Fragrance comparison

AMG Red Thrill vs Bergamote Twist

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

Updated 20 Oct 2026 56 ratings analysed

5 wins

AMG Red Thrill

Mercedes-Benz

3.7330 votes

Rank #21,871 IrisWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

34%scent match

Clearly different

Bergamote Twist

Jul et Mad Paris

3.6226 votes

Rank #22,224 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

AMG Red Thrill takes 5 of 7 categories.

AMG Red Thrill
Choose it for a iris and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.
Bergamote Twist
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

AMG Red Thrill5/7

Bergamote Twist2/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AMG Red ThrillMercedes-Benz

Bergamote TwistJul et Mad Paris

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.73/ 5 · 30 votes

Have 22%Had 3%Want 75%

3.62/ 5 · 26 votes

Have 35%Had 22%Want 43%

Category winnerAMG Red ThrillRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

40%Love

20%Like

17%Ok

20%Dislike

3%Hate

30 votes

12%Love

38%Like

50%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

26 votes

Category winnerBergamote TwistMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate68

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate65

Category winners

LongevityAMG Red Thrill

SillageAMG Red Thrill

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value48

¤ Price value53

Category winnerBergamote TwistBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

iris100%

warm spicy88%

powdery77%

vanilla65%

violet53%

aromatic42%

aromatic100%

woody92%

iris84%

fresh spicy77%

amber69%

lavender61%

Scent match34%Clearly different · both iris and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Cardamom

Heart

Iris

Base

Vanilla

Top

CardamomBergamotPink Pepper

Heart

IrisLavenderLabdanum

Base

CypressVanillaAmbroxan

InformationalShared notesCardamom, Iris and Vanilla. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring50

Summer40

Fall80

Winter100

Day33

Night100

Spring100

Summer40

Fall80

Winter30

Day100

Night80

Category winnerAMG Red ThrillMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men74

Unisex16

Women11

Men29

Unisex43

Women29

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#21,871

PerfumerFabrice Pellegrin

Launched—

Reviews7

Overall rank#22,224

PerfumerLuca Maffei

Launched—

Reviews6

Category winnerAMG Red ThrillHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

AMG Red Thrill by Mercedes-Benz focuses on a focused three-note structure of green cardamom, powdery iris, and warm vanilla. The opening hits with sharp, aromatic cardamom spice that feels punchy and slightly resinous. Within fifteen minutes, the heart pushes forward a smooth, cosmetic iris that softens the peppery ed…

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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, AMG Red Thrill or Bergamote Twist?

AMG Red Thrill takes 5 of 7 categories. AMG Red Thrill is rated 3.73/5 from 30 votes; Bergamote Twist is rated 3.62/5 from 26 votes. Choose AMG Red Thrill for a iris and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Bergamote Twist for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, AMG Red Thrill or Bergamote Twist?

AMG Red Thrill lasts longest (AMG Red Thrill 69/100, Bergamote Twist 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, AMG Red Thrill or Bergamote Twist?

AMG Red Thrill projects furthest (AMG Red Thrill 57/100, Bergamote Twist 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Do AMG Red Thrill and Bergamote Twist smell similar?

Clearly different: a 34% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share iris and aromatic accords. Common notes include Cardamom, Iris and Vanilla.

Is AMG Red Thrill or Bergamote Twist better for summer or winter?

For summer, AMG Red Thrill is the stronger pick. For winter, AMG Red Thrill is the stronger pick. AMG Red Thrill suits evening wear; Bergamote Twist suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in AMG Red Thrill and Bergamote Twist?

AMG Red Thrill has top notes of Cardamom, heart notes of Iris, a base of Vanilla. 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.