Fragrance comparison

Amber Gris vs Bergamote Twist

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

Updated 24 Oct 2026 33 ratings analysed

3 wins

Amber Gris

Deraah Private

4.297 votes

Rank #53,759 Warm SpicyBalsamic

Full profile Similar & dupes

46%scent match

Some overlap

Bergamote Twist

Jul et Mad Paris

3.6226 votes

Rank #22,568 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Amber Gris takes 3 of 4 categories.

Amber Gris
Choose it for a warm spicy and balsamic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.
Bergamote Twist
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Amber Gris3/4

Bergamote Twist1/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Amber Gris
Sillage & projection: Amber Gris
Value for money: Amber Gris
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Bergamote Twist

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Amber GrisDeraah Private

Bergamote TwistJul et Mad Paris

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.29/ 5 · 7 votes

Have 38%Had 13%Want 50%

3.62/ 5 · 26 votes

Have 35%Had 22%Want 43%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

57%Love

14%Like

29%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

7 votes · too few to score

12%Love

38%Like

50%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

26 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity83

〰 Sillage79

♥ Love / hate82

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate65

Category winners

LongevityAmber Gris

SillageAmber Gris

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value83

¤ Price value53

Category winnerAmber GrisBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

warm spicy100%

balsamic92%

amber84%

aromatic77%

vanilla69%

woody61%

aromatic100%

woody92%

iris84%

fresh spicy77%

amber69%

lavender61%

Scent match46%Some overlap · both aromatic, amber and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

CardamomSP3 CarbonPink PepperBergamot

Heart2-4 hrs

VanillaCorianderIris

Base8-12 hrs

Peru BalsamPatchouliLeatherAmbroxan

Top

CardamomBergamotPink Pepper

Heart

IrisLavenderLabdanum

Base

CypressVanillaAmbroxan

InformationalShared notesCardamom, Pink Pepper, Bergamot and Vanilla. Durations are only published for Amber Gris, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring33

Summer17

Fall100

Winter83

Day37

Night100

Spring100

Summer40

Fall80

Winter30

Day100

Night80

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men29

Unisex71

Women0

Date 41%Party 31%Work 15%Casual 13%

Men29

Unisex43

Women29

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#53,759

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#22,568

PerfumerLuca Maffei

Launched—

Reviews6

Category winnerBergamote TwistHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Amber Gris by Deraah Private delivers an intense rush of spiced warmth straight out of the nozzle. The cardamom hits immediately. Fresh bergamot and crackling pink pepper lift the opening before the unusual synthetic kick of SP3 carbon gives it a dry, mineral edge. As the initial sharpness calms down, creamy vanilla s…

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Bergamote Twist by Jul et Mad Paris offers an aromatic and woody scent profile that balances citrus brightness with earthy iris. Launched in 2022, this unisex fragrance suits professionals seeking a clean, sophisticated daily wearer for office settings or crisp spring mornings. It relies on a blend of cardamom and lab…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Amber Gris or Bergamote Twist?

Amber Gris takes 3 of 4 categories. Amber Gris is rated 4.29/5 from 7 votes; Bergamote Twist is rated 3.62/5 from 26 votes. Choose Amber Gris for a warm spicy and balsamic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Bergamote Twist for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Amber Gris or Bergamote Twist?

Amber Gris lasts longest (Amber Gris 83/100, Bergamote Twist 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Amber Gris or Bergamote Twist?

Amber Gris projects furthest (Amber Gris 79/100, Bergamote Twist 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Amber Gris and Bergamote Twist smell similar?

Some overlap: a 46% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, amber and woody accords. Common notes include Cardamom, Pink Pepper, Bergamot and Vanilla.

Is Amber Gris or Bergamote Twist better for summer or winter?

Amber Gris suits evening wear; Bergamote Twist suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Amber Gris and Bergamote Twist?

Amber Gris has top notes of Cardamom, SP3 Carbon, Pink Pepper and Bergamot, heart notes of Vanilla, Coriander and Iris, a base of Peru Balsam, Patchouli, Leather and Ambroxan. Bergamote Twist has top notes of Cardamom, Bergamot and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Iris, Lavender and Labdanum, a base of Cypress, Vanilla and Ambroxan.