Fragrance comparison

Bergamot Absolute vs MACBETH

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 1 ratings analysed

3 wins

Bergamot Absolute

Toni Cabal

4.001 votes

Rank #64,902 AromaticCitrus

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61%scent match

Closely related

MACBETH

Toni Cabal

—0 votes

Rank #74,519 MuskyPowdery

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Bergamot Absolute takes 3 of 3 categories.

Bergamot Absolute
Choose it for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
MACBETH
Choose it for a musky and powdery character.

Bergamot Absolute3/3

MACBETH0/3

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Bergamot Absolute
Sillage & projection: Bergamot Absolute
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Bergamot Absolute

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Bergamot AbsoluteToni Cabal

MACBETHToni Cabal

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 40%Had 0%Want 60%

—/ 5 · 0 votes

Have 50%Had 25%Want 25%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

0%Love

100%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

Not enough votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity20

〰 Sillage25

♥ Love / hateN/A

Category winners

LongevityBergamot Absolute

SillageBergamot Absolute

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value25

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

citrus92%

woody84%

musky77%

fresh spicy69%

powdery61%

musky100%

powdery86%

citrus72%

warm spicy58%

aromatic44%

fresh spicy30%

Scent match61%Closely related · both musky, citrus and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

White GrapefruitBergamotLavenderMarigold

Heart

Atlas Cedar

Base

Mysore SandalwoodVetiverVelvetAmberMusk

Notes

Mysore SandalwoodBergamotCardamomVelvetMusk

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Mysore Sandalwood, Velvet and Musk. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall0

Winter0

Day100

Night–

No season votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#64,902

PerfumerToni Cabal

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#74,519

PerfumerToni Cabal

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerBergamot AbsoluteHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Toni 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…

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Toni Cabal Macbeth bursts onto skin with a sharp, brisk snap of Italian bergamot and dry cardamom. This initial blast quickly recedes into a quiet, musky skin scent dominated by dry Mysore sandalwood. It is a highly minimalist woody composition that avoids sweetness, warmth, or heavy resinous weight. If you appreciate…

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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 lasts longer, Bergamot Absolute or MACBETH?

Bergamot Absolute lasts longest (Bergamot Absolute 60/100, MACBETH 20/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Bergamot Absolute or MACBETH?

Bergamot Absolute projects furthest (Bergamot Absolute 50/100, MACBETH 25/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Bergamot Absolute and MACBETH smell similar?

Closely related: a 61% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share musky, citrus and powdery accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Mysore Sandalwood, Velvet and Musk.

Is Bergamot Absolute or MACBETH better for summer or winter?

Bergamot Absolute suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Bergamot Absolute and MACBETH?

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. MACBETH features Mysore Sandalwood, Bergamot, Cardamom, Velvet and Musk.