SaffronOpens with
Damask RoseHeart
SuedeDries down to
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Vilhelm Parfumerie · Sold as unisex
Harlem Bloom
The quiet confidence found in the city's hidden corners, where soft leather and warm spices mix with floral notes on a cool evening.
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Harlem BloomLuxury · $250+
42%Similar accords, often for lessChopard Rose Malaki · ChopardMid-range tier, $40–100 · shares saffron and damask rose8 matches →How it wears
From community votes · bars are each option's shareComposition & Character
The story behind the bottle.
Launched in 2017 by Vilhelm Parfumerie and crafted by perfumer Jérôme Epinette, Harlem Bloom is a unisex Oriental Floral fragrance that captures the essence of urban sophistication. The composition opens with saffron and angelica, creating an intriguing metallic edge before transitioning into a heart of damask rose and violet. The base notes of suede, ebony, and warm spices ground the scent in earthy luxury. This fragrance is neither entirely floral nor woody but instead exists as a harmonious blend of powdery warmth and subtle musk.
Harlem Bloom is best applied lightly — its powdery and spicy accords emerge gradually over time. It pairs well with cooler evenings but can be worn year-round for an understated yet luxurious scent.
Fig. 01 — Harlem Bloom, Vilhelm Parfumerie
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Jérôme Epinette
The hand behind ByredoJérôme Epinette is a French perfumer born and raised in Burgundy who earned a Master's degree in Biochemistry before training at the Grasse Institute of Perfumery.
Designer Vilhelm Parfumerie
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The originalHarlem BloomVilhelm Parfumerie · Luxury · $250+Chopard · 2014Chopard Rose MalakiShares Saffron and Damask rose$40–100★ 4.04 (532)40%Match
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What people
are saying.
Respected, if divisive: loved by 31%, disliked or hated by 25%.