Bergamot Absolute vs Eau Sans Pareil
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
42%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Eau Sans Pareil takes 4 of 4 categories.
Bergamot AbsoluteChoose it for a aromatic and citrus character. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Eau Sans PareilChoose it for a woody and sweet character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring.
Bergamot Absolute0/4
Eau Sans Pareil4/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Eau Sans Pareil
- Sillage & projection
- Eau Sans Pareil
- Value for money
- Eau Sans Pareil
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Eau Sans Pareil
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Bergamot AbsoluteToni CabalEau Sans PareilPenhaligon'sWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.00/ 5 · 1 votes
Have 40%Had 0%Want 60%
3.82/ 5 · 342 votes
Have 69%Had 31%Want 0%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate0%Love
100%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
1 vote · too few to score
35%Love
42%Like
7%Ok
15%Dislike
0%Hate
293 votes
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityEau Sans Pareil
SillageEau Sans Pareil
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerEau Sans PareilBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by botharomatic100%
citrus92%
woody84%
musky77%
fresh spicy69%
powdery61%
woody100%
sweet92%
fruity84%
aromatic77%
citrus69%
rose61%
Scent match42%Some overlap · both woody, aromatic and citrus
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
White GrapefruitBergamotLavenderMarigold
Heart
Atlas Cedar
Base
Mysore SandalwoodVetiverVelvetAmberMusk
Top
RaspberryCypressAldehydesPineappleKumquatBergamotMarigoldMandarin Orange
Heart
RoseCloveYlang-YlangJasmineOrris RootAfrican Orange FlowerLicoriceLily-of-the-Valley
Base
oak mossVetiverPatchouliVirginia CedarAmberMuskBenzoinVanille
InformationalShared notesBergamot, Marigold, Atlas Cedar and Vetiver. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer100
Fall0
Winter0
Day100
Night–
Spring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter59
Day–
Night–
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#64,902
PerfumerToni Cabal
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#6,276
PerfumerBertrand Duchaufour
Launched—
Reviews35
Category winnerEau Sans PareilHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotToni Cabal's Bergamot Absolute is a bright citrus scent designed for hot summer days. The perfume starts with a crisp burst of white grapefruit and bergamot, combined with fresh lavender. It develops into a dry cedar woody scent, warmed by sandalwood and musk. This scent is built for casual morning outings and warm su…
Reviews →Eau Sans Pareil is a sparkling, green-fruity chypre with tart raspberry, citrus, cypress and aldehydes up front. On skin, reviewers often describe it as airy, sharp, woody and lightly powdery rather than simple sweetness. It suits people who enjoy vintage-leaning fruit, moss and clean woods. Sample first if jammy ras…
Reviews →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, Bergamot Absolute or Eau Sans Pareil?
Eau Sans Pareil takes 4 of 4 categories. Bergamot Absolute is rated 4.00/5 from 1 votes; Eau Sans Pareil is rated 3.82/5 from 342 votes. Choose Bergamot Absolute for a aromatic and citrus character. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Eau Sans Pareil for a woody and sweet character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring.
Which lasts longer, Bergamot Absolute or Eau Sans Pareil?
Eau Sans Pareil lasts longest (Eau Sans Pareil 69/100, Bergamot Absolute 60/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Bergamot Absolute or Eau Sans Pareil?
Eau Sans Pareil projects furthest (Eau Sans Pareil 63/100, Bergamot Absolute 50/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Bergamot Absolute and Eau Sans Pareil smell similar?
Some overlap: a 42% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and citrus accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Marigold, Atlas Cedar and Vetiver.
Is Bergamot Absolute or Eau Sans Pareil better for summer or winter?
Bergamot Absolute suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Bergamot Absolute and Eau Sans Pareil?
Bergamot Absolute has top notes of White Grapefruit, Bergamot, Lavender and Marigold, heart notes of Atlas Cedar, a base of Mysore Sandalwood, Vetiver, Velvet and Amber. Eau Sans Pareil has top notes of Raspberry, Cypress, Aldehydes and Pineapple, heart notes of Rose, Clove, Ylang-Ylang and Jasmine, a base of oak moss, Vetiver, Patchouli and Virginia Cedar.
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