

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerStemHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Stem by Malin+Goetz presents a crisp take on a florist shop counter. Released in 2019, this aromatic green fragrance centers on freshly clipped foliage and pale petals rather than sugary blossoms. It opens with sharp hyacinth, bright freesia, and bitter mandarin leaf before settling into wet stems greens, soft jasmine…

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28 Flower reads as a dewy green floral with a damp, earthy opening. Watery notes, soil tincture and cut stems give it the feel of a flower market at daybreak, before a soft bouquet of peony, rose, freesia, violet and lily comes through. It looks best suited to someone who wants florals with moisture, sap and soil stil…

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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, Stem or 28 Flower?

Stem takes 2 of 2 categories. Stem is rated 3.67/5 from 124 votes; 28 Flower is rated 2.50/5 from 2 votes. Choose Stem for a floral and green character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose 28 Flower for a floral and green character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which projects more, Stem or 28 Flower?

Stem projects furthest (Stem 38/100, 28 Flower 25/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Stem and 28 Flower smell similar?

Some overlap: a 35% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral and green accords. Common notes include Freesia, Hyacinth and Stems Greens.

Is Stem or 28 Flower better for summer or winter?

Stem suits daytime wear; 28 Flower suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Stem and 28 Flower?

Stem has top notes of Freesia, Hyacinth and Mandarin Leaf, heart notes of Stems Greens, Jasmine and Green Branches, a base of Musk, Ambroxan, Vetiver and White Cedar Extract. 28 Flower has top notes of Watery Notes, Soil Tincture and Woodsy Notes, heart notes of Green Leaves and Stems Greens, a base of Lily, Hyacinth, Peony and Rose.