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Bloom Eau de Parfum bottle Bloom EDP
EDP Concentration EDP
F Gender U
2017 Year 2014
££ Price Tier ££
Death and Decay Eau de Parfum bottle Death and Decay EDP

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Bloom EDP
A luminous garden of tuberose and jasmine, Bloom is an effortlessly feminine signature for those who want to radiate poise and charm. Its creamy, naturalistic florals are confident but never overwhelming.
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Our Verdict - Death and Decay EDP
This polarizing scent lives up to its name, evoking a melancholic beauty that's either a stroke of genius or a scrubber. It's a love-it-or-hate-it affair, with fans cherishing its unique, gothic floral character and detractors finding it far too literal in its 'decay'.
Statement

Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Bloom EDP
Death and Decay EDP

Notes

Bloom
Death and Decay

Top Notes

Top Notes

Base Notes

Only in Bloom
Jasmine 100%

Accords

Bloom Death and Decay
100%
White Floral
100%
85%
Floral
44%
55%
Sweet
65%
Woody
58%
45%
Fresh
35%
Powdery
White Floral shared
100%
100%
Floral shared
85%
44%
Sweet shared
55%
65%
58%
45%
35%

Performance

Bloom Death and Decay
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Moderate
Projection
Moderate
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Bloom

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Autumn
Also Works:
Summer

Bloom's lush white floral heart and creamy sweetness shine in spring and early summer when florals feel most natural. Its moderate warmth and creamy undertone make it pleasant in fall, but it may feel too airy for cold winter days.

Occasions

Best For:
Office Date Casual
Also Works:
Formal

Its soft projection and elegant floral character make it perfect for dates, daytime occasions, and the office. It is refined enough for formal events but generally feels more appropriate for approachable, luminous wear than for sporty contexts.

Death and Decay

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Autumn
Also Works:
Winter

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Occasions

Best For:
Formal
Also Works:
Date

Its intense, often indolic floral character and the polarising 'funeral home' association make it less suitable for casual or office wear. However, its unique and sophisticated profile, combined with good longevity, lends itself well to formal events or intimate dates where a darker, more intriguing aura is desired.

Similarity Breakdown

How alike these two fragrances smell, scored from their full scent profiles.

Overall scent match
89%
Key Similarities

Both lean white floral, floral, sweet

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Bloom EDP
Death and Decay EDP
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