Flowerbomb vs Gucci Bloom

Flowerbomb and Gucci Bloom are two fragrances that are quite different, but for some reason often get compared. I think it’s the names, associating each with floral scents. Nonetheless, they are both very popular perfumes, so let’s break them each down. How do they smell? Which lasts longer? Which fragrance is the better buy?

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Tale of the Tape: Flowerbomb vs. Gucci Bloom

Flowerbomb

Notes include: Centifolia Rose, Sambac Jasmine, Cattleya Orchid, India Osmanthus, tea, bergamot, patchouli, musk, and vanilla

Click here to try: Viktor & Rolf Flowerbomb Eau De Parfum Spray for Women, 3.4 Fl Oz

Read my review: Flowerbomb EDP

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Gucci Bloom

Notes include: jasmine, gardenia, Rangoon Creeper

Click here to try: Gucci Bloom

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Opening

Bloom starts things off with it’s jasmine really coming out to play. To me, I also get a hint of honeysuckle, which is found in some of the other Bloom fragrances. But, it doesn’t seem to be officially listed.

Underneath that, you will get the tuberose note, which will be the main focus of this Gucci perfume. But in the opening, it is a jasmine led affair, with a greenish stem aroma and a bit of spice for what it’s worth.

This one is much more of a flower garden sort of experience. Naturalistic white flowers, stem and all, not just the petals alone.

With Flowerbomb, you get an initial burst of sweetness and fruitiness. The osmanthus flower gives you a jammy sort of aroma, sweet almost-peach like that is paired with bergamot citrus.

Tea, patchouli, and vanilla are also present coming from the heart and base notes. The rose and orchid will have their moments, but very early stages it is osmanthus, tea, and patchouli taking turns.

Which is better? I really like the sweet and fruity open of the Viktor & Rolf perfume. Some may not care for it, but I like the jam-like finish and the gradual emergence of the floral notes.

Edge: Flowerbomb

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Projection

Both of these fragrances start off strong, will leave scent trails behind, and can command attention. But, Flowerbomb hits a higher peak, and stays up there for a longer time.

With Bloom, I get a bold start that will dissipate and be more of an intimate scent bubble. It’s not weak (or a skin scent until the end), will have nice projection, but it doesn’t go quite as hard as Flowerbomb can.

Edge: Flowerbomb

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Longevity

With Bloom, it will stick around for 5 to 7 hours, depending on the day. The seven hour mark seems to be rare on my skin, but it does happen. Is it a long lasting fragrance? Eh, maybe slightly above average, but still very much in that range.

Flowerbomb, goes for over 10 hours. On clothes, it goes for days. The actual amount of time falls somewhere between, 10 to 12 hours, on skin. It doesn’t really go beyond that, but it is better than Bloom with its performance.

Edge: Flowerbomb

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Versatility

Flowerbomb is better suited for autumn and winter. Meanwhile, Bloom shines in the warmer months, and can do the cold too…just not as well.

So, I think the Gucci has more versatility based on climate. It’s also more low key and might be the better bet for daily office wear.

That being said, I also think that Flowerbomb is a great option casually, date night, or other nightlife events. It has a more dynamic range, in that way.

Ultimately, both serve different functions, in a lot of ways. So, I’ll call this even.

Edge: Push

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Overall Scent

Overall, which of these two fragrances do I prefer?

For me, it’s Flowerbomb all the way. It’s just a more interesting and fun fragrance to smell. Plus, I think that it’s much sexier on women.

Bloom is a rather straightforward floral fragrance. Jasmine open, with tuberose and a slightly powdery Rangoon creeper in the base.

Yes, both of these fragrances have flower names, but the more floral-centric of the two is Gucci Bloom. So, if you want a jasmine and gardenia party, that’s the scent that you should go with out of these.

Bloom is fine. I’ve never been all that impressed with it.  I don’t dislike it though and can see why some people really do.

I also like the floral notes in Flowerbomb more. The orchid and rose with jasmine, is superior to the jasmine and gardenia of Bloom. Add to that, spice and muskiness, and the V&R runs away with this one.

Winner: Flowerbomb