Fragrance comparison

Bergamot Bloom vs Absolu Aventus 2023

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

Updated 10 Oct 2026 2,686 ratings analysed

Bergamot Bloom

Carolina Herrera

4.2286 votes

Rank #14,254 CitrusFresh Spicy

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55%scent match

Closely related

5 wins

Absolu Aventus 2023

Creed

4.382,600 votes

Rank #23,031 CitrusWarm Spicy

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Absolu Aventus 2023 takes 5 of 8 categories.

Bergamot Bloom
Choose it for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Absolu Aventus 2023
Choose it for a citrus and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, evening wear.

Bergamot Bloom3/8

Absolu Aventus 20235/8

Ratings & consensus: Absolu Aventus 2023
Community sentiment: Absolu Aventus 2023
Longevity: Absolu Aventus 2023
Sillage & projection: Absolu Aventus 2023
Value for money: Bergamot Bloom
Versatility: Bergamot Bloom
Note pyramid (duration): Absolu Aventus 2023
Fragranxe ranking: Bergamot Bloom

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Bergamot BloomCarolina Herrera

Absolu Aventus 2023Creed

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.22/ 5 · 86 votes

Have 38%Had 10%Want 52%

4.38/ 5 · 2,600 votes

Have 88%Had 12%Want 0%

Category winnerAbsolu Aventus 2023Rating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

47%Love

35%Like

13%Ok

6%Dislike

0%Hate

86 votes

66%Love

18%Like

8%Ok

3%Dislike

4%Hate

2,600 votes

Category winnerAbsolu Aventus 2023Most positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate84

Category winners

LongevityAbsolu Aventus 2023

SillageAbsolu Aventus 2023

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value28

¤ Price value16

Category winnerBergamot BloomBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

fresh spicy91%

aromatic83%

white floral74%

woody65%

amber56%

citrus100%

warm spicy92%

fresh spicy84%

woody77%

aromatic69%

fruity61%

Scent match55%Closely related · both citrus, fresh spicy and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

BergamotGingerLemon

Heart2-4 hrs

JasminePink Pepper

Base5-7 hrs

AmbroxanVetiverPatchouli

Top15-30 mins

GrapefruitBergamotPink PepperBlack CurrantPineappleNutmegCloves

Heart2-4 hrs

GingerCinnamonCitronCardamomRose

Base8-10+ hrs

PatchouliVetiverOakmossAmbroxanMuskSandalwoodTonkaEvernyl

Category winnerAbsolu Aventus 2023Longest dry-down: 8-10+ hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring89

Summer100

Fall33

Winter14

Day100

Night32

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter95

Day57

Night100

Category winnerBergamot BloomMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men18

Unisex56

Women26

Casual 40%Work 33%Date 17%Party 10%

Men92

Unisex6

Women2

Date 36%Party 27%Work 20%Casual 18%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#14,254

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews10

Overall rank#23,031

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerBergamot BloomHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Carolina Herrera Bergamot Bloom puts sun-drenched Mediterranean citrus front and center. The first spray releases a lively burst of sharp Calabrian bergamot, zesty lemon, and spicy ginger that instantly wakes up the senses. The citrus hits immediately. As the sparkling citrus opening softens, a clean heart of sweet ja…

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Absolu Aventus 2023 by Creed takes the famous smoky pineapple DNA and steeps it in dark, cozy spices. The first spray brings a sharp kick of tart grapefruit, juicy bergamot, and black currant, layered over warm nutmeg and fiery cloves. As the bright citrus settles down, a rich heart of fresh ginger, cinnamon, and subt…

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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, Bergamot Bloom or Absolu Aventus 2023?

Absolu Aventus 2023 takes 5 of 8 categories. Bergamot Bloom is rated 4.22/5 from 86 votes; Absolu Aventus 2023 is rated 4.38/5 from 2,600 votes. Choose Bergamot Bloom for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Absolu Aventus 2023 for a citrus and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Bergamot Bloom or Absolu Aventus 2023?

Absolu Aventus 2023 lasts longest (Absolu Aventus 2023 71/100, Bergamot Bloom 68/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Bergamot Bloom or Absolu Aventus 2023?

Projection is very close: Absolu Aventus 2023 57/100, Bergamot Bloom 55/100 for sillage.

Do Bergamot Bloom and Absolu Aventus 2023 smell similar?

Closely related: a 55% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, fresh spicy and aromatic accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Ginger, Pink Pepper and Ambroxan.

Is Bergamot Bloom or Absolu Aventus 2023 better for summer or winter?

For summer, Bergamot Bloom is the stronger pick. For winter, Absolu Aventus 2023 is the stronger pick. Bergamot Bloom suits daytime wear; Absolu Aventus 2023 suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Bergamot Bloom and Absolu Aventus 2023?

Bergamot Bloom has top notes of Bergamot, Ginger and Lemon, heart notes of Jasmine and Pink Pepper, a base of Ambroxan, Vetiver and Patchouli. Absolu Aventus 2023 has top notes of Grapefruit, Bergamot, Pink Pepper and Black Currant, heart notes of Ginger, Cinnamon, Citron and Cardamom, a base of Patchouli, Vetiver, Oakmoss and Ambroxan.