Fragrance comparison

90 Pure White vs Lime Blossom and Bergamot

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

Updated 3 Nov 2026 536 ratings analysed

90 Pure White

Banana Republic

4.04533 votes

Rank #4,261 CitrusMusky

Full profile Similar & dupes

38%scent match

Some overlap

Lime Blossom and Bergamot

Marks & Spencer

3.333 votes

Rank #60,608 Yellow FloralOzonic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

90 Pure White
Choose it for a citrus and musky character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Lime Blossom and Bergamot
Choose it for a yellow floral and ozonic character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

90 Pure White2/4

Lime Blossom and Bergamot2/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: 90 Pure White
Sillage & projection: Lime Blossom and Bergamot
Value for money: Lime Blossom and Bergamot
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: 90 Pure White

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

90 Pure WhiteBanana Republic

Lime Blossom and BergamotMarks & Spencer

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.04/ 5 · 533 votes

Have 82%Had 18%Want 0%

3.33/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 15%Had 3%Want 82%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

32%Love

48%Like

13%Ok

6%Dislike

1%Hate

533 votes

0%Love

67%Like

0%Ok

33%Dislike

0%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity52

〰 Sillage47

♥ Love / hate76

⏱ Longevity40

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate58

Category winners

Longevity90 Pure White

SillageLime Blossom and Bergamot

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value79

¤ Price value100

Category winnerLime Blossom and BergamotBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

musky92%

green84%

ozonic77%

aromatic69%

fresh spicy61%

yellow floral100%

ozonic92%

sweet84%

aromatic77%

green69%

aquatic61%

Scent match38%Some overlap · both ozonic, green and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Green TeaGrapefruitBergamot

Heart

Violet LeafLavenderJasmine

Base

MuskVetiverAmber

Notes

Lime (Linden) BlossomViolet LeafBergamotLavenderCoriander Leaf

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Violet Leaf and Lavender. Durations are only published for Lime Blossom and Bergamot, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter14

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer50

Fall0

Winter0

Day100

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men16

Unisex71

Women13

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#4,261

PerfumerPatricia Choux

Launched—

Reviews86

Overall rank#60,608

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winner90 Pure WhiteHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Banana Republic 90 Pure White opens with a breezy burst of grapefruit and green tea, creating a clean impression that feels like a freshly ironed linen shirt. As the scent settles on skin, a soft layer of lavender and violet leaf takes over, steering the composition away from harsh citrus cleaners. The base settles in…

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Lime Blossom and Bergamot by Marks & Spencer presents a crisp, botanical composition centered on classic British garden aromas. The scent opens with a bright splash of tart bergamot accented by sharp coriander leaf, delivering an immediate green, aromatic lift. Soon, the yellow floral sweetness of linden blossom unfol…

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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, 90 Pure White or Lime Blossom and Bergamot?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. 90 Pure White is rated 4.04/5 from 533 votes; Lime Blossom and Bergamot is rated 3.33/5 from 3 votes. Choose 90 Pure White for a citrus and musky character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Lime Blossom and Bergamot for a yellow floral and ozonic character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, 90 Pure White or Lime Blossom and Bergamot?

90 Pure White lasts longest (90 Pure White 52/100, Lime Blossom and Bergamot 40/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, 90 Pure White or Lime Blossom and Bergamot?

Lime Blossom and Bergamot projects furthest (Lime Blossom and Bergamot 65/100, 90 Pure White 47/100), based on community performance votes.

Do 90 Pure White and Lime Blossom and Bergamot smell similar?

Some overlap: a 38% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share ozonic, green and aromatic accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Violet Leaf and Lavender.

Is 90 Pure White or Lime Blossom and Bergamot better for summer or winter?

Lime Blossom and Bergamot suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in 90 Pure White and Lime Blossom and Bergamot?

90 Pure White has top notes of Green Tea, Grapefruit and Bergamot, heart notes of Violet Leaf, Lavender and Jasmine, a base of Musk, Vetiver and Amber. Lime Blossom and Bergamot features Lime (Linden) Blossom, Violet Leaf, Bergamot, Lavender and Coriander Leaf.