Gucci’s Bloom took a bold approach when it launched: an intensely white floral composition built almost entirely around tuberose and jasmine, rich and unapologetically feminine in an era of lighter, more “fresh” florals. It remains a standout in the category, at a firmly designer price point.
What Makes Bloom Iconic
See the full official notes and community reviews of the original on Fragrantica.
Bloom opens with tuberose, moves through a jasmine heart, and finishes on a base built around Rangoon creeper, an unusual, distinctive floral note rarely used elsewhere in mainstream perfumery. The result is dense, heady and deeply floral, a deliberate departure from the lighter florals that dominated the category before it.
The Confirmed Match at WhiffDrop: Yodeyma Nº3
This is officially confirmed, not a notes-based guess: Yodeyma’s own UK site lists Nº3 as directly inspired by Gucci’s Bloom. The notes reflect this closely: tuberose top, jasmine heart, Rangoon creeper base — the same distinctive white floral structure.
| Note Layer | Gucci Bloom | Yodeyma Nº3 |
|---|---|---|
| Top | Tuberose | Tuberose |
| Heart | Jasmine, Honeysuckle | Jasmine |
| Base | Rangoon Creeper, Sandalwood | Rangoon Creeper |
Who Should Wear This Fragrance
If you love intense white florals rather than the lighter, more citrus-forward florals common elsewhere, this is a genuinely distinctive option. It’s rich enough to suit evening wear and special occasions, though its projection means fewer sprays go a long way.
What About Verset?
Verset’s Anthea is also inspired by Bloom, and it’s available directly at WhiffDrop alongside Yodeyma Nº3.
A Bold Choice for Those Who Want to Stand Out
Unlike more universally “safe” florals, Bloom’s intense tuberose-jasmine character is genuinely polarising in the best sense, people who love this note family tend to love it intensely, making it a strong signature scent choice if you want something distinctly memorable rather than broadly inoffensive. See our guide on how to choose the right perfume for more on finding a genuinely personal signature scent.
Why Bloom Took a Different Direction
When Gucci launched Bloom in 2017, the wider women’s fragrance market was dominated by lighter, fresher florals. Building an entire composition around dense, heady tuberose and jasmine was a deliberate departure, positioned as a fragrance for “an unconventional garden of white flowers” rather than the safer, more diluted floral approach common at the time.
Understanding White Florals
Tuberose, jasmine and gardenia are collectively known as “white florals,” prized for their intensity and often described as narcotic or heady rather than light and airy. This note family tends to be genuinely divisive, people who love white florals tend to love them intensely, which is exactly the reputation Bloom built its identity around.
Building Confidence With Intense Florals
If you’re new to white florals and unsure whether the intensity will suit you, our guide on sample vs full bottle is particularly relevant here, testing a smaller size before committing is a sensible approach for a note family this distinctive.
A Statement Scent Worth Considering
If your current fragrance wardrobe leans entirely toward safe, universally-liked scents, this note family offers a genuinely different kind of impact, one built on being distinctive rather than universally inoffensive.
Comparing to Other Floral Options
If Bloom’s intensity feels like more than you want to start with, our guides on Coco Mademoiselle alternatives and best vanilla perfumes both cover gentler floral and gourmand-floral options worth considering as a comparison point.
A Final Recommendation
If intense white florals are new to you, testing Nº3 in a smaller size first is the sensible way to confirm the style genuinely suits your taste.
A Note on Application
Given this fragrance’s intensity, one or two sprays is genuinely sufficient, resist the urge to apply as generously as you might with a lighter, more restrained fragrance.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Yodeyma Nº3 identical to Gucci Bloom?
No, it’s independently formulated to share the same tuberose-jasmine-Rangoon creeper structure, not an exact chemical copy.
What size does Yodeyma Nº3 come in?
15ml, 50ml and 100ml, genuine Eau de Parfum concentration.
Is this a good fragrance for someone new to intense florals?
It’s a bolder choice than most entry-level florals, so if you’re unsure, testing a 15ml size before committing to a full bottle is worth doing first.
Try it for yourself: shop Yodeyma Nº3 and the full Women’s Inspired Perfumes range at WhiffDrop.
