Bergamot & Oud vs Dark Caviar
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
29%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Dark Caviar takes 2 of 5 categories.
Bergamot & OudChoose it for a oud and citrus character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, day or night wear.
Dark CaviarChoose it for a amber and vanilla character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.
Bergamot & Oud1/5
Dark Caviar2/5
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Tie
- Sillage & projection
- Dark Caviar
- Value for money
- Dark Caviar
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Tie
- Fragranxe ranking
- Bergamot & Oud
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Bergamot & OudProadDark CaviarParis ElyseesWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.40/ 5 · 5 votes
Have 30%Had 4%Want 65%
3.48/ 5 · 21 votes
Have 49%Had 9%Want 42%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate60%Love
20%Like
20%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
5 votes · too few to score
29%Love
38%Like
5%Ok
10%Dislike
19%Hate
21 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityTie
SillageDark Caviar
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerDark CaviarBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothoud100%
citrus88%
fresh spicy77%
amber65%
woody53%
aromatic42%
amber100%
vanilla92%
iris84%
tuberose77%
warm spicy69%
white floral61%
Scent match29%Clearly different · both amber
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop30 to 45 minutes
BergamotRumSpices
Heart2 to 3 hours
TuberoseLeather
Base5 to 8 hours
Agarwood (Oud)Guaiac WoodBenzoinAmberTonka BeanVetiver
Top30 to 45 minutes
TobaccoRum
Heart2 to 4 hours
TuberoseIrisLeather
Base5 to 8 hours
BenzoinTonka BeanGuaiac Wood
Category winnerTieSame dry-down length
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring50
Summer75
Fall100
Winter100
Day100
Night100
Spring27
Summer0
Fall47
Winter100
Day23
Night100
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#56,358
PerfumerJutinat Piyaweerawong
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#65,904
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerBergamot & OudHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotBergamot & Oud by Proad is an amber woody fragrance that contrasts bright citrus sparkle with dark, resinous depth. The opening introduces a sharp burst of bergamot, paired with warm boozy rum and pungent spices. As the initial sharpness settles, a rich middle layer emerges, blending floral tuberose with a rugged leat…
Reviews →Dark Caviar by Paris Elysees is an oriental spicy fragrance for men that blends warm boozy notes with dark woods and smooth florals. The scent opens with a rich pour of rum and dry tobacco, creating an immediate warmth that feels substantial and direct. As it settles, powdery iris and white floral tuberose soften a st…
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 & Oud or Dark Caviar?
Dark Caviar takes 2 of 5 categories. Bergamot & Oud is rated 4.40/5 from 5 votes; Dark Caviar is rated 3.48/5 from 21 votes. Choose Bergamot & Oud for a oud and citrus character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, day or night wear. Choose Dark Caviar for a amber and vanilla character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, Bergamot & Oud or Dark Caviar?
They last about the same: Bergamot & Oud 72/100, Dark Caviar 72/100 for longevity in community votes.
Which projects more, Bergamot & Oud or Dark Caviar?
Dark Caviar projects furthest (Dark Caviar 64/100, Bergamot & Oud 54/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Bergamot & Oud and Dark Caviar smell similar?
Clearly different: a 29% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber accords. Common notes include Rum, Tuberose, Leather and Guaiac Wood.
Is Bergamot & Oud or Dark Caviar better for summer or winter?
Bergamot & Oud suits day or night wear; Dark Caviar suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Bergamot & Oud and Dark Caviar?
Bergamot & Oud has top notes of Bergamot, Rum and Spices, heart notes of Tuberose and Leather, a base of Agarwood (Oud), Guaiac Wood, Benzoin and Amber. Dark Caviar has top notes of Tobacco and Rum, heart notes of Tuberose, Iris and Leather, a base of Benzoin, Tonka Bean and Guaiac Wood.
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